5 Festive Christmas Cocktails Featuring Bayou Rum

Hosting a holiday party? Elevate your celebrations with these sparkling Christmas cocktails made with Bayou Rum, the premium spirit from Southwest Louisiana. These expert-tested recipes will impress your guests and add festive flair to any gathering.

1. Yuletide Cocktail

• 1.5 oz Bayou Spiced Rum
• 0.5 oz vanilla vodka
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• 2 oz ginger-infused apple cider (non-alcoholic)
• Squeeze of 1 lemon wedge

Combine all ingredients over ice and stir well. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

2. Cajun Kringle

• 1.5 oz Silver Bayou Rum
• 0.5 oz crème de cacao
• 0.5 oz crème de menthe
• Hot coffee, to top
• (Optional): Whipped cream

Stir the first three ingredients, top with hot coffee, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

3. Holiday Bayou Toddy

• 1.5 oz Spiced Bayou Rum
• 0.5 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 6 oz hot tea (oolong or rooibos recommended)

Combine all ingredients in a mug and stir until the honey dissolves. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

4. Hot Buttered Rum

• 2 sticks butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 bottle (750ml) Spiced Bayou® Rum
• Hot water, to taste

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients, stir frequently, and adjust with hot water to taste. Serve warm in mugs. (Makes about 16 servings.)

5. Bayou Eggnog

• 1.5 oz Bayou Spiced Rum

Top with eggnog and serve neat.

Prefer to head out? Savor Bayou Rum cocktails at Blue Martini or the chic Ice Bar at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Catch live music and gaming at Rush Lounge for ultimate holiday cheer!