The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread the festive cheer than with the perfect Christmas cocktails? Elevate your holiday gatherings with the smooth, intense flavors of Guidance Whiskey as the star of your spirited creations. Here’s a guide to crafting popular and delightful holiday cocktails that are sure to dazzle your guests and make your celebrations merry and bright.
- Guidance Winter Spice Sour
Ingredients:
2 oz Guidance Whiskey
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/4 oz allspice dram
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange twist.
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a rocks glass over ice, and garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange twist. The warmth of allspice and the smoothness of Guidance create a comforting, festive sip.
- Cranberry Ginger Guidance Fizz
Ingredients:
2 oz Guidance Whiskey
1 oz cranberry juice
1/2 oz ginger syrup
Club soda
Fresh cranberries for garnish.
Method:
In a shaker, combine Guidance Whiskey, cranberry juice, and ginger syrup. Shake well, strain into a highball glass over ice, and top with club soda. Garnish with fresh cranberries for a burst of color and flavor.
- Holiday Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
2 oz Guidance Whiskey
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange peel for garnish.
Method:
In a mixing glass, combine Guidance Whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters. Stir well with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, and express the orange peel over the drink for a citrusy aroma.
- Peppermint Mocha Bliss
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Guidance Whiskey
1 oz peppermint schnapps
1/2 oz chocolate liqueur
1 oz cream
Crushed candy canes for rimming.
Method:
Rim a martini glass with crushed candy canes. In a shaker, combine Guidance Whiskey, peppermint schnapps, chocolate liqueur, and cream. Shake well, strain into the prepared glass, and enjoy the delightful blend of peppermint and chocolate.
Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, these Guidance Whiskey-infused holiday cocktails are sure to add a touch of magic to your Christmas celebrations. Cheers to the season of joy, warmth, and extraordinary sips!
