White Christmas Dream Cocktail

White Christmas Dream offers a tasty, creamy holiday cocktail that's a fantastic pre-dinner treat alongside a table filled with hors d'oeuvres, a decadent dessert for adults, or a beautiful nightcap after a long day of hard work getting ready for the holidays. The combination of vodka and amaretto is always fantastic, and in this case, a healthy pour of heavy cream gives it a lush, rich taste. When you add a dusting of nutmeg, it's undeniable that the drink has a little extra Christmas cheer.

A chilled glass is highly recommended for this drink. It will keep the cocktail cold longer, which helps marry the flavors. To do it at the last minute, simply place a few ice cubes in the glass while you mix up the drink, then discard them before straining.

1 ounce vodka
1 ounce amaretto liqueur
1 ounce heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Grated nutmeg, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the vodka, amaretto, and heavy cream.

Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with grated nutmeg on top. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 cocktail

Recipe Tips

• This cocktail is the perfect candidate for your favorite go-to vodka. There's no need use a top-shelf vodka because of the cream. Instead, find a great-tasting vodka that fits your budget and keep it in your bar's stock for drinks like this.
• The nutmeg really should not be skipped. For some cocktails, you can forget about the garnish, but for this one, the nutmeg makes a big impact on the flavor.
• Heavy cream is a very rich option, and it is a nice choice for making the most luscious cocktails. However, it does come with high-fat content, and if this is a concern for your diet, you may think about switching to half-and-half or light cream.
• If you prefer the flavor and feeling of whiskey or pour another style of whiskey. An aged rum or a good brandy would make a nice foundation, too.