Inspired by classic holiday desserts, these sweet seasonal cocktails satisfy those sugar cravings while keeping the party going. Because desserts with a kick are the best kind of desserts.
The Desert Christmas
Mixologist Rael Petit of Delilah: a new restaurant and lounge on the Lower East Side of Manhattan (155 Rivington St.) This cocktail will be served throughout the month of December.
Shake ingredients and pour over crushed ice. Dust with cinnamon/cloves powder and garnish with a gingerbread man.
Christmas Pie
, one of the highest rooftop bars in NYC, located at Hyatt Centric Times Square.
Ingredients:Shake and Strain into a Coupe. Garnish with Grated Nutmeg and apple slice.
Little Figgy
, one of the highest rooftop bars in NYC, located at Hyatt Centric Times Square.
Ingredients: Method:Shake and strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel.
The Naughty Gingerbread
Mixologist Cassandra Rosen in behalf of Soltado Tequila. Made in Juanacatlán, a small town in the midlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Soltado Spicy Añejo Tequila is produced by seasoned agave growers and tequila makers, at one of only two farmer-owned, co-op distilleries in the country of Mexico.
Ingredients:- 1 ½ oz Soltado Spicy Añejo Tequila
- ½ oz Gingerbread Syrup
- 2 oz almond cream
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg, freshly ground
- Rim: crushed gingersnap cookies, maple syrup
Rim the glass with maple syrup and crushed gingersnap cookies, set aside to chill. In a shaker, combine Soltado Tequila, gingerbread syrup, almond cream, and spices with ice; shake one minute. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Nutty Texas Eggnog
Mixologist Cassandra Rosen in behalf of Soltado Tequila. Made in Juanacatlán, a small town in the midlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Soltado Spicy Añejo Tequila is produced by seasoned agave growers and tequila makers, at one of only two farmer-owned, co-op distilleries in the country of Mexico.
Ingredients:- 1 oz Soltado Spicy Añejo Tequila
- 1.5 oz amontillado sherry
- 4 oz traditional or vegan eggnog
- Dash of: nutmeg, cinnamon, and fresh pepper
- Garnish: nutmeg, cinnamon stick
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish.
