Bring Holiday Cheer with EFFEN Vodka

With the holidays only a few weeks away, check out these festive cocktails from EFFEN® Vodka that mix the smooth, super-premium taste of EFFEN vodka with traditional holiday flavors. These cocktails are perfect for any holiday party or night at home by the fire. Whether you’re doing some last minute shopping or playing in the snow, unwind with one of our festive holiday treats! Cheers!

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EFFEN® Salted Caramel Holiday Pie

Recipe by Niccole Trzaska

1 1/2 parts EFFEN® Salted Caramel Vodka

3/4 part Pumpkin and Apple Puree (Half Pumpkin Pie Filling and Half Apple Sauce)

1/4 part Cinnamon Simple Syrup

1/4 Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 Egg White

Garnish: Cinnamon Stick

Garnish: Ground Cinnamon

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice.

2. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and cinnamon over the frothy top.

4. Optional: Use a round edge to create an apple shape over the froth.

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EFFEN® Salted Caramel Egg Nog

Recipe by Niccole Trzaska

1 1/4 parts EFFEN® Salted Caramel Vodka

1/4 part DeKuyper® Coffee Liqueur

3/4 part Egg Nog

2 Teaspoons All Spice

Garnish: Grated Nutmeg

Garnish: Brandied Cherry

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice.

2. Stir or shake and serve over ice in a toddy glass or coffee cup.

3. Garnish with grated nutmeg and a brandied cherry.

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EFFEN® Cucumber-Cranberry Yuletide 

Recipe by Niccole Trzaska

1 1/4 parts EFFEN® Cucumber Vodka 

1/4 part Fresh Lime and Simple Syrup (Half Lime and Half SImple Syrup, Combined)

1 part Ginger Beer

1/4 part White Cranberry Juice

Garnish: Red Cranberries

Garnish: Slice of Cucumber

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice and stir.

2. Garnish with red cranberries and a slice of cucumber.

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EFFEN® Cucumber Winter Spice

Recipe by Niccole Trzaska

1 1/2 part EFFEN® Cucumber Vodka 

1 Rosemary Sprig

1/2 part Simple Syrup

1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice

5 1/4-inch Cucumber Chunks

Club Soda

Garnish: Rosemary Sprig

Garnish: Cucumber Wheel

Method:

1. Muddle a rosemary sprig in the simple syrup.

2. In separate a mixing glass, muddle cucumber chunks.

3. Top muddled cucumber chunks with all ingredients, including simple syrup and rosemary.

4. Add ice, shake and strain over fresh ice into a highball glass.

5. Top with club soda.

6. Garnish with a rosemary sprig pierced through a cucumber wheel.

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