Deck the halls, trim the tree and stock the bar. This holiday season, you are sure to be gathering with friends and family and you will absolutely want to get into the ‘spirit’ of things with a yuletide mixture. While you should always have the rum, vodka, bourbons on hand for the traditionalists at the party, why not also mix in some merriment with your own specialty signature cocktail. Here are a few jolly and delectably-December recipes to impress your guests that you can whip together in no time. Anyone can make these, and all mixers can be found at your local grocery. ‘Tis the season for mixing things up a bit, friends, so pick one (or TWO!) of our top 10 hottest cocktails for this holiday season and get everyone rocking around your Christmas tree!

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Candied Orange Espresso ‘Tini
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 8 oz.
Ingredients
Ice
1 oz. Monin True Brewed Espresso Concentrate
1/2 oz. Monin Candied Orange Syrup
1 oz. vodka
1/4 oz. orange liqueur
1/4 oz. chocolate liqueur
Preparation
1. Combine ingredients in shaker in the
order listed.
2. Cap and shake vigorously.
3. Strain into chilled serving glass.
4. Garnish.
Garnish Options
Whipped cream
Citrus zest

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Yuletide Hot Toddy
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 12 oz.
Ingredients
1 ½ oz. premium whiskey
1/2 oz. Monin Cinnamon Syrup
1/2 oz. Monin Honey Sweetener
1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
8 oz. hot water
Preparation
1. Combine ingredients in serving cup.
2. Stir and garnish.
Garnish Options
Cinnamon stick
Orange peel

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Rein-Beer Fizz
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 14 oz.
Ingredients
1 ¼ oz. apricot liqueur
3/4 oz. Monin Old Fashioned Root Beer Syrup
5 oz. club soda
Preparation
1. Combine ingredients in a
shaker in the order listed,
except sparkling beverage.
2. Cap and shake vigorously.
3. Pour into serving glass.
4. Fill with sparkling beverage,
gently and garnish.
Garnish Options
Cherry

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Elf Elixir
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 12 oz.
Ingredients
ice
1 1/2 oz. premium vodka
½ oz. Monin Blood Orange Syrup
¼ oz. Monin Raspberry syrup
½ oz. lime juice
4 oz. sparkling water
Preparation
1. Combine ingredients in shaker in the
order listed, except for sparkling beverage.
2. Cap and shake vigorously.
3. Pour into serving glass and top with
sparkling water.
4. Garnish.
Garnish Options
Mint
Citrus

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Merry Peppermint Mocha ‘Tini
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 8 oz.
Ingredients
Ice
3/4 oz. Monin Iced Coffee Concentrate
3/4 oz. Monin Peppermint Syrup
2 oz. chocolate flavored vodka
2 oz. half & half
Preparation
Garnish Options
Chocolate drizzle
1. Combine ingredients in shaker in the
order listed.
2. Cap and shake vigorously.
3. Strain into chilled serving glass.
4. Garnish.

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Santa’s White Ginger Beard Martini
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 14 oz.
Ingredients Preparation
Garnish Options
Whipped cream
Nutmeg
ice
1/2 oz. Monin Gingerbread Syrup
1 oz. premium vodka
1 oz. Irish cream liqueur
1 oz. half & half
1 oz. prepared egg nog
1. Combine ingredients in shaker in the
order listed.
2. Cap and shake vigorously.
3. Strain into chilled serving glass.
4. Garnish.

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Winter Santa-gria
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 14 oz.
Ingredients
Ice
4 oz. white wine
1/2 oz. brandy
1 oz. Monin Blueberry Syrup
2 oz. white cranberry juice
Preparation
Garnish Options
Berries
Cinnamon stick
1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker in the
order listed.
2. Cap and shake gently.
3. Pour into a serving glass.
4. Garnish

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North Pole Cosmo
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 7 oz.
Ingredients Preparation
Garnish Options
Blueberry
Ice
½ oz. Monin® Blue Curacao Syrup
½ oz. Monin® Blueberry Syrup
1 ½ oz. vodka
¼ oz. white cranberry juice
½ oz. fresh lime juice
1. Combine ingredients in shaker in the
order listed.
2. Cap and shake vigorously.
3. Strain into chilled serving glass.
4. Garnish.

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Spiced Mrs. Claus Cider
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 10 oz.
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. spiced rum
3/4 oz. Cherry Syrup
6 oz. Hot prepared apple cider
Preparation
Garnish Options
Cinnamon
Apple Slices
1. Combine ingredients in serving cup.
2. Stir and garnish.

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Salted Caramel Manhattan Shake
Contains Alcohol
Glass Size: 16 oz.
Ingredients Preparation
Garnish Options
Caramel Sauce, Sea Salt, Whipped Cream
1 ¼ oz. premium bourbon
½ oz. sweet vermouth
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. Monin Salted Caramel Syrup
3 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
1 cup ice
1. Combine ingredients in a blender in the
order listed.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour blended beverage into serving
glass.
4. Garnish.