5 Festive Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate the Season
The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative with festive cocktails!
Tamborine Mountain Distillery offers a range of unique, hand-crafted liqueurs that add an exotic touch to any celebration. From our warm, spiced Christmas Liqueur to vibrant fruit infusions, each bottle brings a unique twist to holiday favourites. Get inspired with these five cocktail recipes that are perfect for entertaining or enjoying cosy moments at home.
1. Spiced Christmas Old Fashioned
► Featuring: Spiced Christmas Liqueur and Spiced Gold Rum
For a holiday twist on the classic Old Fashioned, our Spiced Christmas Liqueur blends seamlessly with matured rum and warm spices.
Recipe:
45ml TMD Spiced Christmas Liqueur
15ml TMD Spiced Gold Rum
1 sugar cube
Dash of orange bitters
Garnish: Orange twist and cinnamon stick
Instructions: Muddle the sugar cube and bitters in a glass, then add the Spiced Christmas Liqueur and dark rum. Stir with ice and garnish.
2. Gingerbread Martini
► Featuring: Gingerbread Liqueur and Gold Rum
This festive martini combines the warm, spiced flavours of gingerbread with the richness of gold rum and apple juice. The result is a smooth and indulgent drink that’s perfect for holiday celebrations.
Recipe:
• 35ml TMD Gingerbread Liqueur
• 20ml TMD Gold Rum
• 30ml Cloudy Apple Juice
• 10ml Lime Juice
• 5ml Simple Syrup
• 1 dash Aquafaba/Egg White
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a gingerbread cookie.
3. Citrus Fizz Delight
► Featuring: Limoncello and Yuzucello
Light and refreshing, this spritz is ideal for Australia’s warm holiday season and is very easy to prepare.
Recipe:
30ml Limoncello
15ml Yuzucello
90ml sparkling wine
Splash of soda water
Garnish: Fresh lemon and mint leaves
Instructions: Pour Limoncello and Yuzucello into a glass with ice, top with sparkling wine and a splash of soda water, and garnish.
4. Bushland Spiked Eggnog
► Featuring: Wattle Toffee Liqueur
This Australian take on eggnog includes Wattle Toffee Liqueur, adding rich toffee and nutty notes.
Recipe:
30ml TMD Wattle Toffee Liqueur
60ml cream or milk
1 egg yolk
Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions: Shake Wattle Toffee Liqueur, cream, and egg yolk with ice, strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with nutmeg.
5. Cherry Brandy Sour
► Featuring: Cherry Brandy Liqueur
A harmonious blend of tart lemon and sweet cherry, this cocktail highlights the natural fruitiness of our Cherry Brandy Liqueur. It’s a simple yet sophisticated drink, perfect for the holiday season.
Recipe:
50ml Cherry Brandy Liqueur
25ml fresh lemon juice
15ml simple syrup
Ice cubes
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a cherry or a twist of lemon peel.
Ready to Celebrate?
These festive cocktails are just the beginning of the holiday cheer. Want to experience more of our hand-crafted liqueurs and spirits? Browse our full range of festive drinks, perfect for gifting or sipping by the pool.
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