Festive “Grocery Store” Cocktails
photo by Heather Gallagher
We're spilling the tea for easy tipples you can make at home! Pick up the ingredients for all THREE of these culinary, festive cocktails at your local grocery or bodega! 'Tis the season to skip extra stops, right?
We’ve adapted each recipe for a zippy, alcohol-free version so you can look like a star at any kind of party.
Don’t forget to take a pic and tag us on Insta, we love seeing what you're shaking up 😉 .
photo by Heather Gallagher
Mole Espresso Martini
1 ounce Vodka
1/2 ounce Amaro Meletti (or other amaro)
1 ounce Mole-Coconut syrup (recipe below!)
1 ounce Cold Brew Espresso
½ ounce Coffee Liqueur (if you don’t have this, increase the Mole Syrup and Espresso by a ¼ ounce each)
Shake it hard so she’s frothy! Don’t have a shaker? No biggie, use a mason jar with a lid.
Strain into a stemmed glass.
Garnish with grated orange zest.
Alcohol-Free Version
2 ounces Espresso
1 ounce Mole-Coconut Syrup
1 ounce Milk of Choice
Shake it hard, strain, garnish with Orange Zest
Mole-Coconut Syrup
1 can Coconut Milk
2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
2 tsp Paprika
½ tsp Chili flakes (omit if you’re spice-sensitive, go wild and add more if you want it spicy)
1 tsp Coriander
2 Cinnamon sticks
1.5 cups Sugar, Brown Sugar, or Maple
Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, let cool.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
photo by Chadwick Estey
Hot Cocoa UPGRADE
6oz mug of Hot Cocoa
.5 oz Mole-Coconut Syrup (recipe above!)
1 oz Genepy or Green Chartreuse
DELUXE Hot Cocoa
Top with a dollop of Amaro Montenegro Whipped Cream, recipe below.
Amaro Montenegro Whipped Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1.5 ounces Montenegro
Combine and whip until she’s holding her shape. Be careful not to go too far, a little wet and glossy is perfect for a drink topper!
Pro tip if you don’t have a mixer or don’t want to whisk by hand, grab a mason jar. Seal with lid and shake for a few minutes and you’ll have perfect whipped cream!
*Don’t have Montenegro? Orange Liqueur, Licor 43, or Amaretto would be a delish substitute (find them in your parents' cabinet).
photo by Katie Palatucci
Ruh Roh, we forgot to make Egg Nog
1 ounce Brandy
½ ounce Cream Sherry
¼ ounce Maple
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Whole egg
Shake without ice to emulsify the egg.
Add ice and shake (hard!) for a little longer than you typically would.
Strain into your loveliest glass.
Grate Fresh Nutmeg on top.
Alcohol-Free Flip
3 ounces Milk of your choice
1 Whole egg
1 oz Maple Syrup
2 drops Vanilla extract
1 dash Angostura Bitters* omit if opposed
Same instructions as above!
photo by Heather Gallagher