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10 Festive Cocktails for a Scandinavian Christmas Mingle
Hosting a Christmas mingle is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity and treat your guests to unique, festive drinks. This year, elevate your holiday gathering with a selection of elegant Nordic-inspired cocktails. Each drink is designed to complement the warm, minimalist aesthetic of Scandinavian decor with white, gold, and wintery accents. Below, we’ve compiled ten stunning recipes with tips for presentation and ambiance to create a cozy and refined Christmas atmosphere.
Rosemary Cloud Cocktail
Served in a tall, frosted glass, it features a fluffy foam topping garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary, edible gold flakes, and a dusting of cinnamon. The soft, herbal notes of rosemary combined with the warm spice of cinnamon make it a perfect drink to welcome your guests.
Ingredients
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lemon juice
- 15ml rosemary simple syrup
- Egg white (for foam)
- Edible gold flakes and rosemary sprig for garnish
Shake all ingredients vigorously to create a foam, strain into a frosted glass, and garnish with rosemary and gold flakes.
Cranberry Snow Cocktail
This festive martini is a showstopper, with its classic gold-rimmed glass and garnishes of star anise and a twist of orange peel. Dusted with edible gold, it’s a glamorous addition to your holiday lineup.
Recipe:
- 50ml vodka
- 25ml dry vermouth
- Dash of orange bitters
- Star anise and orange peel twist for garnish
Stir the vodka, vermouth, and bitters with ice, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with star anise and orange peel.
Golden Star Anise Martini
Served in a tall, slender frosted glass, it features a fluffy foam topping garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary, edible gold flakes, and a dusting of cinnamon. The soft, herbal notes of rosemary combined with the warm spice of cinnamon make it a perfect drink to welcome your guests.
Ingredients
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lemon juice
- 15ml rosemary simple syrup
- Egg white (for foam)
- Edible gold flakes and rosemary sprig for garnish
Shake all ingredients vigorously to create a foam, strain into a frosted glass, and garnish with rosemary and gold flakes.
Winter Forest Gimlet
Inspired by the serenity of a snowy forest, this cocktail combines the refreshing taste of cucumber and thyme with a frosty powdered sugar rim. Served in an etched snowflake lowball glass, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Recipe:
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lime juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- Thin cucumber slice and thyme sprig for garnish
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a glass, and garnish with the cucumber and thyme.
Lingonberry Sparkler
The Lingonberry Sparkler is a light and festive champagne-based drink that embodies Scandinavian flavors. With floating lingonberries and a sugared rosemary sprig, this drink is as refreshing as it is beautiful.
Recipe:
- 20ml lingonberry syrup
- Champagne or prosecco
- Lingonberries and sugared rosemary for garnish
Pour lingonberry syrup into a champagne flute, top with bubbly, and garnish with sugared rosemary.
Nordic Spiced Toddy
Warm and comforting, the Nordic Spiced Toddy is served in a matte ceramic mug with a cinnamon stick, dried orange, and star anise garnish. It’s the perfect drink to cozy up with during your mingle.
Recipe:
- 200ml hot water
- 50ml spiced rum
- 1 tsp honey
- Star anise, cinnamon stick, and dried orange slice for garnish
Mix honey and rum in a mug, top with hot water, and garnish.
Apple Cinnamon Glögg
A modern twist on traditional glögg, this drink features apple and cinnamon flavors, topped with a cinnamon stick and apple slice. Served in a thick glass, it brings warmth and a nostalgic touch to the mingle.
Recipe:
- 200ml apple cider
- 25ml rum or brandy
- 1 cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish
Heat cider and rum, pour into a glass, and garnish.
Saffron Gin Fizz
Add a pop of color with the Saffron Gin Fizz. Its frothy top, adorned with saffron threads and a rosemary sprig, makes it a stunning centerpiece drink.
Recipe:
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lemon juice
- 15ml saffron syrup
- Egg white (for foam)
- Saffron threads and rosemary for garnish
Shake all ingredients, strain into a tall glass, and garnish.
Frosted Juniper Mule
This frosty cocktail is served in a glass with a gold handle, featuring a frosty dusting of powdered sugar and a garnish of juniper berries and dried orange.
Recipe:
- 50ml vodka
- 25ml lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Juniper berries and dried orange for garnish
Pour vodka and lime juice over ice, top with ginger beer, and garnish.
Cardamom Coffee Cocktail
Perfect for coffee lovers, this rich cocktail is served in a matte ceramic cup and topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cardamom.
Recipe:
- 50ml coffee liqueur
- 100ml strong brewed coffee
- Whipped cream and ground cardamom for garnish
Mix coffee and liqueur, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with cardamom.
