Winter is here and the only thing you need to be prepared for this cold season are delicious cocktails that you can enjoy while staying warm!
Whether for a gathering with friends or a cozy holiday movie night in, Smirnoff has a few cocktails that are sure to be the marshmallow to your hot chocolate. If you’re looking for a sweet treat that is super cute for the holidays, then the Smirnoff Peppermint Bark Martini is perfect for you.
Or maybe you’re looking to get a head start of your New Year’s resolution and cut back on your sugar intake? The Strawberry Rose Sparkler or Cucumber Lime Tea Infused Mule are delicious better-for-your cocktails that are the perfect drink to cheers the night to.
Smirnoff Peppermint Bark Martini
Ingredients:
3 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
3 oz. Smirnoff Vanilla
3 oz. good quality white chocolate
5 tbs. granulated sugar
6 oz. heavy cream
6 oz. whole milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Roughly chop white chocolate and place in a large heat-proof bowl. Add sugar, heavy cream, and whole milk to a saucepan. Heat over medium low heat until the mixture is hot to touch—do not allow the mixture to boil.
Pour the hot milk mixture over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Stir in the vanilla extract, Smirnoff Peppermint Twist and Vanilla Vodkas.
To serve, add four ounces of the homemade liqueur to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into a peppermint-rimmed martini glass.
Strawberry Rose Sparkler
Ingredients:
1 oz. Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions Strawberry & Rose
4 oz. sparkling rose wine
Frozen strawberries for garnish
Add a frozen strawberry to the bottom of a champagne flute. Top with Smirnoff Strawberry Rose Vodka. Pour in the sparkling rose.
Cucumber Lime Iced Tea Mule
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Smirnoff Zero Infusions Cucumber & Lime
4 oz. lightly sweetened iced tea (preferably freshly brewed)
1/4 oz. lime juice
1 oz. ginger beer
Garnish: mint, sliced cucumbers, lime wedges
Fill a mule mug with crushed ice. Add vodka, iced tea, lime juice, and ginger beer. Stir to combine. Garnish with mint, sliced cucumbers, and a lime wedge.
