Easy Gin Cocktails For Christmas

Are you hosting a Christmas party but don't know what to serve your guests? There’s some easy Gin Cocktails For Christmas that we have in mind, perfect for impressing your friends and family. Whether you're a gin connoisseur or are on drinks duty for the night, these five simple recipes will help you create festive drinks that everyone will love.

Before we give you the down-low on these super easy Christmas Gin cocktails, here’s why, in our opinion, Gin cocktails are perfect for Christmas time. Gin largely has a juniper-forward flavor that is perfect for the holiday season. The piney, woodsy notes of juniper are reminiscent of Christmas trees, which makes gin a great spirit to use in holiday cocktails. Alongside Juniper, the Secret Garden Christmas Gin is made with Cinnamon, Ginger, and Cardamom, blended with Coriander and Angelica Rootwith - a truly Christmassy sensory experience. 

Gin is also a very versatile spirit that can be mixed with a wide range of ingredients to create delicious cocktails and countless ways to enjoy gin during the holiday season. Gin’s a sophisticated spirit for sipping on a cozy night by the fireplace or at a holiday party with your loved ones. To give you some inspiration, here is our Top Five Easy Gin Cocktails For Christmas.

Five Easy Gin Cocktail Recipes for Christmas

The Gin Is In 

How to make: Start by combining two ounces of gin with one ounce of simple syrup, a dash of bitters and a splash of lemon juice in an ice-filled shaker. Shake it up well and strain into a chilled glass. This classic combination is sure to be a hit at your Christmas party.

Midnight Mule

How to make: For this easy cocktail, mix two ounces of gin with one ounce lime juice and three ounces ginger beer in a large glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

A Minty Treat

How to make: This refreshing drink is sure to be well-received by your guests! Start by muddling fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker. Then, add two ounces of gin, one ounce simple syrup and one ounce lime juice. Shake it up and strain into an ice-filled glass. Optional: garnish with additional mint leaves for a festive touch.

Easy Christmas Punch

How to make: For this easy punch recipe, mix together four cups of cranberry juice, two cups of gin, one cup of orange juice and one-half cup lime juice. Serve chilled over ice.

Easy Eggnog

How to make: This festive eggnog is sure to be a hit! Start by combining two ounces of gin with four ounces of eggnog in an ice-filled shaker. Shake it up and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and/or a cinnamon stick if desired.

These Easy Gin Cocktails For Christmas are sure to be the talk of your holiday party. Whether you're looking for something simple and classic or something fun and festive, these recipes are sure to please everyone. If any of your guests are impressed with your delicious concoctions, there are plenty of Christmas gin gifts that you can send them.

Happy Holidays from Secret Garden Distillery!

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