These Maker’s Mark cocktails created by mixologist Tiffanie Barriere are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit

There is nothing quite like a whiskey cocktail to warm up during the hectic holiday season. And with its notes of toasted nuts and cinnamon, Maker’s Mark is a great option for whipping up a party-themed cocktail or two. If you don’t know what to mix with your bottle of Maker’s, the brand has teamed up with Atlanta mixologist Tiffanie Barriere for three cocktails perfect for the holiday season, lounging by the fire with a good book. Or other. activities you have planned for the rest of December.

Barriere’s cocktails recently received the approval of hundreds of people attending the Maker’s Mark Old Fashioned Holiday Party, which took place in Atlanta in mid-December. So grab a bottle and get ready to mix up the festive cocktails below.

285 VIBE

The I-285 might not have much of a vibe during rush hour, but this cocktail is sure to uplift your mood with friendly ingredients like nutmeg and apple cider.

INGREDIENTS

Manufacturer’s mark in 2 parts

1 part of simple nutmeg

¾ part of fresh lemon juice

3-4 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Topped with sparkling apple cider

DIRECTIONS

Combine everything except the sparkling apple cider in a cocktail shaker and shake while cold. In a tall glass filled with ice cubes, pour the shaken contents and garnish with sparkling cider. Garnish with apple fan and fresh nutmeg.

Sleigh ride in the south

Take a tour of the festive side with the Southern Sleigh Ride, a cocktail that deliciously combines Maker’s Mark, orgeat, gingerbread syrup, Cointreau and fresh lime juice.

INGREDIENTS

Manufacturer’s mark in 2 parts

½ part of Orgeat (almond syrup)

¼ part of gingerbread syrup

½ part of Cointreau

Juice of a whole lime

DIRECTIONS

Combine it all. Shake in the cold. Filter into a highball glass over cool ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

The rise of Santa Claus

With just three ingredients, this cocktail is perfect for a snap of entertainment and is sophisticated enough to wow the most sophisticated of drinkers.

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ part Makers Mark 46

¼ part Oloroso Sherry

Benedictine party

DIRECTIONS

Stir in the cold. Pour into a cut glass and garnish with a roll of orange zest.