St. Nick Swizzle

Name: St. Nick Swizzle
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Column Still Aged Rum; 0.75 oz Gingerbread Spiced Rum; 0.25 oz Black Blended Overproof Rum; 0.75 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup; 0.75 oz Cranberry Juice; 0.5 oz Clementine Juice; 0.5 oz Lime Juice; 1 dash(es) Angostura Aromatic Bitters; 1 dash(es) Cranberry Bitters

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: November 30, 2021

Refreshing

Seasonal

The inspiration for this drink is wholly down to the napkin wrapping it. I saw these napkins at the grocery store and immediately knew they'd be perfect around a holiday swizzle. However, I didn't think through what this square would look like as a triangle, so Santa's belt became a bandolier. Classic tiki components like rum, cinnamon and lime team up with cranberry and seasonal clementine to create the perfect exotic cocktail for your Christmas party!

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Column Still Aged Rum

0.75 oz
Gingerbread Spiced Rum

0.25 oz
Black Blended Overproof Rum

0.75 oz
Cinnamon Simple Syrup

0.75 oz
Cranberry Juice

0.5 oz
Clementine Juice

0.5 oz
Lime Juice

1 dash(es)
Angostura Aromatic Bitters

1 dash(es)
Cranberry Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

napkin wrap, swizzle stick, rosemary sprig, grated cinnamon

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Estimated strength

About 18% ABV (estimate)

By Chris Russell

Craft Tiki Cocktails

Home bartender based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Like many, I got into this hobby-turned-obsession-turned-side gig during the pandemic, and it's been a journey! I have a passion for tiki classics and modern exotic cocktails, especially when I can infuse them with spirits and quality ingredients from the East Coast of Canada. On Instagram & TikTok @avalonhomebar...

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Add all ingredients to a tall glass. Fill 3/4 of the way with crushed ice. Swizzle with a barspoon or lele until glass is frosty. Fill with crushed ice and lightly swizzle again.

Editor's Note

A three-rum blend meets holiday spice in this festive swizzle. Cranberry and clementine brighten the gingerbread notes for a balanced, seasonal tiki experience.

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19 October 2026

This sounds like such a fun and festive holiday drink! I love the creative use of the napkin wrap to bring the theme together. Do you have a preferred ratio for your cinnamon simple syrup?