Santa Baby Cocktail: The Ultimate Holiday Drink
Do you want the perfect holiday cocktail that’s dressed up like Santa himself, sweet, sparkly, and ooh-so-perfect to sip under the Christmas tree? Well, look no further because the Santa Baby is just what you’re looking for this holiday season!
This cocktail is not only beautiful but equally delicious! With its gorgeous red color from fresh raspberry simple syrup, a hint of Chambord, and the festive sparkle of rose Brut Champagne, this drink captures the holiday spirit in every sip.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into the basics to make your new holiday go-to cocktail!
Step 1: Make the Raspberry Simple Syrup
To start, you’ll make a quick and easy raspberry simple syrup that brings bold color and sweetness to your Santa Baby cocktail.
- Simmer the Ingredients: Combine a pint of fresh raspberries, one cup of sugar, and one cup of water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain: After simmering, press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, extracting all that raspberry goodness. This will leave you with a beautiful, vibrant syrup perfect for adding that Christmas-red color to your cocktail. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 2: Decorate Your Glass Like Santa
To give this cocktail its holiday flair, you’ll dress the glass to look just like Santa’s iconic outfit! This fun step makes this drink as festive to look at as it is to drink.
- Rim the Glass: Using a knife, coat the rim of your glass with marshmallow fluff, leaving about an inch uncoated for easy sipping.
- Add Coconut for a “Snowy” Look: Dip the rim in sweetened coconut flakes, then use your fingers to press extra coconut around the edges so it sticks to the fluff. This fluffy coconut trim adds a snowy touch that looks just like Santa’s beard!
Step 3: Mix the Santa Baby Cocktail
With your raspberry simple syrup ready and your glass dressed up, it’s time to shake up this festive holiday cocktail.
- Combine Ingredients in a Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, Chambord, the raspberry simple syrup, and a squeeze of lemon. Chambord, a delicious raspberry liqueur, adds a rich raspberry flavor and an extra pop of color.
- Shake Well: Shake the ingredients together until well-mixed and nicely chilled.
- Pour and Top with Champagne: Strain the mixture into your prepared glass, then top it off with a generous splash of rose Brut Champagne. This final touch adds a beautiful sparkle and bubbly finish.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
For the finishing touch, garnish your Santa Baby Cocktail with three fresh raspberries on a skewer. This simple yet festive addition completes the look and makes your holiday drink picture-perfect!
Santa Baby Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 Pan
- 1 Fine Meshed Sieve
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Vodka
- 1 Oz Chambord
- 1 Oz Raspberry Simple Syrup
- 1 Squeeze 1/4 Lemon
- 3-4 Oz Rose Brut Champagne
Raspberry Simple Syrup
- 1 Pint Raspberries
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
Rim of Glass
- 1 Tsp Marshmallow Fluff
- 1 TB Sweetened Coconut
- 3 Fresh Raspberries Skewered
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup by bringing the raspberries, sugar and water to a boil then simmering for 15 minutes
- Strain the cooled mixture through a fine mesh sieve and refrigerate the syrup
- Using a knife rim the edge of your glass with marshmallow fluff leaving an inch or so for sipping
- Dip the edge in coconut and use your fingers to adhere additional coconut to the rim
- To an ice filled Shaker add Vodka, Chambord, Simple Syrup and squeeze of lemon shake and pour into prepared glass
- Top off with Rose Brut Champagne and garnish with 3 raspberries
Conclusion
The Santa Baby Cocktail is a show-stopping holiday drink that will add some serious sparkle to your Christmas celebrations. With its beautiful color, festive rim, and delicious raspberry flavor, it’s a drink you’ll want to share with friends and family all season long.
So grab your cocktail shaker, play your favorite version of “Santa Baby,” and let this delightful cocktail bring a touch of holiday cheer to your next gathering. Cheers to a Merry Christmas!
