Remember how magical Christmas mornings were as a kid? As we've grown up, now we're the magic makers and bringers for our kids, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have a treat for ourselves on Christmas morning.
Remember the magic of Christmas mornings as a kid? Now, as the ones who create that magic for our little ones, it’s easy to forget we deserve a treat too. Behind every perfect detail are the parents and grown-ups who made it all happen. So, what’s Santa’s gift to us? Brunch cocktails for Christmas morning!
This year, savor the festive moments with these holiday-inspired brunch drinks as your family unwraps presents by the tree. These cocktails will add a little extra cheer, letting you enjoy the excitement from the coziest seat in the house.
The Recipe
White chocolate, melted
Peppermint candy canes, crushed
4 ounces Charles Regnier Peppermint Schnapps
1, 750mL bottle Cupcake Prosecco DOC
4 candy canes
Rim glass with melted white chocolate then dip in crushed peppermint candy. Add 1 ounce peppermint schnapps to each glass. Top off each glass with Prosecco. Garnish with a peppermint candy cane and enjoy. Serves 4.
The Recipe
1 ½ cups Toki Japanese Whisky
1 cup cranberry juice
¾ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup simple syrup
Cranberries
Rosemary sprigs
In a pitcher or large bowl, add whisky, cranberry juice, lemon juice and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until fully chilled. Add 2 ounces of Prosecco to individual glasses and top with chilled cocktail. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary sprigs. Serves 8.
The Recipe
4 cups coffee, strongly brewed
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Grated cinnamon
Add coffee, milk, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon to a slow cooker. Heat on low for 1 ½ hours. Add in bourbon. Serve in heat safe glasses and top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
The Recipe
1 ½ ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka
3 ounces ginger beer
½ ounce orange juice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Thyme
Star anise
In a glass with ice, add vodka, ginger beer, orange juice and nutmeg. Stir to combine and garnish with an orange slice, thyme and star anise.
The Recipe
4 cups whole milk
4 ounces Charles Regnier Peppermint Schnapps
1 cup white chocolate chips, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mini candy canes
Place milk, peppermint schnapps, white chocolate, and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Whisk continuously over medium-low heat, until the chocolate has melted, and the mixture is smooth. Be sure not to let it come to a boil. Once everything is melted together and smooth, serve in a mug immediately. Garnish with whipped cream, white chocolate chips and mini candy canes.
The Recipe
Non-alcoholic sparkling cider, chilled
Rosemary sprig
Apple slice
Rim a flute with cinnamon sugar. Add in whiskey and sparkling cider. Garnish with rosemary sprig and apple slice.
The Recipe
½ ounce Absolut Pear Vodka
1 ounce cranberry juice
4 ounces Cupcake Prosecco DOC
Rosemary sprig
Cranberry spear
Combine vodka and cranberry juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with rosemary sprig and cranberry spear.
The Recipe
1, 750mL bottle Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
12 ounces white cranberry juice
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 orange, thinly sliced
1, 12-ounce can lemon flavored sparkling water
4-6 thyme sprigs
Add wine, white cranberry juice, lime and orange to a large pitcher and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, pour over ice. Garnish with a thyme sprig. Top with lemon flavored club soda. Serves 4-6.
