3 Easy Cocktails to Shake Up Your Holiday Drink Game, Courtesy of PepsiCo Drones

At this year’s Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City, PepsiCo Creator—the innovation group behind the food and beverage giant exploring the edges of culture—showcased their signature cocktails by using drone technology to mix up your drink. If you watched my bit on the SpoonTV Snapchat Story, you know just how cool this was to marvel at.

PepsiCo Creator’s Drone Mixology Experience took drones to the next level by enabling them to lift cocktail shakers in the air, mix them, and capture the whole experience from a bird’s eye view. Featuring PepsiCo’s new craft beverages of Ginger Cola, Agave Vanilla Creme Soda and Pure Leaf Green Tea, these three spiked drink recipes deliver the quintessential combos perfect for all your holiday parties.

Try them out below—with or without a drone—and follow PepsiCo Creator on Instagram and Twitter for more awesome, cutting-edge food and drink experiences!

The 1893

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 6 ounce 1893 Ginger cola
• 1 1/4 ounce Apple flavored Bourbon
• 1 Lemon wedge squeezed
• 1 slice fresh apple for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine and mix liquids, then serve over ice in a tall glass (or shake if you’ve got a cocktail shaker).

2. Garnish the side of the glass with a slice of apple.

   #SpoonTip: Honey Crisp apples are ideal for a seasonal and sweet finishing touch.

The Stubborn

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 4 ounce Stubborn Soda Agave Vanilla Creme Soda
• 3/4 ounce Vanilla vodka
• 1/4 ounce Crème de cacao
• Chocolate drizzle and shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Drizzle chocolate sauce inside an ice cold glass.

2. Add vodka and crème de cacao. Top with Agave Vanilla Creme Soda.

3. Finish with chocolate shavings.

The Apple Ginger Punch

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:3 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice
• 1 1-inch piece ginger peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup Tea House Collection Green Tea Fuji Apple and Ginger
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 1/2 cup sparkling water
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Combine the ice and ginger in a blender and crush. Divide between 3 glasses and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.

2. In a pitcher, combine the tea, lime juice, lime leaves, sparkling water, and vodka. Pour over the ice and garnish each glass with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

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