6 Decadent cocktails to get you through the holidays!
6 Decadent cocktails to get you through the holidays!
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T’is the season for decadent cocktails! Here are six of my faves to get us through the holidays. There’s something for everyone – a strong sipper, rich classics, even a tiki option. So whether you’re coming in from the cold or lounging in the sun – these festive drinks will make your holidays all the merrier! Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Original Grain: 0:31
1. Rusty Nail: 1:04
2. The Littlest Rebel: 1:38
3. Chocolate Punch: 2:44
4. Yuletidal Wave: 3:29
5. Egg Nog: 4:45
6. S’no Problem: 6:15
Sign off: 7:30
THE RUSTY NAIL RECIPE 1:04
2 oz. (60 ml) Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Whisky
1 oz. (30 ml) Drambuie
Expressed lemon oil
THE LITTLEST REBEL COCKTAIL RECIPE 1:38
1 oz. (30 ml) Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy Bottled in Bond
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Whisky
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) homemade grenadine*
1 medium egg white or 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) aquafaba
Expressed lime oil
CHOCOLATE PUNCH RECIPE 2:44
1 oz. (30 ml) Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Port
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
1 oz. (30 ml) heavy cream or non-dairy substitute
Grated chocolate for garnish
THE YULETIDAL WAVE RECIPE 3:29
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Angostura 1919 Rum
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Rothman & Winter Orchard Pear Liqueur
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Licor 43
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
2 oz. (60 ml) pineapple juice
1 oz. (30 ml) lemon juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Pineapple fronds, umbrella, & grated nutmeg for garnish
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EGG NOG RECIPE 4:45
1 whole egg
1.5 oz. (45 ml) El Dorado 8 year Demerara Rum
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Lustau Amontillado ‘Los Arcos’ Sherry
1 oz. (30 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
2 oz. (60 ml) 1/2 & 1/2 or non-dairy creamer
Pinch of salt
Grated nutmeg for garnish
S’NO PROBLEM RECIPE (served hot) 6:15
1/2 oz. (30 ml) Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 oz. hot Darjeeling tea (or other black tea)
2 oz. steamed oat milk (or standard milk)
Grated cinnamon and holiday cookies for garnish
*HOMEMADE GRENADINE (SYRUPS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CvEDhkR6K14)
In medium sauce pan, combine 3 cups sugar, 2 cups 100% pomegranate juice, and 1 tsp pomegranate molasses. Stir over heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add 1/2 tsp rose water. Stir to combine.
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What is a semi rich simple syrup? Is it just a 1:1?
Wow, just made the egg nog. Couldn’t be better. Cheers Anders and Happy Holidays!
The eggnog is the first cocktail I made from this channel and Anders my wife says thank you! She loves this drink maybe more than any drink I’ve made for her. 10/10 absolutely amazing!
These look excellent.
i will probably never purchase 75% of these ingredients.
S’No Problem is …. Incredible
Thank you guys! Anders, your timing is getting even better, great work and thank you soooo much for continued and fun cocktail journey! Happy 2024!
Any alcoholic egg nog concoction!
Just made that eggnog. Anders, you magical man, you ❤
What festive cocktails would you put on your list? 🍸🥃
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What’s up Anders? I have been quietly watching your videos and often refer to it for pointers and guidance. In fact, you adept knowledge is a reliance to me like no other. Needless to say, you have been influential in my learning of bartending and the industry. I’ve recently incorporated your recipe of Egg Nog and it has been met with nothing other than delightfulness.
I am majorly impressed that you covered 6 cocktails clearly and comprehensively, in only 8 minutes… 😝
Hey Anders, how do you make your fresh pineapple juice? Is it as simple as blending pineapple chunks?
I like your pendleton shirt.
For kicks I took the eggnog recipe and subbed out 1oz of the rum for Licor 43 (leaving the remaining .5oz as rum) and swapped the Amontillado Sherry with an Oloroso Sherry instead. It was quite nice! Thank you for these amazing cocktails!
TOO MUCH NUTMEG
that is a great name indeed :))
Are there any health issues with consuming whole raw eggs?
Can’t wait to try the S’No Problem 🙂 but I noticed a small mistake in the description, it says 1/2 oz (30 mL) instead of 15 mL
Cookies are great 😂yes, yes they are
I’m gonna have to try my hand at the chocolate punch cocktail for Christmas Eve when the family comes over to visit. Thanks Anders enjoyed the video.
@anders or anyone who can help – my local liquor stores don’t have the Amontillado Sherry. What would be the closest substitute?
Made the chocolate punch as an after dinner drink on Christmas Day. Really nice drink Anders exactly what I was looking for and as you say extremely decadent. 1 down and definitely a few more to go lovely. Keep up the good work. A noble beast tomorrow.
I’m digging the flannel 😄 & sexy drink!
For everyone that ever wondered where the title track is from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aouQRbx6ts
Nice blackwatch plaid!
Can you make this egg nog recipe as a large batch? Maybe you can make a video of it!
It’s a year old video but I tried the s‘no problem today and I love it! Would you consider a video just for hot cocktails?
S’no problem? Are you a how I met your mother fan by any chance??
Thanks for all the recipes!
My dear, delightful Anders. I fear your talents might nudge me to the alcoholic dark side. I want to try every single one. Also, I lament that you probably play for the “other team”. Sigh. Oh well. 😉
I love watching you make drinks. So well presented. Thank you for the awesome ideas. Having a Friendsgiving next Sat and would be great for that. Any updates for this year would be awesome.
Just tried the s’no problem and I’m definitely having another one tomorrow! 👍
Awesome collection. And the sno prob! I am so making that this weekend! Merriest to you both! Thanks for all the cocktail fun. 😉💖
Where can I buy those glasses that you used for the Chocolate Punch?
Great
Hey there Anders, where do you get your cocktail glasses?
Subscribing because you give non-dairy, non-egg options! Thank you!
1:32 Did Anders really just give “smokey” as a tasting note for the beginner-friendly zero-smoke Monkey Shoulder? Surprised the comments section wasn’t all over this!
If you read this Anders, I love the content, just poking fun 😊
That egg nog recipe was spectacular and a HUGE hit this year! Do you have an egg nog recipe that can be made as a large batch?
The Rusty Nail is a great drink not many people order.
Chocolate Punch……Delish Cheers
Does anybody know something about the history of the Littlest rebel? Anders calls it an old drink, but im not finding anything online
Review for the Yuletide wave- Very good. It took me a bit to get to this one as I had to make my own Allspice Dram.
Bravo on the recipes, all winners. The egg nog is a lot better with some VANILLA!
Well that was fun! Can’t wait to try some….tak! 🤙
it would be great if you could tell us how to convert these to mocktails!
Thanks for the S’no Problem. I love tea and there aren’t enough tea based cocktails for my liking. I currently infuse gin with different types and flavors of teas and they make great gin and tonics.
Just recently discovered your channel that has inspired me to dive into the realm of cocktail mixing. Outstanding content that makes me hope that I’m not too late to view many more ideas and recipes to come. Happy New Year!
I know this video is from last Christmas, but where is the beautiful glass used for the chocolate punch drink from?😍 it’s so perfect for the holidays!