Jump into the Holiday Season with these Festive Smirnoff Cocktails!

With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, it’s time to get into a holiday mindset – and what better way to do that than with some cocktail recipes that are sure to make you feel extra jolly? Our friends at Smirnoff have created 8 special Smirnoff cocktails just for this holiday season, featuring both the classic Smirnoff 21 vodka, and the limited-release, seasonally-minded Smirnoff Peppermint Twist and Smirnoff Kissed Caramel vodkas.

These cocktails are sure to impress friends and family alike this holiday season. So, get into the holiday spirit with these tasty drinks! Read on for the recipes.

Winter Whisperer

• 1.5 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
• .75 oz pomegranate syrup
• .75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 8 mint leaves
• 2 oz Club Soda

Cranberry Pineapple Punch

*Courtesy of Karly Gomez from A Simple Pantry

• 1 gallon 100% cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail)
• 1 46 oz can pineapple juice
• 3 cups lemon-lime soda
• 3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 vodka
• Sliced oranges, oranges, lemon (optional)
• Fresh cranberries (optional)

Nutcracker

• 1 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
• .5 oz Amontillado Sherry
• 1 oz organic pear juice
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz orgeat syrup

Chocolate Peppermint Martini

*Courtesy of Kendra Darr from Simply Darrling

• 4 ounces Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka
• 2 ounce crème de cacao
• 1 ounce chocolate liquor
• 2 ounce cream chocolate sauce & crushed peppermint for garnish

Gingerbread Martini

*Courtesy of Kendra Darr from Simply Darrling

• 3 ounces Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
• 3 ounces Irish cream
• 2 Tablespoons gingerbread syrup (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces cream
• Whipped Cream & Crushed Gingerbread cookies for garnish

 Holiday Bliss

• 1 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
• .5 oz Don Julio Añejo Tequila
• 3 oz Rich Chocolate Milk

Kissed Caramel Apple Punch

Courtesy of Karly Gomez from A Simple Pantry*

• 1 ½ gallons spiced apple cider
• 1 12.2 oz bottle caramel syrup
• 3 cups Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka
• Sliced apples (optional)
• Cinnamon sticks (option)

The Original Mule

• 1.5 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
• Fresh lime juice
• 3 oz. ginger beer

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