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7 Perfect Holiday Cocktails to Pair with Hallmark Christmas Movies
2024-12-12
Hallmark Christmas movies have long been a beloved part of the holiday season. With their snowy settings and heartwarming love stories, they transport us to a world of festive cheer. But what if we could take that experience to the next level? By pairing these feel-good films with the perfect holiday cocktail, we can add an extra layer of cozy magic to our holiday gatherings.

Elevate Your Holiday with Hallmark Movie Cocktails

Cointreau Snowflake Margarita

Watch with "Christmas in Evergreen" and be transported to a world of magic. This vibrant, frosty cocktail is like a snow globe in a glass. The combination of Cointreau, fresh passion fruit, tequila, and a cinnamon syrup rim gives it a unique and refreshing taste. Shake it up, grab your blanket, and let the holiday magic unfold.Ingredients: 0.25 oz cinnamon syrup, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh passion fruit, 1.5 oz tequila.Directions: Rim a coupette glass with salt. Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with an orange twist.

Belle De Brillet Pear-fect Spritz

Perfect for watching "A Royal Christmas", this elegant, bubbly spritz brings a touch of romance to any palace setting. With pear liqueur and a sparkle of prosecco, it's a toast to love and holiday traditions.Ingredients: 1.5 oz Belle de Brillet, 2 oz soda water, 3 oz dry Prosecco, juice from a lemon wedge.Directions: Pour Belle de Brillet, soda water, and Prosecco into a large wine glass filled with ice. Stir gently, squeeze in lemon juice, and garnish with a lemon wheel.

St-Rémy Signature French Alexander

Watch "Crown for Christmas" and indulge in this rich, nutmeg-kissed cocktail. It's as warm and luxurious as palace holiday traditions, making it the perfect companion for a holiday soirée.Ingredients: 1.5 oz St-Rémy Signature, 0.7 oz thick cream, 0.5 oz cacao cream, 0.3 oz simple syrup, pinch of nutmeg.Directions: Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain them into a coupe glass. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.

Toasted Marshmallow Old Fashioned

Pair with "A Very Merry Mix-Up" and enjoy a nostalgic twist on a classic. The torch-toasted marshmallow on top adds a sweet, surprising finish, just like finding love in unexpected places.Ingredients: 2 oz Four Roses Small Batch, ½ oz caramel syrup, ½ oz vanilla syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, marshmallow garnish.Directions: Stir all the ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Toast a marshmallow on a skewer and perch it on the rim.

Club Kokomo Spirits Honey Elixir

Watch "The Christmas Card" and savor this cozy honey-infused drink. It's like a warm hug in a glass, perfect for a heartfelt story.Ingredients: 2 oz CKS Artisanal White Rum, 1 oz lemon juice, 1 oz honey syrup (1.5:1 ratio).Directions: Combine the rum, lemon juice and honey syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass (or a mug if served hot). For the hot version, top with warm water and garnish with lemon peel.

Claus’ Cosmo Recipe

Watch "Switched for Christmas" and enjoy this bright and festive cranberry cocktail. Its tart and festive flavors reflect the playful spirit of the holiday season.Ingredients: 1.5 oz Vegas Baby Vodka, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz Cointreau.Directions: Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Metaxa Christmas Spritz

Watch "Christmas Under Wraps" and be captivated by this sparkling mix of apple and vanilla flavors. It's the perfect addition to a small-town Alaskan Christmas.Ingredients: 1.4 oz METAXA 7 Stars, 0.7 oz reduced apple juice, 0.3 oz vanilla syrup, 2 oz Prosecco.Directions: Fill a glass with ice, then add the METAXA, apple juice, and vanilla syrup. Top with Prosecco and stir gently. Garnish with orange zest and blueberries.As you cozy up to enjoy your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies this season, let these pairings inspire you to create your own holiday memories and traditions.
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