Don’t panic! We’ve got some easy last-minute holiday cocktail recipes

If you’re having friends or family over today and haven’t made your drinks yet, don’t worry! We’ve got a set of simple, delicious cocktails from the Jim Beam bourbon brand that you can make in a snap, including a big punch, our favorite easy way to bring cocktails to a crowd.

Jim Beam Holiday Highball

Ingredients:

Method:

Squeeze and drop a lime wedge into a tall Collins glass and fill with ice. Add Jim Beam, cranberry juice, ginger ale and mix. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Jim Beam Hot Grog

Ingredients:

• 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Method:

Combine the ingredients in a heatproof cup or glass and mix. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Jim Beam Holiday Punch (serves 16)

Ingredients:

Method:

Combine ingredients without sparkling water and stir to combine. Can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, pour over ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with lemon/orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

Jim Beam Smash with Black Cranberries and Bourbon

Ingredients:

Method:

Combine the lemon, sage and cranberries in a mixing bowl and mash with a pestle. Add the simple syrup and Jim Beam Black with ice, shake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with sage leaves and cranberry skewers.

Jim Beam Hot Black Maple Butter Bourbon

Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Method:

Add ingredients to a large bowl and mix until smooth. Store in the freezer until ready to use. Stir ingredients in a heatproof glass until well combined. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.

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