The holiday season stirs up a slew of different emotions. For some, “the most wonderful time of the year!” For others, high anxiety caused by a dizzying array of demands. This post was curated for the folks who enter the holidays filled with high expectations, but find themselves in situations that require a little more than herbal tea and hot yoga to get them through…
The situation:
You hit snooze one too many times and wake up late. Today’s task? Make holiday magic for the kids without letting humbugs ruin your plans. But first, coffee.
The drink:
Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
½ oz coffee liqueur
1 oz espresso, freshly brewed (or cold brew concentrate)
½ oz simple syrup
Full recipe here.
The situation:
You’re on a Zoom call with family and need patience, focus, and a little bit of liquid luck. Fairy Godmother to the rescue…
The drink:
The Fairy Godmother
The Fairy Godmother
1 oz absinthe
¾ oz Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur
¾ oz pineapple juice
½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
Full recipe here.
The situation:
Your mother-in-law comments on your weight or, worse, your parenting.
The drink:
Prickly Pear Margarita
Prickly Pear Margarita
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Prickly Pear Liqueur
1 oz blanco tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
½ oz agave syrup
Full recipe here.
The situation:
You’ve burned the bejeezus out of the roast potatoes.
The drink:
Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
½ oz Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur
⅓ cup fresh squeezed clementine or blood orange juice
Ginger beer
1 sprig fresh thyme or mint, for garnish
Full recipe here.
The situation:
Your kids got their hands on some paint and your favorite holiday sweater became their canvas…
The drink:
Vodka and Elderflower Lemonade
Vodka and Elderflower Lemonade
3 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur
4 oz fresh squeezed lemonade
Club soda
Lemons, for garnish
Full recipe here.
Chin up, girl, and grab a glass. Let’s get through the holidays together. Find Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Spirits at a store near you and share your favorite holiday cocktails with us using #thatchersorganic. View the blogs linked above for more great recipes and content.
