We’re sharing our favorite toasts and a few cheerful recipes… And A Partridge In A Pear Tree Cocktail!
Over here at RCCC, we’re preparing for the happiest, and busiest time of the year. It’s traditional to share a toast before the fun begins, so let us review these favorites and you’ll be prepared for the party season! You can always print them out and pocket them to rehearse later…
Raise a glass with these memorable party starters.
• May You Live All The Days Of Your Life!
• May The Hinges Of Friendship Never Become Rusty, And The Door To Love Swing Wide.
• Watch your step, wherever you go, you may end up beneath the mistletoe.
• May your troubles be less and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door.
• Let’s make a toast filled with Christmas cheer,
And be thankful for everyone gathered here.
Merry Christmas!
• Be jolly and spread good cheer
For Christmas comes but once a year.
• May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. — Irish Proverb
• I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out I’ll drink the red.
• Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Merry Christmas everybody!
• May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions.
Cheers!
Two Tipsy Recipes...
Bourbon Balls
These no-bake beauties come from the pages of a 1954 cookbook. Just as crowd-pleasing today as they were then!
3 cups vanilla wafers (about 1 pound), crushed
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup bourbon
Mix all ingredients thoroughly and shape into balls the size of an English walnut. Roll in confectioners’ sugar. Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen balls. Option, roll in coconut!
Boozy Olives
Sunset Magazine reminds us that sometimes the best part of a martini is at the bottom of the glass.
8 ounces Cerignola or other green olives, drained
1 cup gin or vodka
Splash of dry vermouth
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill.
Serve in martini glasses.
...And A Partridge In A Pear Tree Cocktail!
The pearfect party sip!
1 ounce pear juice
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce champagne
Pear slice, cinnamon stick, and rosemary sprig for garnish
Add pear juice and vodka into shaker with ice. Strain into chilled glass, top with champagne and garnish.
Merry Maker Tip: Add a pear, cinnamon and rosemary garnish to sparkling apple-pear cider for a dressed-up pear tree mocktail.
