9 Must Mix Smirnoff Holiday Cocktails
By Chilled Magazine
Mix Up Festive Cocktails with Smirnoff
Looking to add a dash of excitement to your upcoming holiday party? Look no further! We’ve got some delicious and fun cocktail recipes for you to try, featuring three fantastic flavors from Smirnoff: Peppermint Twist, Kissed Caramel Vodka, and No. 21.
Winter Whisperer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
- 3/4 oz. Pomegranate Syrup (Mix 4 oz. POM with 4 oz. Sugar)
- 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 8 Mint Leaves
- 2 oz. Club Soda
Preparation
- Muddle mint with syrup, and add lemon juice and Smirnoff Peppermint Twist.
- Fill with ice and shake.
- Strain over ice in a rocks glass and top with club soda.
Cranberry Pineapple Punch
by Karly Gomez from A Simple Pantry
Ingredients
- 1 gallon 100% Cranberry Juice (not Cranberry Cocktail)
- 1 46 oz. can Pineapple Juice
- 3 cups Lemon-Lime Soda
- 3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
- Sliced Oranges, Oranges, Lemon (Optional)
- Fresh Cranberries (Optional)
Preparation
- In a large drink container add all of the liquid ingredients.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Add in the optional fruits.
- Serve chilled or room temperature over ice.
Nutcracker
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Amontillado Sherry
- 1 oz. Organic Pear Juice
- 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz. Orgeat Syrup
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and shake.
- Strain over cubed ice into a rocks glass.
Preparation
- Rim a martini glass with chocolate and crushed peppermints.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cream, and liquors.
- Shake and strain into the glass.
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Smirnoff Vodka, Irish cream, gingerbread syrup, vanilla extract, and cream.
- Shake and strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies.
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and shake.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
- Top with grated cinnamon.
Kissed Caramel Apple Punch
by Karly Gomez from A Simple Pantry
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 gallons Spiced Apple Cider
- 1 12.2 oz. bottle Caramel Syrup
- 3 cups Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka
- Sliced Apples (Optional)
- Cinnamon Sticks (Optional)
Preparation
- Pour the apple cider into a large drink container, then stir in the caramel syrup.
- Add the Smirnoff Kissed Caramel vodka and stir gently to combine.
- Add the sliced apples and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve either chilled or room temperature over ice.
The Original Mule
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
- 3 oz. Ginger Beer
- Fresh Lime Juice
Preparation
- Build all in copper mug and stir gently to mix.
Cardamom Pear Punch
Ingredients
- 3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
- 6 cups Pear Juice (from a jar)
- 1-2 tsp. Orange Bitters
- 2 Red Pears, Sliced Thinly Horizontally
- Cardamom Ginger Syrup*
Preparation
- In a medium punch bowl or beverage dispenser, pour in the Smirnoff Vodka, pear juice, bitters and sliced pears.
- Stir in the Cardamon ginger syrup.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, and serve over ice.
Additional Notes
This can be made a day ahead or the night before the party and refrigerated, allowing the flavors to meld.
Cardamom Ginger Syrup*
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Water
- 10 Cardamon Pods Crushed (or Sub 1 tsp. Ground Cardamon)
- 1/8 cup Sliced Ginger Root (Peels ok)
- 1 tbsp. Vanilla
Preparation
- Place honey, water, crushed cardamon pods, ginger and vanilla in a small pot.
- Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and let this steep for one hour, or overnight for the best flavor.