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Are you looking for inspiration to make a festive holiday cocktail this season? Celebrate the holidays with the warmth of whiskey! Holiday bourbon cocktails are a classic way to toast the season with friends and family. Here are several recipes for cocktails to help you get in the festive spirit! So whether you’re a seasoned bartender or you are trying your hand at cocktail making for the first time, this step-by-step guide will help you shake up these amazing holiday bourbon cocktails to try right now!

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1. CRANBERRY BOURBON HOLIDAY COCKTAIL

This cranberry bourbon holiday cocktail is simple to make and uncomplicated that all of your friends and family will enjoy. Crafted with a few simple ingredients, this recipe makes one cocktail, however you can easily batch it into a larger container to simply pour over ice and garnish in individual glasses.

CRANBERRY BOURBON HOLIDAY COCKTAIL

This holiday cranberry bourbon cocktail is the perfect cocktail for your holiday celebrations with friends and family.

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Servings 15 minutes mins

Equipment

• 1 Double Old Fashioned Glass
• 1 Bar Spoon

Ingredients

  

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• 2 oz Makers Mark 
• 2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1/2 oz Rosemary Sage Simple Syrup
• 1 splash Lemon Juice
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig

Instructions

 

• Fill a double old fashioned glass filled with ice.
• Add the Makers Mark bourbon, cranberry juice, rosemary sage simple syrup, and a splash of lemon juice.
• Stir using a bar spoon to combine and garnish with a sprig of rosemary, and a few fresh cranberries.

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2. THE PAPER PLANE COCKTAIL

This is one holiday bourbon cocktail that your whole family will love. It’s simple, delicious and wildly popular craft cocktail using a splash of Amaro. Amaro, (Italian for “bitter”) is an Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly consumed as an after-dinner digestif. Unique, Amaro is the perfect representation of a traditional Italian liqueur and is what takes this Paper Plane cocktail to the next level. The Paper Plan drink, originally invented by the New York bartender Sam Ross, is most similar to that of a whiskey sour but with a delicious complex spin! Below you’ll find the ultimate Paper Plane Cocktail, the perfect holiday bourbon cocktail recipe for two drinks.

Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe

This recipe for the classic Paper Plane Cocktail makes two Paper Plane drinks. It's the perfect recipe for two.

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Servings 15 minutes mins

Equipment

• 1 Cocktail Shaker
• 1 Martini Glass

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 ounces Amaro
• 1 1/2 ounces Aperol
• 1 1/2 ounces Bourbon
• 1 1/2 ounces Lemon Juice

Instructions

 

• First, fill your cocktail shaker (love these!) halfway with ice and add in your Amaro, Aperol, bourbon, and lemon juice.
• Shake, shake, shake until your shaker is totally frosty, about 20 seconds then strain into two martini or coupe glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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3. THE CLASSIC HOT TODDY

This incredibly simple and delicious holiday bourbon cocktail, is the perfect winter warm up. With a few simple ingredients you can craft this cocktail for all your family and friends to enjoy by the fire.

The Classic Hot Toddy

This classic hot toddy recipe is one of the easiest holiday bourbon cocktails.

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Servings 10 minutes mins

Equipment

• 1 Hot Toddy Glass

Ingredients

  

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• 1 oz Makers Mark 
• 1 tbsp organic honey
• 2 tsp organic lemon juice
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 whole clove
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 slice organic lemon

Instructions

 

• First, fill your mug (love these!) with hot water to warm the cup.
• Let the hot water sit about one minute, then dump out.
• Next, add your 1 oz Makers Mark , 1 tbsp organic honey, and 2 tsp organic lemon juice to the mug, then top off with 1/4 cup boiling water and stir until honey is dissolved.
• Spice it with the c1 whole clove and 1 cinnamon stick, and put in 1 slice organic lemon.
• Let the mixture stand for 2-4 minutes so the flavors can mingle, then sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg before serving. Enjoy!

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If you’re looking for a fun holiday cocktail themed party to host, then you need this guide on how to host a holiday cookie and cocktail party! Spread all the holiday cheer with this gingersnap cookie recipe and shake up this cranberry margarite recipe to serve to guests during the cookie exchange.

If you love making cocktails and are looking for another great recipe, try this Fresh Basil Gimlet!

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