Courtesy Absolut Wild Tea vodka.

Courtesy of Absolut.

Courtesy of Plymouth Gin.

Wow. it’s cold outside. Brrr. The folks at Skyy felt these Tropical Cocktails might help us dream of warmer locales. Hard to do when you are freezing, but we appreciate the sentiment just the same. Courtesy of Skyy Infusions.

Happy New Year! This week we feature a recipe made with Beefeater’s new winter-edition gin. According to Beefeater’s Master Distiller Desmond Payne, Beefeater Winter features the added botanicals cinnamon, nutmeg and pine shoots providing a deep rich taste.

New Year in Lambeth is a cocktail honoring the Beefeater distillery located in the Lambeth District of London as well as featuring the flavor profile of Beefeater Winter Edition.

Cheers!

This creamy, peppermint treat in cocktail form is perfect for cozy nights by the fireplace.

Ingredients

1 ½ parts vodka
1 part peppermint schnapps
½ part simple syrup
½ part cream

Instructions

Shake all ingredients vigorously in a cocktail shaker full of ice. Strain into rocks glass filled with crushed ice and garnish with chocolate or chocolate-covered peppermint sticks.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Grey Goose.

Courtesy of Martin Miller’s Gin.

Created by Christopher Bostick of the Varnish in Los Angeles, California. Courtesy of Skyy Vodka.

The folks at Skyy can always be counted on for some fun holiday concoctions, this year is no exception. The Island Holiday Punch is an easy way to wow your guests. The combo of ginger infused vodka, aged rum, spiced simple syrup and citrus make a refreshing punch with an holiday bite. Try it at your holiday party and tell us what you think! Created by Christopher Bostick, courtesy Skyy Vodka.

Courtesy of Ketel One Vodka.