Colorful cocktails for the holidays

Author: The Bar Team

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Eye-catching holiday hues aren’t just reserved for lawn decorations and tree trimmings. They can liven up cocktails, too, whether it be a splash of vibrant red cranberry juice or the eye-catching green of a rosemary sprig or bouquet of mint. These additions do more than add color to some of our favorite drinks, they offer complementary flavor as well. As you prepare for all of the upcoming festivities, consider the following colorful cocktails to add to the holiday repertoire. Like a good holiday sweater, they’ll bring some serious color to the soirée season.

Eye-catching holiday hues aren’t just reserved for lawn decorations and tree trimmings. They can liven up cocktails, too, whether it be a splash of vibrant red cranberry juice or the eye-catching green of a rosemary sprig or bouquet of mint. These additions do more than add color to some of our favorite drinks, they offer complementary flavor as well. As you prepare for all of the upcoming festivities, consider the following cocktails to add to the holiday repertoire. Like a good holiday sweater, they’ll bring some serious color to the soirée season.

Green Wreath Lemon Drop

Here’s a mean green drink that takes advantage of flavorful matcha. Ketel One’s trademark smoothness and hints of mint complement the lovely bright and vegetal notes of the tea. The green is the work of the matcha powder, which turns this drink to a color, reminiscent of seasonal greenery.

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Ketel One

Ketel One Vodka

700ml

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Caldera Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Four

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Holiday Red Cranberry Margarita

If you want to really show off a good mezcal, treat it to some citrus. The acidity in citrus balances out the earthy and smoky qualities of the spirit. This time of year, cranberry certainly comes to mind, and it’s more than ready to offer the perfect counterpart – not to mention vibrant color – to Casamigos Mezcal in this well-balanced cocktail. Cranberry is also a great vehicle for imparting a special brand of red that reminds us of holly berries.

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Caldera Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Four

Gold Hot Toddy Drink

The hot toddy is a quintessential holiday cocktail that will add warmth and tradition to any festive gatherings. Its golden hue, reminiscent of a cozy fireplace glow, not only adds a touch of visual allure but also mirrors the rich and comforting flavors within.

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Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky

750ml

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Blue Blizzard: Blue Curacao Drink

This cocktail is a passport to the tropics, with a stunning blue tint and sunny flavors. But since you’re stuck in winter weather, we’re honoring that side, too. After all, vacation is a state of mind. The Blue Curacao makes the drink look like a tropical bay while the coconut flake rim looks like freshly fallen snow. If the North Pole had a beach resort, this is its signature drink.

The Bar Team

The Bar Team is a group of behind-the-scenes writers, bartenders and drinks lovers who share tips, trends and easy how-tos. We mix real bar experience with a love of great drinks to help you try new ideas, learn and get inspired.