A Cocktail Roundup For The Winter Holidays
A smashing good time
Who wants to serve just wine or beer this time of year? Get festive and leave the boring basics behind. The holidays deserve to be lively and merry! Whether you’re hosting for a large party or want to experiment with something new, we’ve got you covered. From hot drinks to sipping milkshakes, this list runs the gamut of options. Holiday brunch and starry-night dinner parties have never had so much potential. Ogle to your heart’s content, then shimmy on over to your bar and get mixing! A cup of holiday cheer is just around the corner…
“Holiday brunch and starry-night dinner parties have never had so much potential.”
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Recipe roundups below. Try one or try them all!
✴ Bourbon Apple Cider from Set the Table - All the classic flavors of the season rolled up into one yummy drink. Apple cider and bourbon mix with cinnamon and sugar to fill you with pure seasonal delight.
✴ Winter Citrus Tequila Smash from Half Baked Harvest - This one is basically an alcoholic juice cleanse. If you’re from LA, that totally makes sense, but I realize if it sounds like an oxymoron. It’s not.
✴ Night Bird from Imbibe Magazine - If you’re feeling real fancy and maybe getting into some artisanal shit, this one’s for you. Get funky with some Averna and sage tincture.
✴ Tamarind Dark & Stormy from Pop Sugar - A reliable classic, but with the added kick of tangy tamarind. Like spending the holidays in the tropics. A lighter drink for when you don’t want to go too strong.
✴ S’mores Cocktail from One Broad’s Journey - Perfect for sipping while warming your hands by a fire pit! Be careful with this one or it could get ya. Topped off with a freshly roasted marshmallow.
✴ Absolut Snowball from Domino - (scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe) A frosty, frothy confection. This ones interesting, for sure. Try this if you’re into experimenting or doing it for the gram.
✴ Classic Hot Toddy from Cookie + Kate - The winter classic to end all winter classics! Whether you’re snuggling up with someone or fighting off a bad cold, this one’s for you.
✴ Pear Nectar & Thyme Mimosa from The Glitter Guide - I don’t know about you, but I definitely get excited when I see those Harry & David gold wrapped pears this thyme of year. (You see what I did there?)
✴ Cran-Raspberry Sparkler from Adventures in Cooking - Is there a food that screams “We’ve no entered the holiday season!” more than cranberries? This simple sparkler is makes for easy entertaining.
✴ Chocolate Bourbon Milkshake from Instructables - For those of us who always have dessert on the brain. Chocolate ice cream, bourbon, milk, blend, done. Talk about packing on the holiday pounds.
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So whether you need a drink in your hand while navigating inquisitive extended family or you’re having a fabulous time at a cocktail party, these drinks should keep the evening moving. As a safety precaution, please don’t get elf-ed up and drive. Nobody wants to be in the naughty list. Jingle all the way, my friends.
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Mix up how you achieve your holiday cheer this year. Are you trying any of these festive fancies? Let us know by posting about it on Instagram using the hashtag #saltpoppyliving and chatting with us in the comments below!
Need some more inspiration? Check out some of the goodies above to help you get on your merry way.
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