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Pinnacle Vodka Launches Pinnacle Light & Ripe Innovation Line

If you’re like me, then you are counting down the days until summer, but why wait? We don’t have to put off the summer vibes thanks to Pinnacle Vodka’s latest creation. Pinnacle Light & Ripe is an exciting new product line that features fruit-forward flavors, Apricot Honeysuckle and Guava Lime.

Crafted with natural ingredients, Pinnacle Light & Ripe provides a light and flavorful taste with no sugar and fewer than 75 calories, making it the perfect summer sipper whether you’re looking to enjoy it with a simple mixer or as part of a delicious cocktail. Cocktail lovers can have it all without compromise, as the newly-launched vodka line strikes the ideal balance between bold flavors and quality ingredients that can be enjoyed any day of the week

Pick up a few bottles for yourself and test them out with the Pinnacle Light & Ripe recipes below.

Pinnacle Light & Ripe Recipes

Pinnacle Light & Ripe Guava Lime Sparkler

Guava Lime Sparkler

Guava Lime Sparkler offer a taste that is perfectly in season for your taste buds this summer.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 parts Pinnacle® Light & Ripe™ Guava Lime Vodka
  • ¾ parts honey
  • 6 mint leaves
  • Lime
  • Soda water

Directions:

Muddle mint, lime, and honey in highball glass. Fill with crushed ice. Add vodka and stir. Top with soda water. Garnish with fresh mint and guava.

Pinnacle Light & Ripe recipes

Apricot Honeysuckle Spritz

The Apricot Honeysuckle Spritz cocktail, a refreshing take on the classic spritz, is a delicious libation that is best enjoyed outside.

Ingredients:

  • 1 part Pinnacle® Light & Ripe™ Apricot Honeysuckle Vodka
  • 1 part Lillet Blanc®
  • Equal parts soda water and tonic water
  • Fresh apricot
  • Sprig of thyme

Directions:

Build in glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish with fresh apricot and honeysuckle.

Smirnoff Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Food & Drink

12 Smirnoff Holiday Cocktails Sure to Get You in the Holiday Spirit!

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

Coco Loco Smirnoff Holiday cocktail recipe

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

Smirnoff Holiday cocktails

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

Coquito Smirnoff Vanilla cocktail recipe

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

Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe

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.

Smirnoff Eggnog Martini Recipe

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

Smirnoff Holiday cocktails

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

Smirnoff Green Apple Cider recipe

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

Smirnoff Winter Cranberry Mimosa

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

Smirnoff Fruit Recipes
Food & Drink

Smirnoff Red, White and Berry Cocktail Recipes Perfect for Summer

Have you tried Smirnoff Red, White and Berry vodka yet? I first tried it at my cocktail hour during my home reception with my wife. We created a cocktail featuring the deliciously, fruity spirit, and our guests loved it. So much so that we ran out of all three bottles within the first two hours.
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