Holiday Entertaining: Delicious Cocktail & Beverage Ideas!

[A Pampered Kitchen]

Help! I have a host who would love to have Holiday show with a Cocktail hour ideas and appetizers. Does anyone have any great "Cocktails" to share that might be a little holiday-ish...spiced rum, apple cider, etc. I am doing the Holiday Beverage Bar for the non-drinkers. Anything would help! This is a girls night out party where they are "overnighting" it and all guests are not driving home and hostess wants to showcase our SA Entertaining dishes she just got.

Thanks!

Cara

 

[Admin Greg]

Here are some great holiday-ish cocktail recipes you could consider:1. Cranberry Mimosa: Combine orange juice, cranberry juice and your favorite sparkling wine.2. Candy Cane Martini: Mix vodka, peppermint schnapps and white creme de cacao. Rim the glass with crushed candy canes.3. Eggnog Martini: Blend cream, egg yolks, sugar, nutmeg and brandy. Top with a sprinkle of nutmeg.4. Hot Spiced Apple Cider: Simmer apple cider, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and nutmeg for an hour. Serve hot.5. Candy Apple Martini: Combine vodka, grenadine, cranberry juice and lime juice. Garnish with a slice of apple.

 

[Admin Greg]

Here are a few holiday-themed cocktail ideas that would be perfect for a holiday show with a cocktail hour and appetizers:1. Spiced Rum Cider Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of spiced rum, 1 ounce of apple cider, 1/2 ounce of lemon juice, 1/2 ounce of honey, and a dash of cinnamon. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.2. Cranberry Champagne Cocktail: In a champagne flute, add a splash of cranberry juice and a dash of orange bitters. Top with chilled champagne and garnish with a few fresh cranberries.3. Eggnog Martini: In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of eggnog, 1 ounce of vanilla vodka, and 1/2 ounce of amaretto. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.4. Peppermint White Russian: In a rocks glass filled with ice, combine 1 1/2 ounces of vodka, 1/2 ounce of peppermint schnapps, and 1/2 ounce of coffee liqueur. Stir well and top with a splash of cream. Garnish with a candy cane.5. Winter Sangria: In a pitcher, combine a bottle of red wine, 1/2 cup of brandy, 1/4 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of simple syrup, and a splash of club soda. Add in sliced apples, oranges, and cranberries. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.For the non-drinkers, you can create a Holiday Beverage Bar with options such as:1. Hot Apple Cider: Heat up apple cider in a crockpot and let guests add in cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices for a festive touch.2. Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Heat up milk or a milk alternative in a pot and add in hot chocolate mix. Stir in a splash of peppermint extract and top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.3. Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail: In a glass filled with ice, combine cranberry juice, ginger ale, and a squeeze of lime. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge.4. Holiday Punch: Combine equal parts cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and ginger ale in a punch