Monday, December 1, 2008

Favorite Holiday Cocktails

Holiday cocktails are a festive way to add spice to any holiday event. Whether you are planning a company party, hosting a few friends or celebrating with family, always remember the drink menu. Here our favorite holiday cocktails:

Sarah’s Pick: Mazeltov Hanukkah Cocktail

4 oz Blue Curacao
2 oz Vodka
6 oz ginger ale
1 oz lime juice
Top with lime peel

Katie’s Pick: Caramel Apple Pie-tini

1 ¾ oz Baileys with a hint of caramel
1/3 oz Smirnoff Twist- green apple vodka
1/3 oz Apple Sauce
Dash of Caramel Syrup

Jodie’s Pick: Christmas Cranberry

2 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Hazelnut Liqueur
1 oz Vodka
3 oz Cranberry Juice

Emily’s Pick: Raspberry Bellini

1 oz Chambord
3 Raspberries
Fill the glass with Champagne

Christina’s Pick: Dark Christmas

1 part Vodka
1 part Kahlua
1 part Baileys

Michele’s Pick: Gingerbread Martini

2 ounces vodka 1/2 to 1 ounce gingerbread syrup
Ginger Syrup:
3/4 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped 2 sticks of cinnamon 3 whole cloves
Directions:
Simmer water, sugar, ginger, cloves and cinnamon stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
Pour hot syrup through a fine sieve and chill.
Let stand 20 minutes until using, so all sediment has settled to the bottom.

Please remember to drink responsibly