Santa's Favourite Cocktails

Santa Claus is a jolly old elf who loves to spread Christmas cheer. But did you know that he also enjoys a good cocktail? Here are a few of Santa's favourite holiday drinks:

1. The Santa Clausmopolitan

This festive twist on the classic Cosmopolitan is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. It's made with cranberry juice, vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice, and it's garnished with a candy cane.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce cranberry juice
• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• Candy cane, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with a candy cane.

2. The Christmas Margarita

This refreshing margarita is perfect for a warm Christmas Eve. It's made with tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and cranberry juice, and it's garnished with a lime wedge and a sprig of rosemary.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce tequila
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1 ounce cranberry juice
• Lime wedge, for garnish
• Sprig of rosemary, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled margarita glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of rosemary.

3. The White Christmas Martini

This elegant martini is perfect for a sophisticated Christmas party. It's made with vodka, white crème de cacao, and a splash of cream, and it's garnished with a white chocolate shavings.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce white crème de cacao
• 1/2 ounce cream
• White chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with white chocolate shavings.

4. The Gingerbread Old Fashioned

This festive twist on the classic Old Fashioned is perfect for a cozy Christmas night. It's made with bourbon, ginger syrup, and bitters, and it's garnished with a gingerbread cookie.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1/2 ounce ginger syrup
• 2 dashes bitters
• Gingerbread cookie, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. Garnish with a gingerbread cookie.