4 shot glasses with eggnog inside and a cinnamon stick on top with Christmas decorations

5 Winter Cocktails: How To Make A Cozy Night Unforgettable

Tis the season for cozy nights by the fire, sipping on delightful winter cocktails that will surely warm your soul and add a festive touch to your evening. 

Let’s explore five delicious recipes that will transport you to a winter wonderland with every sip. From a creamy Winter White Mojito to a Christmas Eggnog, these cocktails will make your night unforgettable. 

4 shot glasses with eggnog inside and a cinnamon stick on top with Christmas decorations

So, rally your crew and get ready to elevate your winter evening with these indulgent yet easy-to-make recipes.

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Winter White Mojito: The Unusual Christmas Cocktail

Indulge in the creamy coconut flavor of the Winter White Mojito. If you love coconut you will adore this twist on the traditional Mojito. It’s fizzy and fun with a tropical twist.

Winter White Mojito cocktail in a glass with candy canes on table

Winter White Mojito

This wintery take on the classic Mojito recipe is creamy and fizzy.
Course Cocktails
Keywords Mojito, Winter Cocktails, Winter Mojito
Servings 1 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each Lime Juice Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 each Mint leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 2 oz Bacardi White Rum
  • 1 oz Coconut Rum
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk Unsweetened Can
  • 2 oz Sparkling Water For Topper
  • 1 tsp Pomegranate Arils For Garnish
  • 1 each Mint Leaf For Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by muddling your mint, lime juice, and sugar in your glass
  • Once your leaves are pressed well fill the glass 1/2 up with ice
  • Add your white rum, coconut rum and coconut milk into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into the glass you prepared with the muddled mint and ice.
  • Stir with a cocktail spoon
  • Float the sparkling water on top
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint and the Pomegranate arils.
Keyword Mojito, Winter Cocktails, Winter Mojito
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Homemade Baileys Winter Cocktail (Homemade Irish Cream)

Another decadent option for your cozy night is the Homemade Baileys Winter Cocktail. This winter white cocktail combines rich flavors to send your taste buds into overdrive.

Black mug filled with coffee and homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Sip on this sweet and creamy concoction while you soak up the warmth of your fire and the company of loved ones. 

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream in 4 glasses

Homemade Irish Cream

This recipe will make you think you are drinking Baileys Irish Cream. Plus it's much more cost effective and so creamy!
Course Drinks
Keywords Baileys Irish Cream, Coffee
Servings 30 ounces

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Half & Half
  • 1 tsp Instant Espresso
  • 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tbsp Ghirardelli Chocolate Syrup
  • 3/4 cup Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey Can use any good Irish Whiskey
  • 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Spice
  • 2 Tbsp Salted Caramel Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk, half & half, chocolate syrup, instant espresso, and vanilla extract into a blender.
  • Mix on low until well combined.
  • Add Irish Whiskey and blend again.

Optional Instructions (only one)

  • Add Cocoa powder to the first blend.
  • Add Pumpkin Spice to the first blend.
  • Add Salted Caramel to the first blend

Notes

  1. When making this recipe it is important to note that you should only use one optional ingredient per batch.
  2. Measurements should be precise to maintain balance in flavor.
  3. This batch can be refrigerated for up to two months in an airtight container.
Keyword Baileys Irish Cream, Coffee

Winter Coconut Margarita: The Fun Holiday Cocktail

This Winter White Coconut Margarita brings a boozy yet tropical twist to your cozy winter evening with a festive combination of Tequila, Cointreau, and Coconut Rum. 

This delightful drink is perfect for sipping by the fire while you unwind and savor the flavors of the season. 

If you want a traditional Margarita check out our favorite Cadillac Margarita Recipe.

Winter White Coconut Margarita

This festive Winter White Coconut Margarita will have your taste buds tingling with all the flavor.
Course Cocktails
Keywords Cadillac Margarita, Coconut Cocktails
Servings 1 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

To Rim Glass

  • 1 tsp Coconut flakes
  • 1 tsp Coarse Salt

For Margarita

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz Coconut Rum
  • 2 oz White Cranberry Juice (Only White)
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1-2 Tbsp Agave Nectar
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut Cream
  • 1 slice Lime For rim
  • 1 sprig Mint Garnish

Instructions
 

Glass Rim

  • Blend coconut flakes and coarse salt and press between two spoons to make them have a finer consistency.
  • Run lime slice around your Margarita glass then dip into Coconut and Salt mixture

Margarita Instructions

  • Add tequila, Cointreau, Coconut Rum, white cranberry juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and coconut cream in a cocktail shaker.
  • Shake well then add ice and shake some more
  • Add fresh ice to your prepared Margarita glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Keyword Cadillac Margarita, Coconut Cocktails

Holiday Winter Cocktails: Christmas Eggnog Shots

Get ready to elevate your evening with some Christmas Eggnog Shots.

This rich and creamy cocktail combines the classic flavors of eggnog with a boozy cinnamon twist, creating a delicious drink that is perfect for sharing with friends.

4 shot glasses with eggnog inside and a cinnamon stick on top with Christmas decorations

Christmas Eggnog Shots

This Eggnog shot recipe has the sweet flavor of cinnamon that will have you begging for more.
Course Cocktails
Keywords Christmas Cocktails, Cocktail Shots, Eggnog
Servings 6 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 10 oz Eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add rum and eggnog.
  • Shake well to blend and chill
  • Strain liquid into shot glasses
  • Dust each glass with cinnamon
Keyword Christmas Cocktails, Cocktail Shots, Eggnog

Winter White Cosmo: The Ultimate Christmas Drink

Take your Cosmopolitan recipe to a new level with our Winter White Cosmo. It will become a favorite for sure when you add our special ingredients.

Winter white Cosmo with a snowy Christmas background

Winter White Cosmo

This classy cocktail will become a beloved favorite of the Cosmo crowd.
Course Cocktails
Keywords Cosmopolitan
Servings 1 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Ketel One Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz White Cranberry Juice (Make sure to use white)
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Red sugar sprinkles For rim

Instructions
 

For Rim of Glass

  • Rim glass with a bit of Cointreau
  • Dip rim into sugar sprinkles

Cosmo Instruction

Keyword Cosmopolitan

From A White Christmas To Your Favorite Evening Cocktail

These five festive winter cocktails are the perfect way to elevate your Holiday gathering or any cozy night at home.

From the Homemade Baileys Irish Cream Cocktail to the Winter White Cosmo, these fireplace drinks will offer a delicious and relaxing experience to enjoy all winter long. 

Be sure to check out Mixology Moments Cocktail Journal to save these recipes and enjoy them over and over.

Are you ready to mix up a drink tonight and toast the winter season? I thought so!!

Let’s get Mixing!

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