Holiday Hosting with Craft Spirits

Holiday gatherings deserve drinks that feel just as special as the food and décor. A thoughtfully prepared bar adds warmth and sophistication to your hosting.

Here are a few cocktails to make your celebrations shine:

Winter White Cosmo

This beautiful cocktail is bright and refreshing!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz Spring44 Vodka

• 2 oz white cranberry juice

• 1/2 oz Cointreau

• 3/4 oz lime juice

• 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)

Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with cranberries on a rosemary sprig. Sugar rim is also an option.

Eggnog Espresso Martini

This one is for those with a sweet tooth!

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Spring44 Honey Espresso Martini

• 2 1/2 oz eggnog of choice

• A few drops of peppermint extract (optional)

Instructions: Shake ingredients with ice until chilled. Optional - garnish with chocolate and candy cane rim!

Cranberry Gin Spritz

Light, festive, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Spring44 Gin

• 3 oz cranberry juice

• 2 oz soda water

• Fresh rosemary or sage for garnish

Instructions: Build in a glass with ice, stir gently, and garnish with fresh herbs and cranberries.

Pomegranate Vodka Punch

Perfect for big holiday parties.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Spring44 Vodka

• 3 cups pomegranate juice

• 1 cup orange juice

• 1 bottle sparkling water

• Orange slices, pomegranate seeds, and cranberries

Instructions: Mix in a large punch bowl with ice. Garnish with fruit.

Maple Old Tom Sour

A rich, seasonal twist on a classic.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Spring44 Old Tom Gin

• ¾ oz lemon juice

• ½ oz maple syrup

• Lemon wheel and cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions: Shake gin, lemon juice, and maple syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Hosting Tips

• Keep spirits chilled for easy serving.

• Pre-batch cocktails like punch or cider.

• Add decorative touches: sugared cranberries, orange wheels, or rosemary sprigs.

• Dehydrated citrus wheels are long lasting easy garnishes to keep on hand.

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