Holiday Cocktails with Belgian Boys and Hotel Tango

The countdown to the new year has begun! With the help of Hotel Tango, jazz up Santa’s milk and cookies by serving up these creative cookie and cocktail combinations. Quick, easy, and mouth wateringly delicious, these recipes are perfect for busy gift givers, festive partygoers, or anyone looking for a warm treat to snuggle up with in front of a fire.

Bourbon Hot Chocolate with Almond Butter Cakes

You will need:

• 2oz Bourbon
• 6oz Hot chocolate
• Marshmallows
• Almond Butter Cakes

This childhood classic is all grown up! Everyone’s favorite hot winter drink gets a yummy upgrade with a splash of caramelly Bourbon balanced by a kick of rye. To mix up this festive cocktail, start by preparing your favorite hot chocolate recipe. Add 2oz American Straight Bourbon Whiskey to a 6oz mug of hot chocolate and top with a handful of mini marshmallows. The delicate, spongy texture of our Almond Butter Cakes is perfect for dipping in your hot cocktail.

Cherry Old Fashioned with Belgian Chocolate Cookie Bars

You will need:

• 2oz Cherry Liqueur
• .25oz turbinado simple
• 3 dashes chocolate bitters
• Cherry/orange swath
• Belgian Chocolate Cookie Bars

For an elegant and eye-catching cocktail to serve at your next holiday get together, this Cherry Old Fashioned is sure to impress. Tart and sweet with a dash of chocolate bitters, it hits all the flavor marks. To whip one up, mix 2oz Cherry Liqueur with .25oz turbinado simple and three dashes of chocolate bitters. To garnish, peel a strip of zest off an orange using a vegetable peeler. Secure your zest and a maraschino cherry on a decorative toothpick, balancing on the rim of your glass. Our rich, smooth Belgian Chocolate Cookie Bars make a delightful accompaniment to your cherry drink.

Spiked Cider with Mini Cookie Stash 

You will need:

• 2oz Orangecello
• 6oz cider
• Ginger beer
• Orange slice
• Cinnamon stick
• Mini Cookie Stash

Another seasonal favorite, this apple cider is dressed up with citrus, ginger, and cinnamon. Combine 2oz Orangecello with 6oz cider and top with a splash of ginger beer. Garnish with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick. Set out for Santa with a plate of our Chocolate Chip Mini Cookie Stash. This crunchy, buttery take on the original chocolate chip cookie is made with Belgian chocolate chips and shaped like cute mini mustaches. The man with the long white beard is sure to love them!