Nutcracker
Indulge in the festive charm of the Nutcracker cocktail, a velvety-smooth drink that’s as decadent as it is easy to make. This creamy holiday cocktail combines the nutty sweetness of hazelnut liqueur, the crisp edge of vodka, and the luscious creaminess of half-and-half for a perfectly balanced treat. Topped with a hint of ground cinnamon, a dollop of whipped cream, and optional crushed hazelnuts for texture, this elegant drink is a showstopper at any gathering. Ready in just 5 minutes, the Nutcracker cocktail is the ultimate quick and impressive addition to holiday parties or cozy nights by the fire. Perfectly indulgent and effortlessly festive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Hazelnut liqueur (e.g., Frangelico)
- 1.0 oz Vodka
- 2.0 oz Half-and-half
- 1 pinch Ground cinnamon
- 5 pieces Ice cubes
- 2.0 tbsp Whipped cream
- 1 tbsp Crushed hazelnuts (optional, for garnish)
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add hazelnut liqueur, vodka, and half-and-half to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass (e.g., a lowball glass).
Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the top of the drink.
Garnish with whipped cream, a sprinkling of crushed hazelnuts, and a cinnamon stick if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Nutcracker cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
