If you’re looking to add a festive twist to your holiday celebrations, the Santa Hat Cocktail is the perfect choice. Inspired by the cheerful holiday accessory, this cocktail is a delightful combination of flavors that captures the essence of Christmas. With its bright red hue and coconut rim resembling the fuzzy trim of Santa’s hat, it’s both a visual and flavorful treat.
Santa Hat Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesCalories
213
kcal
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Ingredients
45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz vodka
30 ml 1 fl oz cranberry juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz triple sec
15 ml 1/2 fl oz lime juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz simple syrup
Coconut flakes (for rim)
Corn syrup (for rim)
Ice cubes
Equipment
Cocktail shaker- Strainer
- Jigger
- Martini glass
Instructions
- Dip the rim of the martini glass in corn syrup, then roll it in coconut flakes to resemble the white, fluffy trim of Santa’s hat. Set the glass aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- For an extra festive touch, you can add a small strawberry or cherry on top of the rim to represent Santa’s hat pom-pom.
Notes
- For an added layer of flavor, consider using flavored vodka such as vanilla or cranberry to enhance the holiday spirit of the drink.
