‘Tis the season to be jolly, but sometimes it’s hard to be good all the time. That’s where the naughty and nice cocktail comes in. This festive drink is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, just like the good and mischievous sides of our personalities. Made with a blend of whisky, ginger syrup, and fruit juices, this indulgent cocktail is sure to bring out the naughty and nice in all of us.
If you like making unique, festive cocktails that require minimal ingredients and effort, this is perfect for you.
This naughty and nice cocktail is so easy to make and I love how they turned out!
This cocktail will be a huge hit at any holiday party.
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Naughty and Nice Cocktail Ingredients
You will need:
- Whiskey
- Ginger syrup
- Cranberry juice
- Grapefruit juice
- Orange juice
- Ice
- Orange slices
- Rosemary sprig
- Fresh cranberries
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance can I make this cocktail?
I would make this right before serving.
Can I make this as a party punch in a large quantity?
Yes. While this particular cocktail was made for 2 servings, you can certainly double, triple, etc. the main punch recipe with the juices. Then put orange juice in a carafe next to the party punch along with some orange slices, rosemary sprigs and some fresh cranberries so guests can fill their own glasses.
Can I use something else besides Whiskey?
Yes. If you are not a whiskey fan, you can also use vodka or white rum if you prefer.
How to Make A Naughty and Nice Cocktail
Dip your glass into some corn syrup or something sticky and then coat the rim of the glass with sugar crystals or holiday sprinkles.
To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add your whiskey, grapefruit juice, ginger syrup, and cranberry juice. Shake well to combine.
Divide evenly between two glasses and add extra ice if needed.
Top with orange juice.
Garnish with an orange wedge, rosemary sprig, and fresh cranberries.
Serve and enjoy!
How to Serve Naughty and Nice Cocktail
Serve it up inside a festive glass for the holidays!
Naughty and Nice Cocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz whiskey
- 2 oz ginger syrup
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 4 oz grapefruit juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- Ice
- Orange slices
- Rosemary sprig
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Dip your glass into some corn syrup or something sticky and then coat the rim of the glass with sugar crystals or holiday sprinkles.
- To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add your whiskey, grapefruit juice, ginger syrup, and cranberry juice. Shake well to combine.
- Divide evenly between two glasses and add extra ice if needed.
- Top with orange juice.
- Garnish with an orange wedge, rosemary sprig, and fresh cranberries.
- Serve and enjoy!
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.