8 Crazy Hanukkah Drinks to Try Out
The holiday season is officially open! And what better way to kick off the celebrations by making this Hanukkah unforgettable with a few cocktail drinks!
We’ve selected 8 tried and tested Hanukkah cocktail recipes that you could use to spice up your holiday:
Manischewitz Sangria Martini
Manischewitz wine has been a staple kosher drink most American Jews know very well. However, to make your toasts more flavourful why not mix it up with a few fine ingredients.
Try out this Manischewitz Sangria Martini recipe and you would not like to take your Manischewitz wine any other way - we promise!
Recipe courtesy of Chron.com
Ingredients:
- 1 part raspberry vodka
- 1/2 part Triple sec
- 1/2 part pear Schnapps
- 2 parts Manischewitz Concord-grape wine
- 1 part fresh sour mix
- 1 part Sprite
- Lemon twists, for added oomph
Instructions:
Pour all ingredients including ice into a cocktail shaker and shake your new signature drink. Pour your beverage into a martini glass, add Sprite, garnish with a lemon twist, and enjoy.
The Dreidel
Here’s another drink that will make your Hannoukah a holiday full of good spirit. The Dreidel is a daring and playful cocktail with colorful ingredients. The aftertaste is sure to bring a festive mood.
Recipe courtesy of Food.com
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces plum brandy
- 2 ounces apple juice
- 1⁄2 ounce lemon juice
- 1⁄2 ounce cherry-flavored liqueur
- 1⁄2 ounce egg white
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- ice
Instructions:
Fill up ⅔ of a shaker with ice and add all of the ingredients. Shake it hard for 30 seconds, strain your drink into a small wine glass and voila you’ve made yourself a nice Dreidel cocktail. Enjoy!
Blueberry Virgin Mojito
Mojitos are the best! We’re used to enjoying them during the summer but we have a recipe that you should definitely try this winter holiday season. And for the alcohol-free cocktail aficionados - this Blueberry Virgin Mojito has zero alcohol!
Recipe courtesy of Pepperdelight.com
Ingredients:
- 10-12 blueberries
- ½ of squeezed lime
- 3-4 mint leaves
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup crushed ice
- ½ cup club soda
- ½ cup of water
Instructions
Muddle the blueberries and the mint leaves together until they start oozing great aroma and get all juicy. Add the mix to a tall glass and pour in the lime and the sugar, then stir well.
Add the crushed ice, water, top with the soda, and you get a delicious alcohol-free cocktail to enjoy this Hanukkah.
Non-Alcoholic Ginger Punch
The Non-Alcoholic Ginger Punch is another alcohol-free cocktail to add to your Hanukkah Beverage List that saves from being a delicious addition to your holiday, it is also a healthy drink worth mixing up.
The orange and lemon juice combined with ginger give you a revitalizing cocktail ideal for Hanukkah!
Recipe courtesy of Thymeandlove.com
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Pound Ginger, sliced
- 4 Cups Cold Water
- 1/2 Cup Organic Cane Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
- Ice for serving
- Sliced orange and lemon for serving, optional
Instructions:
In a pot, bring the ginger, sugar, and water to a boil on medium heat then reduce to low heat and cook for another 15 minutes.
Strain the ginger water in a large pitcher and let cool before adding the other ingredients.
Once the water has cooled down slightly pour the lemon and orange juice and stir well. Add the ice cubes and the orange slices and you have yourself a healthy Hanukkah cocktail to enjoy!
Shalom
Shalom is the perfect drink to greet your family with this Hanukkah. Fast and easy to prepare this cocktail is a perfect addition to the festive dinner.
Recipe courtesy of drinkoftheweek.com
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Russian Standard Vodka
- 3 oz Nantucket Squeezed Lemonade
- 1 slice of lemon, garnish
Instructions:
Combine the vodka with the lemon and ice. Garnish with a slice of lemon and you’re ready to sip on this delicious “peace” cocktail!
Bitai Avon
Our next cocktail entry continues the vodka themed drinks and is as equally easy to make as the Shalom cocktail. It replaces orange with apple juice and adds cinnamon for an extra festive feeling.
Recipe courtesy of drinkoftheweek.com
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Russian Standard Vodka
- 3.5 oz Harney & Sons Organic Apple juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 apple slice
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a highball glass and stir well. Garnish with the apple slice and cinnamon stick and you’re ready. Bon Appetit!
Fig Dark Stormy
This cocktail with an interesting name combines and a fine selection of ingredients suitable for anyone ready to experiment with textures and tastes. Adding it to your Hanukkah drink list will definitely be something your guests will appreciate and savor.
Recipe courtesy of halfbakedharvest.com
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 ounces dark rum (or bourbon)
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 3 ounces Brooklyn Crafted- Extra Spicy Ginger Beer
- fresh figs and thyme, for serving
Instructions:
Use a shaker to mix the fig preserves, bourbon, and lemon juice. Shake until well combined. Strain the drink into a glass filled with ice. Top with the ginger beer and garnish with the fresh figs and thyme. All that’s left for you to do is to take a sip and enjoy!
Hot Toddy with Spiced Rum
Last but not least Hot Toddy with Spiced Rum is the drink to spark a festive mood at your Hanukkah celebration!
Recipe courtesy of halfbakedharvest.com
Ingredients:
- 1 25 cups pineapple or orange juice
- 2 cups of water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 6 to 8 ounces spiced rum and/or whiskey (combine if desired)
- 8 ounces Boylan Ginger Ale
- 2 cinnamon sticks and a pinch of cinnamon (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Orange peel or slices to garnish
- Star anise or whole cloves to garnish
Instructions:
In a small pot add the water, juice, honey, alcohol, and ginger ale. Simmer on medium heat until well combined and the honey is completely dissolved. It should take about 2 minutes.
Then add the cinnamon and all the spices. Continue simmering on low to medium heat for another 5 minutes.
Pour the mixture into glasses and garnish with the star anise, orange slices and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Your warm and cozy Hanukkah cocktail is ready to savor!
Try these recipes and add a merry spice to your Hanukkah. Be daring and experiment with new ingredients. Make your signature cocktail this holiday season with a small assistance from the masters in the trade. And most importantly don’t forget to enjoy yourself. Happy Hanukkah!
