Our Favorite Holiday Cocktails

We're always on the hunt for new and inventive cocktails, especially for the holiday season when there is so much entertaining to do. Simplicity is the key so you spend less time shaking and mixing, and more time drinking and mingling. We also figure there is no need to reinvent the wheel and so consulted two of our favorite spirit brands, Tito's Vodka and Firestone & Robertson Distilling (makers of TX Blended Whiskey) for their recommendations on holiday bevvies. 

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Tito's Cranberry Mule--A festive take on a good ol' standby. 
INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz cranberry juice
• 3 oz ginger beer

DIRECTIONS

• Add all ingredients to a Tito's Copper Mug with ice. 
• Stir and garnish with a lime slice and cranberries

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Tito's Pecan White Russian--Vodka infused with toasted pecans adds a warm, smoky flavor
INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz toasted pecan infused Tito's Handmade Vodka MAKE IT!
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1/2 oz half & half

DIRECTIONS

• Just add toasted pecan infused Tito's Handmade Vodka and coffee liqueur to a rocks glass over ice.
• Top with half & half (or a non-dairy substitute).

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Tito's Harvest Punch--Bubbly and spicy. Perfect for a crowd.
INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz cran-orange infused Tito's Handmade Vodka MAKE IT!
• 1 bottle prosecco
• 1 gallon apple cider
• 2 12-oz bottles ginger beer
• 3 apples, sliced
• 2 oranges, sliced into triangles
• 8 cinnamon sticks
• Cinnamon sugar, for rimming glass

DIRECTIONS

• Add ice in a large bowl and pour in apple cider, prosecco, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and ginger beer.
• Add apple slices, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks.
• Give the punch a stir and serve with cinnamon sugar-rimmed glasses.

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F&R Edelweiss--The addition of St. Germaine adds a slight floral note
INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 oz. TX Whiskey
• 3/4 oz. St. Germain
• 2 oz. Cranberry Juice
• Mint leaves and cranberries

PREPARATION
​Mix ingredients in a shaker, shake with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with mint leaves and cranberries.

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TX Toddy--The perfect remedy for those winter colds. But, don't wait until you have one to imbibe. We like English Breakfast for the tea.
INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz. TX Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Honey
• 1/4 oz. Lemon juice
• 3 oz. Hot Tea

PREPARATION Mix TX Whiskey, lemon juice, and hot tea in a glass. Drizzle in honey and garnish with a cinnamon stick. 

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F&R Pumpkin Espresso Martini--Dessert and coffee all in one glass. 
INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz. TX Whiskey
• Spoonful of pumpkin pie mix
• 1 oz. espresso
• 1/4 oz. condensed milk
• Pinch of nutmeg

PREPARATION
​Mix ingredients in a shaker, shake with ice and strain into a glass. Sprinkle ground nutmeg on top to finish.

Lastly, Kalen wanted to share a beverage that is a holiday tradition for many, wassail. This recipe came from my family and I distinctly remember walking in to my grandparents' house on Christmas Day to a house filled with the scent of apples and spice. It is a non-alcoholic drink, but we've recently discovered that it tastes pretty amazing with a shot of TX Whiskey. 

Wassail
INGREDIENTS

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 c. orange juice
• 1 orange, sliced

PREPARATION
Simmer apple cider and spices in large saucepan for 3 hours. Add juices and cook until warmed through.  To serve, pour in to punch bowl and add sliced oranges. Serve warm.​
Happy Entertaining!