On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…a Five Golden Rings cocktail!
The Five Golden Rings cocktail is as stunning as it is delicious. Its shimmering golden hue exudes a sense of luxury and merriment perfect for the holidays, invoking imagery of Christmas ornaments, golden bells, and, of course, the golden rings from the lyrics of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
This is a Christmas cocktail meant to be shared with others. Made with Jack Daniel’s Winter Jack apple cider liqueur, Eau D’Or Citrus Elixir, and fresh apple cider, this festive holiday cocktail is infused with edible gold flakes for a festive sparkle. The pièce de résistance? Sugar melted and spun into golden rings, set atop each martini glass for a final touch of gold. (Psst. Sugar rings are easier to make than you imagine.) Make this a golden Christmas!
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Five Golden Rings Cocktail
The fun thing about the holidays is that you can experiment with colors, flavors, and textures to make the season more festive. A striking cocktail, the Five Golden Rings cocktail creates an immediate impression, setting the tone for festivity. Its vibrant color, creative spun sugar “ring” garnish, and sparkling elements evoke holiday magic; this cocktail is a perfect example of adding the spectacular to the season and the ideal way to wow your guests.
Nothing will wow them more than this Five Golden Rings cocktail. You can purchase the edible gold flakes from Amazon (information included in the recipe), and the spun sugar rings are surprisingly easy to make, so easy that you will want to incorporate them into all your holiday dishes!
Five Golden Rings Cocktail
This visually stunning cocktail is made with Winter Jack, apple cider, Eau D'Or, and orange bitters, with a spun sugar topping, and brings the perfect wow (and sparkle) to any holiday party!
Ingredients
- • 4 oz. Jack Daniel's Winter Jack Cider
- • 3 oz. Fresh Pressed Apple Cider
- • 3 oz. Eau d’Or Liqueur
- • Edible Gold Flakes with 1 oz. Winter Jack added
Instructions
- Add the Winter Jack, apple cider, and Eau D'Or to a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- Shake lightly and strain into martini glasses.
- Open the bottle of edible gold flakes and pour the 1 oz. of Winter Jack in.
- Reseal the lid and shake gently to loosen and break up the gold pieces. The more you shake, the smaller the gold flecks will become.
- Pour a little bit of gold flecks into each glass.
Notes
Each bottle of edible gold flakes makes about 4-5 cocktails
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Nutrition Information
Yield 5 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 86Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 3mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 0gSugar 11gProtein 0g
All nutrition information is approximate.
Eau D’Or
According to it’s website, Eau D’Or is a citrus elixir, ” a throwback to a bygone era, the Eau d’Or Liqueur recipe was crafted by the master distillers of Versailles under Louis the XIV and was deemed a luxury product reserved for the royal court due to its premium ingredients of citrus fruits, cane sugar, and orange blossoms. Revitalized for the tastes of our century, the liqueur created by Pegasus Distillerie with its resplendent golden glints will gracefully accompany consumers through the day, from an early aperitive to the enchanting sunset.”
I’ve found Eau D’Or to be refreshing for summer sipping but it also makes a great cocktail for the holidays. Its light, refreshing flavor is the perfect companion to the intoxicating winter flavors in the Winter Jack, adding a hint of sweetness and citrus without overbearing the cocktail.
Spun Sugar Rings
These spun sugar rings are remarkably easy to make but you must watch the sugar while on the heats so you do not burn it. See the instructions in the recipe above to make these gorgeous edible golden rings!
- 1/2 c. White Sugar
Heat the sugar over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. The sugar will start to clump together, and then liquify. ***Watch it carefully at this stage–the moment it turns a light golden color, remove it from the heat; otherwise, you will overcook it and burn the sugar.***
Set aside to cool for about a moment, then drizzle the sugar into rings on a foil or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Allow the sugar to harden, for about five minutes, then place on top of the cocktail.
Note: Spun sugar rings can be made in advance and added to cocktails later.
Equipment
- Edible Gold Dust
- Orange Bitters
- Cocktail Shaker
- Martini Glasses
Twelve Days of Christmas Cocktails
- First Day of Christmas: Gingered Pear Margarita
- Second Day of Christmas: Bourbon Caramel Turtle Milkshake
- Third Day of Christmas: Christmas Ruby French 75
- Fourth Day of Christmas: Raspberry Snowtini Cocktail
- Fifth Day of Christmas: Five Golden Rings Cocktail
- Sixth Day of Christmas: Egg Nog Old Fashioned
- Seventh Day of Christmas: Christmas Swan Cocktail
- Eighth Day of Christmas: Espresso Milk Punch Cocktail
- Ninth Day of Christmas: Mandarin Fig Brandy Cocktail
- Tenth Day of Christmas: Cherry Bomb Cocktail
- Eleventh Day of Christmas: Amaretto Mulled Wine
- Twelfth Day of Christmas: Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate (Two ways)
6 comments
Looks fun to drink and make. One can never go wrong with Jack Daniels. Not sure they sell the apple cider version in Australia though. The presrntation of the final product is amazing with the gold making it look more like a piece of art that a drink. Cheers
Thank you so much!
This is such a beautiful cocktail! Makes me wish I liked Jack Daniels. I know this will make plenty of holiday merrymakers happy. 🙂
Thank you Lara! I am not a big fan of Jack Daniels, but love this Winter Jack. It is so much smoother!
Dear Julie, This looks amazing! Does the recipe really call for 2 ounces of orange bitters? I have never seen so much bitters in a recipe before. And how many servings does the recipe produce?
Yes, it does call for 2 ounces of bitters, but if you look at the rest of the ingredients, there is a total of about 13 ounces of liquid, most of which is apple cider. The bitters off-set the sweet of the apple cider. Also, this is for 4-5 servings. You can of course adjust to your own taste.