Cookie cocktails for Christmas

Sure, milk and cookies for Santa has long been a Christmas tradition, but times have changed and St Nick is reining in his cravings for sugar-laden treats. And you aren’t a kid anymore, meaning you can indulge your sweet tooth in an adult-only manner – sipping sweet drinks, like our indulgent-sounding yet diet-friendly (compared to monster cookies and a tall glass of milk) cookie cocktails. Good for Santa and good for you!

Snickerdoodle

Serves 1

Smacking of cinnamon, butterscotch and cream, this snickerdoodle-tini is a delectable, yet modestly-sized, dessert drink.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Partida Resposado Tequila
• 3/4 ounce Baileys
• 1/2 ounce butterscotch schnapps
• 3/4 ounce cream
• Splash of cinnamon schnapps
• Cinnamon stick for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except cinnamon stick in a shaker and shake with ice.
2. Strain into martini glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Seven Layer Cookie

Serves 1

The classic seven layer cookie gets a cocktail makeover that boasts far fewer calories and more festive flair.

Ingredients

• Crushed cookie crumbs
• 3/4 ounce Godiva Liqueur
• 3/4 ounce coconut rum
• 1/2 ounce butterscotch schnapps
• 1/2 ounce Partida Anejo Tequila
• 1/4 ounce Frangelico
• 1/2 ounce Baileys
• 1/2 ounce Amaretto

Directions

1. Dip the rim of a martini glass in water then in cookie crumbs. Set aside.
2. Shake remaining ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into prepared martini glass to serve.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookie

Serves 1

Chocolate and mint are a quintessential holiday pair. Swapping out a handful of chocolate mint cookies for this chocolate mint drink will help you squeeze into that sexy holiday dress.

Ingredients

• Finely crushed candy cane
• 3/4 ounce Partida Blanco Tequila
• 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
• 3/4 ounce Godiva Liqueur
• 1-1/2 ounces cream

Directions

1. Dip the rim of a martini glass in water and then in crushed candy cane. Set aside.
2. Shake remaining ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into prepared martini glass. Garnish with a small candy cane, if desired.

Toasted Macaroon

Serves 1

Turn your love for macaroons into a sweet sipping affair with this coconut rum and tequila drink. If you really love coconut, be sure to garnish cocktail with a sprinkling of finely crushed unsweetened toasted coconut.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce lite coconut milk
• 1-1/2 ounces coconut rum
• 1/4 ounce Licor 43
• 1/2 ounce Partida Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 ounce Frangelico

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice.
2. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with toasted coconut shavings on top, if desired.

Sugar Cookie

Serves 1

The classic sugar cookie may be one of your kids’ favorite eats but this simple sugar cookie cocktail will fast become one of your go-to holiday treats.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar plus more for rimming glass
• 2-1/2 ounces Partida Resposado Tequila

Directions

1. Dip the rim of a cordial glass in water then brown sugar.
2. Add tequila and brown sugar into a shaker with ice and shake ingredients well. Strain into prepared glass.

While enjoying your Christmas cookie cocktails, remember to sip responsibly. Santa can rely on his reindeer to get him safely home; be sure you can safely drive home, too.

Happy holidays!

More holiday cocktail ideas

• Dessert cocktails for the holidays
• Colorful cocktails for the holidays
• 12 Days of Christmas cocktails