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

  1. Muddle mint with syrup, and add lemon juice and Smirnoff Peppermint Twist.
  2. Fill with ice and shake.
  3. 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

  1. In a large drink container add all of the liquid ingredients.
  2. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Add in the optional fruits.
  4. 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

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and shake.
  2. Strain over cubed ice into a rocks glass.

Chocolate Peppermint Martini

by Kendra Darr from Simply Darrling

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka
  • 2 oz. Crème de Cacao
  • 1 oz. Chocolate Liquor
  • 2 oz. Cream Chocolate Sauce Garnish)
  • 2 oz. Crushed Peppermint (for Garnish)

Preparation

  1. Rim a martini glass with chocolate and crushed peppermints.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cream, and liquors.
  3. Shake and strain into the glass.

Gingerbread Martini

by Kendra Darr from Simply Darrling

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
  • 3 oz. Irish Cream
  • 2 tsp. Gingerbread Syrup (or to Taste)
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 2 oz. Cream
  • Whipped Cream & Crushed Gingerbread Cookies (for Garnish)

Preparation

  1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Smirnoff Vodka, Irish cream, gingerbread syrup, vanilla extract, and cream.
  2. Shake and strain into a martini glass.
  3. Garnish with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies.

Holiday Bliss

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
  • 1/2 oz. Don Julio Añejo Tequila
  • 3 oz. Rich Chocolate Milk

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and shake.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass.
  3. 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

  1. Pour the apple cider into a large drink container, then stir in the caramel syrup.
  2. Add the Smirnoff Kissed Caramel vodka and stir gently to combine.
  3. Add the sliced apples and cinnamon sticks.
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. In a medium punch bowl or beverage dispenser, pour in the Smirnoff Vodka, pear juice, bitters and sliced pears.
  2. Stir in the Cardamon ginger syrup.
  3. 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

  1. Place honey, water, crushed cardamon pods, ginger and vanilla in a small pot.
  2. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn the heat off and let this steep for one hour, or overnight for the best flavor.

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