Van Gogh Vodka celebrates the holiday season with a spirited line-up of 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails. Van Gogh Vodka puts a liquid spin on the traditional holiday song with a Winter Wonderland cocktail, Eggnog Martini and delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Shots. Sip a little further and you will find Old St. Nick tippling a Kringle Kocoa.

Winter Wonderland Cocktail Recipe

Winter Wonderland

2 ounces Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka

1 ounce Clear Crème de Cacao

2 ounces White Chocolate Liqueur

1 ounce Heavy Whipping Cream

1/2 teaspoon Coconut Flakes

White Chocolate Wafer Stick Garnish

Place vodka, crème de cacao, chocolate liqueur and heavy cream in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and thoroughly blended. Strain into well chilled martini glass. Garnish with coconut flakes on top. Insert chocolate wafer stick.

Spiced Caramel Apple Martini Recipe

Spiced Caramel Apple – recipe by Kara Newman, Spice and Ice author

2 ounces Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur

1 ounce Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka

2-1/2 ounce Apple Cider

Dash Lemon Juice

Agave Syrup and Gingersnap Cookies Garnish

Rim martini glass with agave syrup. Dip rim in crushed gingersnap cookies. Set aside. Place all liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared martini glass.

Eggnog Martini Recipe

Eggnog Martini

1-1/2 ounce Eggnog

1 ounce Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka

3/4 ounce Amaretto Liqueur

Grated Nutmeg or Cinnamon

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with dusting of grated nutmeg or cinnamon.

I prefer freshly grated nutmeg for drinks and food. It’s a little more work, but well worth the effort. Look for whole nutmeg and a handy dandy nutmeg grater.

Spicy Gingerbread Drink Recipe

Spicy Gingerbread

1 ounce Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1/2 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

2 ounce Ginger Beer

Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Place vodka, hazelnut liqueur and butterscotch schnapps in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

When you’re garnishing a drink with cinnamon sticks, you need long sticks that won’t sink in your drink. I like thse 6-inch cinnamon sticks for tall drinks, hot toddies, and teas. 

Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail Recipe

Gingerbread Cookie

1 ounce Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka

1 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps

1 ounce Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Goldschlager Liqueur

1/2 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

Gingerbread Cookie Garnish

Place all liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with gingerbread cookie.

Candy Cane Lane Cocktail Recipe

Candy Cane Lane

2-1/2 ounce Van Gogh Vodka

1 ounce White Crème de Menthe

1/2 ounce Peppermint Schnapps

1 ounce Heavy Whipping Cream

Splash Grenadine

Peppermint Candy Garnish

Place splash of grenadine in bottom of chilled martini glass. Set aside. Add remaining liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into martini glass. Martini should take on a sort of swirl effect as you pour ingredients over the grenadine. Garnish with peppermint candy.

I love dressing my drink with fun little garnishes. These little candy cane spoons are adorable. I’ve also used chocolate covered peppermint poles as cocktail garnishes. They’re a little addictive to snack on though. 

Turtle Doves Cocktail Recipe

Turtle Doves

2 ounces Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka

2 ounces Hazelnut Liqueur

1 ounce Amaretto Liqueur

1-1/2 ounce Heavy Whipping Cream

Cinnamon and Sugar

Wet rim of martini glass with amaretto. Dip rim into mixture of equal parts cinnamon and sugar. Set aside. Place all liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared martini glass.

Berry Merry Xmas Martini Recipe

Berry Merry Xmas

1-1/2 ounce Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka

1/2 ounce Triple Sec

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1 ounce Cranberry Juice

1 ounce Club Soda

Place all ingredients except club soda in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Top with club soda. Berry Merry Xmas can also be served on the rocks.

Kringle Kocoa Hot Chocolate Recipe

Kringle Kocoa

2 ounces Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka

4 ounces Hot Chocolate

3 Roasted Marshmallows

Pour vodka and hot chocolate in heat resistant mug. Garnish with skewered marshmallows.

Cafe Caramel Cocktail Recipe

Café Caramel – recipe by Rene Matos

2-1/2 ounce Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka

1/2 ounce Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka

1/4 ounce Caramel Sauce

1 ounce Vanilla Ice Cream – softened

Cholive or Chocolate Shavings Garnish

Place vodkas, caramel sauce and softened ice cream into cocktail. Shake vigorously to ensure caramel is well blended. Pour into martini glass. Garnish with choice of chocolate garnish.

Dessert Shot Recipe for 6

Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert Shots – serves 6

1-14 ounce can Pumpkin – chilled

3 ounces Reduced Fat Cream Cheese

6 ounces Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt

1 cup Low Fat Milk

1/4 cup Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg

6 teaspoons Graham Cracker Crumbs – optional

Place all ingredients except graham cracker crumbs in a blender. Blend until mixture is silky smooth. Pour into shot glasses. Top each serving with a teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs.

Reindeer Tracks Cocktail Recipe

Reindeer Tracks

2 ounces Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka

1 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1/2 ounce Crème de Cacao

1/2 ounce Heavy Whipping Cream

2 Chocolate Wafer Cookies – crushed

Rim martini glass with crème de cacao. Dip rim into crushed chocolate wafer cookies. Set aside. Place all liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared martini glass. Garnish with sprinkling of more chocolate cookie crumbs if desired.

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