Getting into the holiday spirit is easy with these two distinctly different cocktails. They look sophisticated yet are easy to execute.
TIRAMISU WHITE RUSSIANS
Between a cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian from Delish is hard to resist. It takes just five minutes to whip up two servings to this tiramisu-inspired drink. Add a dash of orange bitters, a pinch of ground cinnamon, or a bit of fresh nutmeg shavings for extra dimension.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz. cold heavy cream
2 tsp. granulated sugar
Ice
4 oz. dark rum
4 oz. Kahlúa
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish
1 ladyfinger cookie, halved crosswise
DIRECTIONS
Step 1: In a pint-sized glass jar, combine cream and sugar. Seal and vigorously shake until cream thickens enough to hold a soft peak, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, use a whisk or handheld mixer to beat cream until soft peaks form.)
Step 2: Fill two rocks glasses with ice. Divide rum and Kahlúa between glasses and stir to combine.
Step 3: Using a spoon, divide whipped cream between glasses, using the back of the spoon to smooth into an even layer that covers surface of drink. Dust tops with cocoa powder. Top with a cookie half.
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Tiramisu drink
WHITE CRANBERRY COSMO
Nostalgic foods and drinks are on the rise, which makes this Cosmo the perfect drink to shine again. It’s very much in the same vein as the classic, but this cocktail gets a boost from white cranberry juice and a hint of fresh rosemary aroma. While the candied cranberries are optional, they add a fun way to enhance the holiday spirit. This recipe makes one drink, but can easily be made in larger batches.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 oz. vodka
1 1/2 oz. white cranberry juice
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
Ice
1 fresh rosemary sprig (optional)
3 fresh or candied cranberries, skewered (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.
Step 2: Strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with rosemary and cranberries (if using).
