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One of my all-time favorite things about the holidays is trying new cocktail recipes. I’ve been covering holiday cocktails for as long as I can remember and am always happy to see new ones come across my feed.
Recently, I was sent a number of Smirnoff holiday cocktails featuring Smirnoff No. 21, Smirnoff Vanilla, Smirnoff Whipped, Smirnoff Kissed Caramel, and Smirnoff Peppermint Twist. Check out all of these delicious holiday cocktails below!
Smirnoff Holiday Cocktail Recipes
1. Coco Loco
Ingredients:
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1 cup lite unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
- 1 cup Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/3 cup Don Julio Blanco
- 6 tablespoons coconut condensed milk
- 2 cups ice
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with toasted coconut.
Serves: 7
12. Horchata
Ingredients:
- 5 cups unsweetened rice milk
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Mexican cinnamon stick
- 6 tablespoons condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups Smirnoff Vanilla
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 30 seconds. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.
Serves: 6
3. Carajillo
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. strongly brewed coffee, cold
- 1 oz. Smirnoff Kissed Caramel
- 1/2 oz. hazelnut liquor
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a cup of ice. Shake together vigorously to combine and make frothy. Strain into a small glass and serve.
Serves: 1
4. Coquito
Ingredients:
- 2 cups lite unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Smirnoff Vanilla
- 1/4 cup CÎROC VS Brandy
Directions:
Combine the coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, cinnamon stick and nutmeg in a blender and blend for 30 seconds. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher then whisk in the spirits. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, until cold. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh nutmeg or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Serves: 6
5. Crème De Vie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup Smirnoff Vanilla
- ¼ cup hazelnut liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
In a small saucepan under medium-low heat, whisk together the half and half and condensed milk and bring to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmer, add the cinnamon stick and let simmer for 6 minutes, then remove from heat.
Now temper the egg yolks. Add the yolks to a large bowl, then pour in the milk mixture into the bowl in a slow and steady stream while simultaneously whisking the yolks. Once the yolks and the milk mixture have been fully incorporated, whisk in the vodka, hazelnut liqueur and vanilla extract. Let chill completely then serve in a short glass over ice with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Serves: 6
6. Mexican Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 3 ounces Mexican chocolate, grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
- ¼ cup dark chocolate liqueur
Directions:
Start by bringing the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan under medium-low heat. Once it reaches a simmer, whisk in the grated chocolate and vanilla extract. Let it simmer for 8 minutes, then whisk in the vodka and the chocolate liqueur. Serve in a mug and top with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Serves: 4
For more Smirnoff Peppermint Twist recipes, check out our 3 Smirnoff Peppermint twist vodka recipes.
7. Smirnoff Vanilla Eggnog Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Smirnoff Vanilla
- 1 oz. Eggnog
- 1 oz. Irish Cream
Directions:
Mix together the eggnog, Smirnoff Vanilla, and Irish Cream in a cocktail shaker.
Pour into a martini glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
Serves: 1
8. Smirnoff Pomegranate Mimosa
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Smirnoff No. 21
- 2.75 oz. Pomegranate Juice
- 0.25 oz. Mint Simple Syrup
- 2 oz. Prosecco
Directions:
Place Pomegranate Juice, Mint Simple Syrup, & Smirnoff No. 21 in a cocktail shaker.
Shake and Pour into a champagne flute. Top with prosecco and garnish with a mint stem.
Serves: 1
9. Morir Soñando
Ingredients:
- 4 cups pulp free orange juice
- 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups Smirnoff Whipped Cream
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk
Directions:
Whisk together all the ingredients in a large pitcher and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 2 hours. Serve over crushed ice and garnish with an orange slice or peel.
Serves: 6
10. Smirnoff Green Apple Cider
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Green Apple
- 2.5 oz. Apple Cider
- 2 oz. Club Soda
Directions:
Rim a cocktail glass with caramel and crushed graham cracker. Add the Apple Cider and Smirnoff Green Apple into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass with ice. Top with Club Soda and garnish with an apple slice.
Serves: 1
11. Smirnoff Winter Cranberry Mimosa
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Smirnoff No. 21
- 2 oz. Cranberry Sorbet
- 3 oz. Prosecco
Directions:
Add Cranberry sorbet into a glass. Pour in the Smirnoff No. 21. Top with prosecco and garnish with sugared cranberries.
Serves: 1
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