With the holidays already here, you’re not going to want to miss out on this Santa Cocktail. It’s not all about cookies, cupcakes, and cheesecake. In my house, we also like to sip through the holidays with delicious cocktails! This is one of those classic Christmas cocktails that we’ve added a bit of a twist to.
This time of year, everything seems to get more sparkly, happier, and magical. We upgrade our eggnogs and mimosas to make our holiday season just right and happier!
So if you’re looking for a holiday drink that is perfect for sharing with family and friends while you watch your favorite Hallmark movie or just a quiet night at home, you can’t go wrong with this simple cocktail recipe.
The combination of the spiced rum with the cinnamon liquor creates an instant warm feeling in your belly that will have you feeling ready to snuggle down for the night.
And just when you thought that the taste couldn’t get any better, that tart cherry juice and sweetness of the syrup brings a wonderful nightcap that you’re certain to enjoy!
The Holiday Season doesn’t only have to be about festive martinis and eggnog, this Santa Cocktail is the hands-down best cocktail recipe.
Santa Cocktail – The Perfect Drink This Holiday Season
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1 oz bourbon
- 1 oz spiced rum
- 1/2 oz cinnamon liqueur
- 2 oz tart cherry juice
- 3 oz 7UP
- 2 tbsp. Simple syrup
- Holiday candy sprinkles
Prep time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 8oz glass
Instructions:
- On a small plate or bowl add your simple syrup
- On a separate small plate or bowl add your candy sprinkles.
- Dip the rim of your glass into the simple syrup and then the candy sprinkles.
- Set to the side.
- Add the bourbon, rum, cinnamon liquor, and cherry juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake to combine.
- Pour into your cocktail ice-filled glasses.
- Top with 7up
Santa Cocktail – Even Santa Claus Likes it
Even if you’re more of a wine type of person, you can still partake in a cocktail that is not only fun but delicious too.
Now is the time to make this delicious Santa cocktail. It’s so tasty.
It’s a great holiday drink recipe that is a wonderful slow sipper as well. Propping up your feet with this Santa drink in hand sounds like the perfect ending to the day.
Santa might even like it with his cookies! Why not leave one out for Santa? After all those deliveries through the world, the poor guy could probably use a little “pick me up” to get him through the night.
Santa Cocktail - The Perfect Drink This Holiday Season
Ingredients
- 4 cubes Ice
- 1 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Spiced rum
- 1/2 oz Cinnamon Liqueur
- 2 oz Tart Cherry Juice
- 3 oz 7UP
- 2 tbsp Simple syrup
- Holiday candy sprinkles
Instructions
- On a small plate or bowl add your simple syrup
- On a separate small plate or bowl add your candy sprinkles.
- Dip the rim of your glass into the simple syrup and then the candy sprinkles.
- Set to the side
- Add the bourbon, rum, cinnamon liquor, and cherry juice in a cocktail shaker
- Shake to combine
- Pour into your cocktail ice-filled glasses
- Top with 7up
Are you feeling holly and jolly yet? This is a great treat for parties, especially as an aperitif. So this holiday season skips the boring beer. and grab some festive drinks.
Have you been naughty or nice? Whichever your answer, you can reward yourself with this Santa cocktail, or if you prefer it a bit stronger this try Tipsy Santa Cocktail!
Cheers to you this holiday season, my friends. May this simple drink recipe bring you happiness, an abundance of flavor, and enough left over to fill your glass for a wonderful rerun of the first!
What’s your favorite holiday drink? Share with us in the comments.
This looks like a really fun dink to make! I would love to sip on some of this cocktail.
It was fun making it!
Sounds like a great drink for the holidays. Do you think I could make a mocktail version?
Of course!
This cocktail is so pretty and looks really a delicious drink. I am going to make this for our Christmas Eve. Thanks!
Let us know how you like it.
That drink looks so yummy and I am sure it is healthy too!
Very delicious!
Oh My Just the special drink I was hoping to find in my search! Festive, Delish and the presentation is the BEST! Can’t wait to wow my family with this! I am already thinking this may make an awesome Valentines Day drink with just changing up the color of the sprinkles… ohhh you saved the day!
Good idea! This Santa cocktail would indeed make a good Valentine’s drink too.