Santa’s Sleighride Cocktail
This cozy holiday cocktail blends brandy, amaretto, and eggnog with vanilla ice cream for a festive, creamy treat. Sweet, spiced, and extra smooth—perfect for a Christmas party or sipping by the fire.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or shot glass
- Strainer
- Martini or coupe glasses
- Small plate
- Bar spoon
- Small saucepan
- Grater or microplane
Ingredients
- 2 oz brandy
- 1 oz amaretto
- 3 oz eggnog chilled
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream softened
- ground nutmeg for garnish
- cinnamon sticks optional, for garnish
- sugar crystals for glass rim
- fresh cranberries optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Dip the rims in simple syrup, then coat with sugar crystals.
- Add brandy, amaretto, eggnog, simple syrup, and vanilla ice cream to your shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake until cold and well mixed.
- Strain into prepared glasses.
- Sprinkle a little ground nutmeg on top.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and fresh cranberries if desired.
Notes
Freshly grated nutmeg has the best aroma, but pre-ground works too. You can substitute heavy cream for ice cream in a pinch. For a lighter drink, cut the eggnog with milk. Prepare sugar rims ahead of time for a crowd.