Cocktail Recipe: Stars & Snowdrifts
Celebrate the winter season with a cocktail that embodies the beauty of snowy peaks and the patriotic spirit. Stars and Snowdrifts blends bourbon with creamy coconut and vanilla, accented by a red, white, and blue garnish that showcases American pride. Perfect for warming up on frosty evenings while honoring the stars and stripes.
Stars & Snowdrifts
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 1 oz vanilla liqueur (or vanilla syrup for a non-alcoholic option)
- 1 oz half-and-half
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (plus extra for garnish)
- Sweetened shredded coconut for garnish
- Honey for rimming the glass
- Red, white, and blue star sprinkles (or edible glitter)
Instructions
- Rim the edge of a heatproof glass with honey, then dip it into shredded coconut and a few star-shaped sprinkles to create a snowy, patriotic effect.
- In a shaker, combine bourbon, coconut cream, vanilla liqueur, half-and-half, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Shake with ice for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg, extra shredded coconut, and a few more red, white, and blue stars on top.
