Caribbean Christmas Rich Simple Syrup Recipes
A Taste of Island Christmas
Festive hibiscus & spice blend inspired by Caribbean holiday traditions.
Caribbean Christmas Rum Spritz
A festive rum cocktail of tropical spice and sparkling citrus - like a sip of sunshine in December.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Caribbean Christmas Syrup
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- ½ oz lime juice
- 3 oz sparkling water or prosecco
- Ice
- Lime wedge
Method:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add rum, syrup, and lime juice.
3. Stir gently and top with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Island Spiced Old Fashioned
A island-inspired twist on a classic Old Fashioned, filling us with longing for golden sunsets, ocean breezes, and the slow, easy rhythm of a tropical holiday getaway.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz Caribbean Christmas Syrup
- 2 oz aged rum (or bourbon)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Orange peel + cinnamon stick
Method:
1. Stir syrup, rum, and bitters over ice until well chilled.
2. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
3. Express orange peel over drink and garnish with peel + cinnamon stick.
Sparkling Sorrel Cooler (Mocktail)
A vibrant mocktail of hibiscus, spice, and citrus that evokes the joyful sparkle of celebration.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Caribbean Christmas Syrup
- 4 oz ginger ale or coconut water
- Fresh lime squeeze
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick garnish
Method:
1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Add syrup and lime juice.
3. Top with ginger ale or coconut water.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Chai Hibiscus Latte
A cozy latte blending the floral tartness of hibiscus with the warm spice of chai - comforting, vibrant, and beautifully unexpected.
Ingredients:
- 1 chai tea bag
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup steamed milk (or frothed oat milk)
- 1 oz Caribbean Christmas Syrup
- Cinnamon dust (optional)
Method:
1. Steep tea in hot water for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in syrup.
3. Top with steamed milk.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
