Entertaining

Holiday Cheer

You’ve decorated the house, strung the lights, and trimmed the tree. Now it’s time to treat yourself and friends to a little holiday cheer. To help you slow down and savor the holiday season, we’ve pulled together four adult beverages that are festive and delicious. Choose one signature cocktail, or make all four and let guests have fun trying them out. The rest of the party is up to you. Find recipes for all cocktails below and enjoy!

The Cranberry Crush

A gorgeous red befitting the holiday season, garnish this drink with fresh herbs and berries.

Holiday Cheer

The Orange Fizz

It’s like an adult creamsicle with the perfect pop of fizz.

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The Classic Kir Royale

If you’re feeling slightly Parisienne, an elegant Kir Royale will create a feeling of holiday cheer.

Holiday Cheer

We hope you have fun creating holiday cheer this season!

The Cocktail Recipes

 

The Orange Fizz
Course: Drinks
Keyword: cocktails
Ingredients
  • 1 scoop orange sherbet
  • 3-4 oz sparkling wine
Method
  1. Place one scoop of sherbet in the bottom of a flute or tall glass. Slowly add sparkling wine to the rim.

Cranberry Crush Cocktail
Course: Drinks
Ingredients
  • 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. cranberry juice
  • 2 oz. Champagne, Prosecco, or sparkling wine
  • sprigs of rosemary for garnish
  • fresh cranberries for garnish
Method
  1. Fill a tumbler with ice cubes. Pour vodka, cranberry juice and sparkling wine over ice. Add fresh cranberries and rosemary for garnish.

Kir Royale
Course: Drinks
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp. creme d'cassis
  • Champagne or domestic sparkling wine
Method
  1. Place creme d'cassis in champagne flute. Fill with champagne and enjoy! 

Mud Slide
Course: Drinks
Ingredients
  • 1 part Kahlua
  • 1 part vodka
  • 1.5 parts Irish cream liqueur
  • 3 tbs. crushed candy canes for garnishing rims
Method
  1. Place all liquids in a martini shaker. Fill with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. 

  2. Pour into martini glasses rimmed with crushed candy canes. Serve immediately.

 

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