Raise A Glass To These High-Spirited Sips and Snacks
Spreading holiday happiness, inspiration for these cheerful, fun and tipsy sips and snacks was taken from The Holiday Cocktails Retro Christmas Card. Cheers to you in 2022!
Naughty or Nice Nog
Free up time for guests by using ready-made nog. Be sure to spring for the good stuff…all eggnogs are not created equal.
8 oz of nog
1 shot of bourbon
Finish with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a swirl of real maple syrup and a sprinkle of Ceylon cinnamon. Nice!
Mistletoe Martini
Bond with your guests over this seasonal sensation.
8 oz cranberry juice chilled
8 oz vodka
Splash of lime to taste
Frozen cranberries
Combine cranberry juice, vodka and lime juice in a pitcher and mix well. Serve with a garnish of frozen cranberries
Getting Blitzen
We’re pretty sure the name says it all…
1 oz tequila
1 oz cranberry juice
½ oz triple sec
Orange slice
Pour into lowball glass with ice, garnish with orange slice
Holly Jolly Highball
This refreshing drink makes for happy holiday guests.
2 oz aged rum
4 oz ginger ale
Lime wedges
Combine rum and ice in glass
Top with ginger ale
Add a squeeze of lime and a wedge for garnish
Peppermint Punch
Delightful to look at and even sweeter to taste! This easy party drink is decadence in a glass.
1 quart eggnog
1 liter seltzer water
½ gallon peppermint ice cream
¾ cup peppermint schnapps
Candy canes
Combine nog, seltzer and schnapps into punch bowl – Add ice cream – Sprinkle in crushed candy canes for garnish
(Omit the schnapps for family-friendly fun)
Jingle Juice
Punch up the sparkle in your Tom & Jerry set with these festive flavors.
1 bottle Vanilla Vodka
1 bottle Sparkling Rose’
1 (2 liter) bottle Cranberry Soda chilled
Cranberries and mint leaves for garnish
Combine all ingredients in punch bowl and serve over ice
Add a squeeze of lime and a wedge for garnish
Thanks to Inspired By Charm for this recipe inspiration.
Sugar and Spice Pecans
The ultimate cocktail nosh. Makes a yummy take-home party favor, too.
3 cups whole pecans, shelled
¾ cup brown sugar
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 Tbs Ceylon cinnamon
¼ cup water
Add ingredients to large skillet on medium-low. Stir continuously, coating pecans as sugar melts. Cook three to five minutes until lightly toasted. Cool on parchment-lined baking sheet. Store in air-tight container until ready to serve
Bourbon Balls
The recipe for these no-bake beauties is a true 1954 classic. 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 a walnut. Roll in confectioners’ sugar. Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen balls.
Boozy Olives
Because sometimes the best part of a martini is at the bottom of the glass.
8 oz green olives, drained
1 cup gin
Splash of vermouth
Combine all ingredients and chill until served
