Nutcracker Drink Recipe
If you love the holidays and festive drinks, then you’re in for a treat! The Nutcracker Drink is an easy-to-make holiday cocktail that will bring warmth and cheer to your next gathering. This classic drink has been around since the 1940s and is made with pineapple or orange juice, rum, gin, fruit punch, and others.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 151kcal
Equipment
- Shaker
- high ball glass
Ingredients
- 32 ounces of zesty and invigorating lemonade balancing the flavors with a hint of citrus.
- 32 ounces of vibrant and fruity fruit punch adding a burst of flavors to your concoction.
- 12 ounces of sweet and fruity peach schnapps creating a luscious and aromatic blend.
- 12 ounces of delicate and floral elderflower liqueur imparting a touch of elegance to your cocktail creation.
- 12 ounces of smooth and potent overproof vodka providing a strong base for your cocktail.
- 12 ounces of aromatic and botanical dry gin infusing your drink with a distinctive herbal note.
- 32 ounces of refreshing and tangy pineapple juice perfect for a tropical twist.
- 12 ounces of intense and fiery overproof rum adding a kick of flavor to your drink.
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, mix together the pineapple or orange juice, rum, gin, vodka, peach schnapps, and lemonade. Stir until all of the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the fruit punch and elderflower liqueur to the mixture and stir again for about 20 seconds.
- Fill a large glass with ice and pour the Nutcracker Drink over the top.
- Garnish with a few cherries or other fruit if desired and serve cold.
Notes
- If you’d prefer a sweeter drink, you can substitute white grape juice for pineapple or orange juice.
- For a more festive drink, you can rim the glass with sugar and add a splash of grenadine for color.
- You can double or triple the recipe accordingly if you’re serving this to a larger crowd.