Holiday Tinctures

I definitely don't need another excuse to love the holidays, but these fun cocktails give me just that. Whether you are spicing up your hot chocolate or adding peppermint and crushed candy ice to your martini, these holiday libations are sure to make you feel festive!

1. Cuppa Good Cheer

Ingredients 1.5 oz.SKYY® Infusions Cherry 0.5 oz.white creme de cacao 4 oz.Hot Cocoa 1 oz.Half 'n Half Whipped Cream Maraschino Cherry

Directions Combine all ingredients into a holiday mug and top with whipped cream, red sprinkles and a Maraschino Cherry.

2. Hard Rocker Cider

Ingredients 1 cupCabo Wabo Reposado Tequila 4 cupsApple Cider 1 cupCranberry juice ¼ cupOrange Liqueur 1 teaspoonNutmeg cinnamon stick

Directions In a pot or crockpot, heat and stir cider, cranberry juice cocktail, and nutmeg on low just until hot for 2 hours. Do not boil. When ready to serve, turn on high for 10 minutes and stir in tequila and liqueur. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Servings: 6

3. Candy Cane Swirl

Ingredients 1 oz.SKYY® Infusions Raspberry 3 oz. RedCranberry juice 0.5 oz.Grenadine 0.5 oz.Grenadine Lemon Lime soda

Directions Rim martini glass with crushed candy cane. Combine SKYY Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Cranberry Juice and Grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Top with Lemon Lime Soda and garnish with small peppermint candy cane.

4. Midnight Kick

Ingredients 2 oz.Cabo Wabo Añejo Tequila Orange Slice Cinnamon

Directions Wet the rim of a chilled shot glass with the orange slice. Then rim the shot glass with powdered cinnamon on a plate. Be careful not to turn the glass right side up until it has been rimmed. The orange liquid will drip otherwise. Shake the Cabo Tequila with ice in a shaker and strain into the chilled shot glass. Slam the shot and then bite into the orange slice to finish.

5. The Ninth Night

Ingredients 2 oz.SKYY® Infusions Citrus 1 oz.Triple Sec 1 oz.Cranberry juice Lemon Lime soda Lime Juice

Directions Combine SKYY Infusions Citrus, Triple Sec and Cranberry Juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into tall rocks glass with fresh ice. Top with soda and lots of fresh lime juice. Garnish with blue ribbon or pipe cleaner around the glass.

6. Red Hot Chocolate

Ingredients 1 oz.Campari 2 oz.Brandy 3 oz.Milk 0.5 oz. (optional)Heavy Cream 2 tablespoonsChocolate Chip

Directions Put milk, cream & chocolate in a milk frothing cup used for espresso. Froth milk as you would for cappuccino. When milk is hot remove frothing wand and whisk or stir vigorously until chocolate is completely melted. Add Campari and Brandy. Pour into heat-resistant cup. Can be garnished with 1 large hand-cut marshmallow or a red peppermint stick. All recipes via