Drink Recipes You & Your Friends Will LOVE This Season
And Bonus! Try some of the listed recipes to pair with your spirits!
The perfect thing to pair these drink and snack recipes with is a painting class from home! While in-studio classes are tons of fun, sometimes you want to stay in and enjoy some art from your own home. Invite friends and family over to paint, too!
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Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is the perfect holiday signature drink! Cider pairs perfectly with sweet and spicy bourbon in this sophisticated drink. It’s got a hint of lemon and a surprise ingredient that rounds out the flavors into a meld that’s intriguing, complex, and highly drinkable!
https://www....der-cocktail/
Cranberry-Ginger Shrub
This bold-flavored mixer makes an excellent mocktail for the younger ones and guests who abstain. And you can always dress it up with a bit of juniper gin.
https://www....shrub-recipe/
Hot Buttered Rum
Here’s a holiday drink that’s ideal for sipping with family and friends: Hot Buttered Rum! Even just saying the name makes you warm inside. This historic drink has been around for centuries. This version is subtly sweet, cozy-spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and spirit-forward with boozy dark rum. Oh: and there’s just enough butter to make it slightly creamy. It’s enough to warm your toes…and your soul.
https://www....buttered-rum/
Hot Buttered Rum with Coconut-Vanilla Ice-Cream Balls
Want to really wow guests? "Snowballs" of vanilla ice cream rolled in coconut make the ideal garnish to a decadently delicious hot cup of buttered rum.
https://www....balls-recipe/
Gingerbread Martini
Need a festive holiday drink? Try this Gingerbread Martini! This creamy cocktail is absolutely irresistible: just sweet enough and packed with cozy cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. It tastes like a gingerbread cookie, but even better: with a little intrigue on the finish. It’s only 3 ingredients and the perfect festive cocktail for holiday entertaining.
https://www....read-martini/
Holiday Punch
A fantastic holiday drink...Holiday Punch! It’s bright and bubbly, topped with citrus fruits, berries, and herbs. Sparkling wine makes sweet-tart bubbles, complemented by ginger ale, orange liqueur, and pineapple juice. Take one sip and you’ll immediately want to take another.
https://www....oliday-punch/
Peppermint Martini
Here’s a delightful signature holiday drink: try the Peppermint Martini! This drink is creamy and minty fresh, a delicious combination of peppermint schnapps and chocolate liqueur. In fact, you may want to drink this any time of year! Of course, it’s perfect for the holidays. Cozy up with one by the fire, or drink it as a fun Christmas cocktail with appetizers.
https://www....mint-martini/
Mulled Cider
This mulled apple cider hits the top of our holiday drinks and is one of the best non-alcoholic Christmas drinks out there. Simmering it on the stove makes your house smell like a Christmas wonderland, with the cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and star anise. It looks beautiful garnished with orange and cranberries.
https://www....mulled-cider/
Christmas Coffee
Looking for a cozy drink for the holidays? This cozy-spiced Christmas coffee is where it’s at! Mix up a homemade gingerbread syrup with brown sugar and whole spices: it infuses the best hints of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles, if you like! You can serve it at Christmas breakfast or brunch, or even spike it with Baileys for a treat on Christmas Eve.
https://www....stmas-coffee/
Christmas Margarita
Meet everyone's favorite holiday drink: the Christmas Margarita! This bright red drink is absolutely stunning to look at, and the sweet-tart flavor is crisp and refreshing. It’s got all the character of the classic margarita, but a beautiful new look and nuance to the flavor.
https://www....as-margarita/
'The Grinch' Cocktail
https://thet...nch-cocktail/
Homemade Hot Cocoa
Did you know the absolute best hot chocolate is homemade in just 5 minutes?
This recipe is creamy, rich, chocolaty, and tastes like a dream with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla on the finish. All you need are a few ingredients, and you might already have them on hand. You can make it spiked or serve it straight up!
https://www....olate-recipe/
BONUS: Holiday Recipes For All!
You Won't Believe How Easy These Holiday Appetizers Are To Make
Christmas involves a lot of prep, especially when you're hosting. Whether your family is all about those casual get togethers, you're helping Grandma with Christmas dinner, or you're throwing your first dinner party, the last thing you want is to be stressed over a ridiculously difficult recipe. That's where these easy appetizers (which can also double as sides) come into play! Not only will that take pressure off of you, but there are so many different options that you're sure to find a few sweet and savory recipes that everyone loves.
https://www....izer-recipes/
***Its always a great idea to have some staple items on hand for drop-in guests throughout the holidays!
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Recipes for tasty appetizers:
Easy Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze is an easy Italian appetizer topped with tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, and olive oil. Delicious, fresh and simple.
https://www....lsamic-glaze/
Pecan-Stuffed Mushrooms.
Not only is this classic vegetarian appetizer easy to make for a crowd, but it can also be made up to a day ahead of time, leaving you plenty of time for cocktail-shaking and playlist-making.
https://them...fed-mushrooms
Queso Fundido.
Have you ever had the pleasure of sinking a crispy tortilla chip into a melty vat of cheese dip filled with spicy chorizo? Would you like to?
https://them...queso-fundido
Pull-Apart Cheese Bread.
This is one easy appetizer recipe. It’s not fancy, but it’s always a huge hit. It’s melty cheese on bread! Of course, everyone loves it!
https://them...-cheese-bread
Baked Coconut Shrimp.
Infuse your Christmas party with a little warm Mele Kalikimaka vibe and serve these crispy, yummy coconut shrimp.
https://them...oconut-shrimp
Sweet Potato Bites
Just a little something sweet.
https://www....bites-recipe/
Beef Empanadas.
These hearty hand-held pouches of goodness are inching toward “meal” territory, but they still qualify (we think) as a heavy appetizer. Particularly for a multi-hour party with no proper meal.
https://them...eef-empanadas
Swedish Meatballs.
Gently warmed with spices and covered in a deliciously creamy sauce, Swedish meatballs are always a hit.
https://them...ish-meatballs
Cranberry Brie Bites
The perfect party appetizer.
https://www....bites-recipe/
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