We're just a few hours away from 2013…time to raise those glasses! Check out four holiday cocktail recipes that are perfect for NYE and beyond.
Basil Gimlet
By Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster
- 2 ounces SKYY Vodka
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce honey solution (1:1 honey and hot water)
- 5 small basil leaves
Fill shaker with ice and all ingredients. Shake vigorously. Strain and serve in a martini glass garnished with basil.
Skinny X-Rated Nog
By Travis London
- 1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
- .75 oz. Rice Milk
- .5 oz. Honey Syrup
- Fresh Blackberries
In a cocktail shaker, shake all ingredients except the blackberries and cinnamon in a shaker. Top with blackberries for garnish
Lighter Cider
By Travis London
- 1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
- .25 oz. Campari
- 1 oz. Apple-Cranberry Sparkling Cider
- 2 slices of Asian Pear
- Juice of half a Lime
- Fresh Cranberries
Muddle one pear slice in a cocktail shaker then add the X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, Campari and lime juice with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a wine glass and top with sparkling apple-cranberry cider. Place cranberries on top for garnish.
The Midnight Kiss
- 1 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
- 4 oz. Sparking Rosé
Pour Sparkling Rosé in a Champagne flute and top with X-Rated Fusion Liqueur.
