Our Favorite Holiday Ginger Cocktails and Mocktails

December 05, 2024 at 14:25 PM EST

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Our Favorite Holiday Ginger Cocktails and Mocktails

Cheers to ginger! With its warm, comforting aroma and zesty, spicy notes, it’s no wonder ginger is the flavor of the season. Shake up some fun at your next holiday gathering with these festive and flavorful cocktails and mocktails featuring ginger.

Gingerbread Martini

Treat your tastebuds (and your guests) to a creamy, seasonal dessert cocktail that tastes like gingerbread cookies in a glass. When making the gingerbread syrup, save prep time by using Spice World Squeezable Minced Ginger instead of peeling and grating fresh ginger.

Equipment

Ingredients

1 oz. vodka
1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
1/2 oz. Kahlúa coffee liqueur
1/2 oz. gingerbread syrup (made with Spice World Squeezable Minced Ginger)
1/2 cup scoop vanilla ice cream, softened
Whipped cream

Ingredients

Combine all ingredients with ice in a shaker.
Shake until smooth and pour into chilled glass.
Top with whipped cream if desired.

Round out your menu with these additional seasonal cocktails:

Ginger Fizz Cocktail

Cranberry, a squeeze of orange, and Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Ginger shine in this Ginger Fizz Cocktail.

Pomegranate Ginger Paloma

Fizzy and festive, this Pomegranate Ginger Paloma balances sweetness with a pop of spice from Spice World Squeezable Minced Ginger. For larger gatherings, consider preparing this cocktail by the pitcher. Garnish with springs of fresh mint, slices of fresh orange, and a sprinkle of pomegranate arils.

Serve in style!

Give clear sparkling beverages (from gin and tonic to sparkling water) the ultimate holiday flair with a Christmas Tree Drink. A sprig of fresh rosemary is frozen in place in the middle of your glass to look just like a tiny festive tree.

Curious about the best glasses for serving each type of cocktail?

This Guide to Cocktail Glasses explains. Feeling a bit more creative? Consider serving drinks in bird-shaped glasses or in deer-shaped cocktail stands. They add personality to your presentation and they’re sure to spark conversations.

Mocktails and Hydration Stations

Ensure all guests feel included by offering the option of non-alcoholic beverages at your event. Here’s one of our favorite ginger-forward mocktails, perfect for the holiday season.

Cranberry Ginger Beer Mocktail

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. simple syrup (see recipe below)
2 oz. 100% cranberry juice
4 oz. Ginger Kombucha
2 oz. club soda (or sparkling or mineral water)
2 sprigs of rosemary, plus extra for garnish
2 Tbsp Spice World Squeezable Minced Ginger
Fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into a glass container and let cool. This will make about ½ cup simple syrup for future use.

Mixing the Mocktail

1. Place premade simple syrup plus rosemary and Spice World Squeezable Minced Ginger in a measuring cup and muddle with a fork or other utensil to release the flavors of the rosemary and ginger into the simple syrup.
2. Add the cranberry juice, kombucha, and sparkling water to your measuring cup.
3. Stir and pour over a high ball glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with extra rosemary and fresh cranberries.

Ginger Hibiscus Agua Fresca

Floral and fruity, this rose-colored Aqua Fresca is infused with the flavor of Spice World Squeezable Minced Ginger, and it’s a refreshing beverage for holiday brunches and evening events alike. The tea steeps for 8 hours, so start this the night before your event.

Hydration Station

At a cocktail party (or any party, really) it’s easy to forget to hydrate. Consider making a few pitchers of Cranberry/Rosemary/Orange-infused water. Prepare and chill this infused water a few hours before serving so flavors can develop.

‘Tis the season to raise a glass and celebrate with our favorite people! Find recipes for snacks and sweets that complement your beverage menu plus more entertaining tips at Spice World Inc.