Sip into the Season: Festive Holiday Cocktails with a Twist
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive lineup of unique and flavorful cocktails and warm drinks? This year, we’re taking a creative spin on traditional holiday drinks by incorporating exotic ingredients like hibiscus, sweet potato, and black and purple Kenyan teas. Get ready to impress your guests with these delicious and visually stunning brews that are sure to add a touch of magic to your holiday gatherings.
Holiday Hibiscus Margarita Sour!
This hibiscus-infused cocktail combines the tartness of hibiscus syrup with the traditional margarita ingredients, creating a visually stunning drink that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients:
1oz egg whites
0.75oz Hibiscus Syrup
0.5oz Triple Sec
1oz lime juice
1oz tequila
Cinnamon + salt rim
✨Recipe for one drink:
Instructions: Froth all the ingredients with a hand blender or add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and dry shake.
Add ice and shake again. Rim a glass with cinnamon and salt. Strain into glass.
Garnish and enjoy! ✨
Hibiscus Hues: Merry Berry Fizz
Start the festivities with a burst of color and flavor with the Merry Berry Fizz. This hibiscus-infused cocktail combines the tartness of hibiscus with the sweetness of berries, creating a visually stunning drink that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
- Add 3g of Heyru’s Hibiscus flower
- 1 biodegradable tea filter bag.
- 2 oz hibiscus tea (cooled)
- 1 oz berry-flavored vodka
- ½ Monk Fruit or 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Club soda
- Berries for garnish
Instructions:
Add 3g of Heyru’s Hibiscus flower whole leaves into a biodegradable tea filter bag. Place the tea bag into ¼ cup of boiled water and let it steep for a minimum of 5 minutes. In a shaker, combine hibiscus tea, berry vodka, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a mix of fresh berries.✨
Sweet Potato Latte Tea
Sip and relish the unique blend of Sweet potato Kenyan tea in this delightful Chai Latte. It’s a comforting and aromatic beverage perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of boiled water and 2 tsp Sweet Potato Tea
- 1 of our biodegradable tea filter bags
- 1 cups milk (250ml)
- ½ Monk Fruit or 1 Tbsp raw sugar (or more to your taste)
- Frothed warm milk, optional but recommended.
- Cinnamon powder, optional but recommended
- Your choice of crushed nuts, optional
Instructions: Add 2 tsp Sweet Potato Tea into a biodegradable tea filter bag. Place the tea bag into ½ cup of boiled water and let it steep for a minimum of 2 minutes. Combine the sweet potato tea and 1 cup of milk. Add the Monk Fruit or the sugar. Boil it up over medium-low temperature until the mixture warms up (about 5 mins) and whisk frequently. Divide the serving per mug. Top it up with frothed milk, cinnamon powder, and your choice of nuts (optional). Serve immediately.
Kenyan Twilight Tea Tonic
Elevate your holiday celebration with the Kenyan Twilight Tea Tonic, a sophisticated and aromatic cocktail featuring black and purple Kenyan teas. This drink is perfect for those who appreciate the rich depth of tea flavors.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of boiled water and 3 tsp Black Kenyan Tea
- ½ cup of boiled water and 3 tsp Purple Kenyan Tea
- 2 of our biodegradable tea filter bags
- 1 oz gin
- ½ Monk Fruit or 1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
Add 3 tsp Black Kenyan Tea and 3 tsp purple Kenyan Tea into a biodegradable tea filter bag each. Place each tea bag into ½ cup of boiled water and let it steep for a minimum of 2 minutes. Brew a strong cup of black and purple Kenyan tea and let it cool. In a shaker, combine the cooled tea, gin, honey syrup, and fresh lime juice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel for a touch of elegance.
Conclusion:
This holiday season, go beyond the ordinary and treat your guests to a delightful experience with these unique cocktails. Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant hues of hibiscus, the comforting warmth of sweet potatoes, or the sophisticated flavors of Kenyan teas, these recipes are sure to become festive favorites. Cheers to a season filled with joy, laughter, and delicious sips!
References
- https://www.mymoderncookery.com/sparkling-hibiscus-berry-cocktail/
- https://mykoreankitchen.com/sweet-potato-latte/
- https://probablythis.com/blog/sweet-tea-cocktail/4/6/2016
