It’s hard to believe 2023 is just around the corner! If you’re planning to celebrate with friends or family, here are a few festive cocktails to mix up! We’ve included a variety of easy-to-make, upscale cocktails to wow guests while ensuring there’s a little something for everyone, whether it’s classic, sweet, or bubbly. Cheers!
Hendrick’s French 75
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
- 1/2 part Simple Syrup
- 1/2 part Lemon Juice
- Top with Champagne
- Lemon Twist to Garnish
Method: Add Hendrick’s Gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled flute. Top with champagne and garnish. There are no secrets to superb gin cocktails – just simple, classic, and unfeasibly delicious recipes, like the French 75, that allow the botanical flavors of Hendrick’s Gin stand out.
Hendrick’s Pink City Moon
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
- 1/2 part Rose Syrup Syrup
- 1/2 part Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 part Cranberry Juice
- Edible Glitter
Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake well for about 45 seconds. Add in ice and shake again for about 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe and garnish with edible glitter. Hendrick’s Gin’s cucumber and rose essence is brought to life in the Pink City Moon recipe, and is the perfect serve for NYE celebrations.
Hendrick’s Festivus Fizz
Created by Hendrick’s National U.S. Ambassador, Vance Henderson
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
- 3/4 part Fresh Lime
- 1 part Pink Grapefruit Syrup
- 1 dash Cardamom Bitters
- Top with Sparkling Wine
- Rosemary Sprig, Cucumber Slices, Cranberries to Garnish
Method: Combine ingredients (minus sparkling wine) in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass over ice and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and powdered sugar. The combination of sparkling wine and gin bring out the best in each other and enhance the botanicals within Hendrick’s Gin for a delightful holiday serve.
Hendrick’s Wintertide Spritz
Created by Hendrick’s National U.S. Ambassador, Vance Henderson
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 part Hendrick’s Gin
- 3 parts Elderflower Tonic
- Splash of Sparkling Wine
- Rosemary Sprig & Pomegranate Seeds, and Cucumber Wheel to garnish
Method: Combine ingredients in a wine glass filled with cubed ice and lightly stir. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, pomegranate seeds, and a cucumber wheel. The rose and cucumber essences of Hendrick’s blend beautifully with the elderflower and rosemary, enjoy!
Hendrick’s Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
- 1/2 part Dry Vermouth
- Cucumber to Garnish
Method: Stir ingredients well with ice cubes in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice. The classic gin martini showcase the flavors Hendrick’s Gin in pure form, exquisite for any occasion!
Milagro Tequila
Milagro Select Sparkling Grove
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Milagro Select Silver
- 1/2 part Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 part Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
- 2 parts Sparkling Pinot Grigio
- 1 Edible Flower
Method: Pour all ingredients, except the sparkling pinot grigio, into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Top with sparkling pinot grigio. Garnish with an edible flower. The bright agave and vanilla taste of Milagro Select Silver are enlightened in this pairing – so delicious you must try for yourself!
Milagro Silver Sparkler Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 part Milagro Silver
- 1/2 part Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 part Cointreau
- 2 parts Sparkling Rosé
Method: Pour all ingredients, except sparkling rosé, into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling rosé and garnish with a strawberry. Perfect for your NYE Celebrations, the Milagro Silver Sparkler Margarita pulls the citrus notes from Silver and packs the perfect punch of flavor.
Milagro Sparkling Watermelon Rosé
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Milagro Silver
- 1/4 part Simple Syrup
- 1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 part Watermelon Juice
- 2 parts Rosé Sparkling Wine
- 1 Lemon Twist
Method: Pour all ingredients, except sparkling wine, into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist. Festive, simple, refreshing – welcome to the brighter side of tequila.
Milagro Dorado
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Milagro Select Silver
- 1/2 part Agave Nectar*
- 1/2 part Lemon Juice
- Prosecco
- Gold Flakes
Method: Pour all ingredients, except prosecco, into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a champagne flute. Top with prosecco and garnish with gold flakes.
* Or Substitute with Simple Syrup
Milagro Select Mexican Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Milagro Select Reposado
- 3/4 part Vermouth Bianco
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- 1 Lemon Twist
Method: Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain Into a chilled cocktail coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. The Milagro Select Mexican Martini highlights the essential elements of the liquid, and confidently lets them shine.