Jim Beam wants to help you have a fun and cozy Christmas with curated holiday cocktail recipes designed for at-home mixing during the festive season. The serves feature the brand’s Jim Beam Vanilla and Jim Beam Black Bourbon expressions, aiming to inspire consumers for festive gatherings.
The list includes two cocktails made with Jim Beam Vanilla, a vanilla-flavored Bourbon liqueur.
First is the Jim Beam Vanilla Espresso Martini, which combines the spirit with coffee liqueur and espresso. Jim Beam described the drink as a “luxurious cocktail with a perfect balance of bold flavors and sophisticated charm.”
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READ THE STORYIngredients:
1 part Jim Beam Vanilla
1 part Coffee Liqueur
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1 part Espresso or Cold Brew Concentrate
Garnish with Cocoa Powder or traditional coffee beans
Instructions:
Prepare your espresso: Brew a shot of espresso and allow it to cool. You can speed up the cooling process by placing the espresso in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes.
Chill your glass: Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice and letting it sit while you prepare the drink, or place the glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 1 part Jim Beam Vanilla, 1 part coffee liqueur, and 1 part chilled espresso.
Add ice: Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes. This will help chill the ingredients and allow for proper dilution.
Shake: Secure the lid of the cocktail shaker tightly and shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. This will also create a nice froth on top of the drink.
Strain: Remove the ice from your chilled martini glass. Using a strainer, pour the mixture from the cocktail shaker into the martini glass.
Garnish: You can garnish your Espresso Martini with a few coffee beans on top for an extra visual and aromatic touch, or with cocoa powder.
Also using the vanilla expression is the Jim Beam Vanilla Hot Cocoa, a mix of the spirit with hot chocolate, garnished with marshmallows and cinnamon.
The remaining three serves highlight Jim Beam Black, an extra-aged expression from the Kentucky-based distillery.
The brand has provided a recipe for a Jim Beam Maple Hot Butter Bourbon, which it calls a “rich and indulgent winter cocktail.” The serve combines the Bourbon with maple syrup, hot water, and a spiced butter base.
Ingredients:
1 part Jim Beam Black
1/2 part Maple Syrup
2 parts Hot Water
1 tbsp Butter Base
Butter Base:
1 stick unsalted butter
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground allspice
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Add ingredients for the butter base into a large bowl and mix until smooth. Store in the freezer until ready to use.
Combine Ingredients: Add 1 tbsp of the butter base, 1 part Jim Beam Black, 1/2 part maple syrup, and 3 parts hot water into a heat proof glass and stir until well mixed.
Garnish: Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
A classic Jim Beam Hot Toddy is also featured, blending Jim Beam Black with honey, lemon juice, and hot water.
The final recipe is the Jim Beam Black Cranberry Smash, which muddles the Bourbon with cranberries, sage, and simple syrup. According to the brand, the cocktail is a “bold and flavorful twist” on a classic smash.
So, have fun mixing with Jim Beam this Christmas, and let us know if any of these cocktails make it onto your menu!
