Whether you’re planning your Christmas party food and drink menu or if you’re just craving a holiday-scented cocktail, we’ve got some sweet and cinnamon spice-tinged drink recipes to experiment with!
You may have seen these new Smirnoff flavored vodkas on the shelves of your grocery store–Smirnoff Cinna-Sugar Twist Flavored Vodka and Smirnoff Wild Honey Flavored Vodka–but have you given them a taste yet? Both are surprisingly versatile. The Cinna-Sugar Twist adds a bit of sweetness and warm spice while the Wild Honey has a clean, almost floral note. Both flavored vodkas work well with many simple mixers for quick cocktails.
When party planning, I’m all about saving as much time as possible. I try my best to make sure all food and drinks are prepped in advance (or take as little time to assemble as possible) so that the moment my guests arrive, I can relax and enjoy the party with them.
Check out these quick-to-assemble cocktail recipes for Smirnoff’s new offerings (recipes courtesy of the brand):
True Temptation
- 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF® Wild Honey flavored vodka
- 3 oz. lemonade
- 2 oz. club soda
Glassware: Highball
Garnish: Lemon wheel
Preparation: Shake and serve over ice, top with club soda
Lucky Lemonade
- 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF® Cinna-Sugar Twist flavored vodka
- 2 oz. lemonade
- 3 oz. club soda
Glassware: Stemless wine glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel
Preparation: Shake and serve over ice
The Citrus Edge
- 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF® Cinna-Sugar Twist flavored vodka
- 1 oz. grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz. lime juice
- 0.5 oz. agave nectar
Glassware: Martini glass
Garnish: Lime wheel
Preparation: Shake and serve
Truth Tea
- 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF® Wild Honey flavored vodka
- 5 oz. cold brew tea (mint or chamomile)
Glassware: Highball
Garnish: Mint sprigs in lemon wheel
Preparation: Shake and serve over ice
Honey Crush
- 1 oz. SMIRNOFF® Wild Honey flavored vodka
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- .5 oz. bourbon
- 4 lemon wedges
Glassware: Rocks glass w/ thick bottom
Garnish: Mint sprig
Preparation: Muddle mint and lemon wedges in simple syrup; shake, strain and serve over ice; top with club soda
Cinnamon Snap
- 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF® Cinna-Sugar Twist flavored vodka
- 3 oz. limeade
- 2 oz. ginger beer
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Lime wheel
Preparation: Shake and serve over ice
Cider House Rules
- 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF® Wild Honey flavored vodka
- 2.5 oz. apple juice
- 2.5 oz. cider
Glassware: Highball
Preparation: Shake and serve over ice
Wish You Were Here
- 1 oz. SMIRNOFF® Wild Honey flavored vodka
- 2 oz. dry white wine
- 3 oz. lemon lime soda
Glassware: Stemmed wine glass
Garnish: Lemon and lime wheels
Preparation: Build in glass over ice, stir
Cheeky Churro
- 1 oz. SMIRNOFF® Cinna-Sugar Twist flavored vodka
- 0.5 oz. orange liqueur
- 0.5 oz. Baileys® Irish cream liqueur with a Hint of Vanilla Cinnamon Flavor
- 0.5 oz. light cream
Glassware: Coupe glass
Garnish: Grated cinnamon
Preparation: Shake and serve
Coco Cooler
- 1.5 oz. SMIRNOFF® Cinna-Sugar Twist flavored vodka
- 5 oz. coconut water
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Orange wedge
Preparation: Scoop crushed ice into glass, shake and serve