Tipsy Santa

The Tipsy Santa cocktail is a delightful holiday drink that combines the warmth of whiskey with the festive flavors of cranberry and orange. Garnished with rosemary, cranberries, and a vibrant orange wheel, this drink will add holiday cheer to any gathering. Inspired by brittsbevs.

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Tipsy Santa

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Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, Christmas cocktails, christmas whiskey cocktails, Cranberry Juice, santa cocktails, whiskey cocktails

Servings: 1

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Rocks Glass

Ingredients

• 2 oz whiskey
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• 0.5 oz orange juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• cranberries for garnish
• orange wheel for garnish
• rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Add whiskey, cranberry juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and a rosemary sprig to the shaker.
• Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 10–15 seconds.
• Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
• Garnish with an orange wheel, a fresh rosemary sprig, and a few cranberries. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tips

• Gently bruise the rosemary sprig before shaking to release its aromatic oils for an enhanced herbal flavor.
• For an extra festive presentation, lightly dust the rosemary garnish with powdered sugar to mimic snow.
• If you prefer a slightly sweeter drink, increase the simple syrup to 0.75 oz.

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Tasting Notes

The Tipsy Santa is a well-balanced cocktail with the sweetness of cranberry and orange juices harmonizing beautifully with the whiskey’s depth. A hint of rosemary adds a festive, earthy aroma, making this cocktail a perfect winter indulgence.