The holiday season is officially here which makes it a perfect opportunity to celebrate in style. Here are specially curated cocktail recipes that will make any get together much more festive.

Coctel De Olla

Created by Mixologist Ricardo Venegas, Houston

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
• 1/4 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth
• 1/4 oz Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz Cold Brew Coffee
• 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup*
• Zest of 2 Lemons

Cinnamon Syrup Preparation:

1. Steep 4 short cinnamon sticks in 1 cup boiling water for 4 minutes.
2. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
3. Add 1 cup white sugar and stir until dissolved.  

Preparation:

1. Combine ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir.
2. Strain contents into a chilled coupe glass.

Baileys Cinnamon Toast Punch

Created by NYC Mixologist Sarah Morrissey

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Baileys Pumpkin Spice
• 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• Hot Apple Cider to Top
• Orange Wedge and Cloves for Garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine Baileys Pumpkin Spice and cinnamon syrup into a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
2. Strain contents into a coffee mug and top with hot apple cider.
3. Garnish with orange wedge and cloves.

La Conquista

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz Buchanan’s Special Reserve
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 3 dashes Chocolate Bitters
• Orange Peel for Garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine Buchanan’s Special Reserve, sweet vermouth and chocolate bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir.
2. Strain contents into a rocks glass.
3. Garnish with an orange peel.

El Sueño

Created by Mixologist Ben Scorah

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Tequila Don Julio 70 Crystal Añejo
• 1/4 oz Tequila Don Julio Añejo
• 1/4 oz Crème de Cacao
• 1 tsp Almond Syrup
• 1 dash Mole Bitters
• Caramelized Orange Peel for Garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine Tequila Don Julio 70 Crystal Añejo, Tequila Don Julio Añejo, Crème de Cacao, almond syrup and mole bitters in a mixing glass with ice and stir.
2. Strain contents into a rocks glass over ice.
3. Garnish with a caramelized orange peel.

Tennessee Cider

Ingredients:

• 1.3 oz. George Dickel No. 12
• 4 oz. Apple Cider
• 0.5 oz. Grade B Maple Syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients. Garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.

Cheers!