Naughty or Nice Cocktail

Make any occasion merrier with the Naughty or Nice cocktail! This festive layered drink combines spicy whiskey with the sweet cheer of ginger and fruit juices.

a layered Christmas drink with red and orange colors.

Naughty or Nice Cocktail

Whether you’re feeling naughty or nice, this drink is sure to make the holiday season a little bit brighter! With its vibrant layers and refreshing flavors, this cocktail is the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. It is a show-stopping drink that is sure to wow your guests!

And even though it looks like it might be tricky to make, even a beginning bartender can whip up a batch of these “Naughty or Nice” cocktails in just minutes! All you do is shake in a cocktail shaker, and top with a layer of orange juice to get that wow-worthy layering. It works like magic and tastes magical too!

Easy to make and customize with your favorite juices or spirits, this cocktail is sure to become a new holiday tradition!

close up of a red and gold layered holiday drink, topped with cranberries.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz whiskey
  • 2 oz ginger syrup
  • 4 oz cranberry juice
  • 4 oz grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz orange juice

Yield: 2 servings

Optional Garnishes

  • Orange slices
  • Rosemary sprig
  • Fresh cranberries

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Instructions

  1. Fill two cocktail glasses with ice.
  2. Add your whiskey, grapefruit juice, ginger syrup, and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Shake to combine, then strain and pour evenly into your two prepared glasses.
  4. Top each glass with orange juice, pouring slowly so the layers stay separate.

Recipe intended for readers 21+; please enjoy responsibly.

layered red and gold cocktail with cranberries.

Prep Tips

  • Whiskey – Feel free to use your favorite type of whiskey for this recipe! I recommend sticking with flavors your know and like and it is probably best to avoid strong peaty flavors from Scotch Whiskey. You could even try an infused whiskey, such as a vanilla or fruit infused flavor.
  • Garnish Ideas – We used fresh cranberries as a festive garnish, along with a ย spring of fresh rosemary it really reminds me of a pine sprig or a wreath branch! You could also garnish with a cinnamon stick or candy cane. Any festive touches you’d like to add!
  • Substitutions – If whiskey is not your thing, you can swap just about any other type of liquor in its place. Vodka, rum, or tequila would all work well.

a red and gold layered holiday drink with pine decorations in background.

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a layered Christmas drink with red and orange colors.
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Naughty or Nice Cocktail

Make any occasion merrier with the Naughty or Nice cocktail! This festive layered drink combines spicy whiskey with the sweet cheer of ginger and fruit juices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, cocktail, whiskey
Servings: 2
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 4 oz whiskey
  • 2 oz ginger syrup
  • 4 oz cranberry juice
  • 4 oz grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz orange juice

Optional Garnishes

  • Orange slices
  • Rosemary sprig
  • Fresh cranberries

Instructions

  • Fill two cocktail glasses with ice.
  • Add your whiskey, grapefruit juice, ginger syrup, and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Strain and pour evenly into your two prepared glasses.
  • Top each glass with orange juice, pouring slowly so the layers stay separate.

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate.
Recipe intended for readers 21+

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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