After a bit of a hiatus, we're back and bringing you a summer cocktail recipe. This cocktail can be scaled up for a party and is also perfect for a quiet happy hour at home. Our cocktail today is The Bees Knees and it comes from lovelyindeed.com. This is an easy cocktail with just a… Continue reading Summer Cocktails
We've reached the last day. We hope you've enjoyed this year's countdown to Christmas. For our final cocktail we present the Rosemary Gin Fizz from Creative Culinary. It's a light, fizzy drink perfect for celebrating. Ingredients 1/4 cup gin 1 TBSP Fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp rosemary simple syrup (1 cup water, 1 cup sugar,… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Rosemary Gin Fizz
We're almost to the end of our countdown! It's day 11 and we're bringing you a slightly decadent drink...Hot Buttered Rum! This cocktail is rich and buttery, and perfect for a winter's night. INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly… Continue reading 12 Day of Cocktails: Hot Buttered Rum
It's day 10 and today's recipe can be made in a big batch for all your guest to enjoy. This take on the classic sangria comes from Popsugar. INGREDIENTS 1 (750ml) bottle white wine 1 (12 ounce) ginger beer plus more for topping if desired 1 1/2 cups apple cider 1/2 cup brandy 3 pears… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Christmas Sangria
Day nine of our 12 Days of Cocktails and we're delivering a holiday twist on the classic Moscow Mule. The key to a good Mule is the proper glass. If you plan on trying this recipe make sure you have a copper mug (or two so you can share). Ingredients 2 oz vodka 4-6 oz… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Holiday Moscow Mule
It's day eight of our 12 Days of Cocktails! Today we have an easy, fruity cocktail perfect for sipping during cocktail hour and can be made for a crowd. The Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss comes from Thanksgiving.com. Ingredients 16 ounces cranberry juice cocktail 8 ounces vodka 4 ounces amaretto 3 ounces fresh orange juice Ice Clementines, peeled… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss
Welcome to day seven of 12 Days of Cocktails! We're past the half-way point and cruising into Christmas. With all the hustle and bustle of the season, you might be feeling a little under the weather. The Hot Toddy will warm you up and cure what ails you. INGREDIENTS 1 oz (2 tablespoons) bourbon 1… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Hot Toddy
It's day six and we're halfway through our 12 days of cocktails. Today's cocktail is the perfect drink to imbibe after you've been out ice skating, shopping, or just want something to warm you up. Yesterday's cocktail used cranberries, a popular holiday flavor. Today we are using one of the other popular flavors of the… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Welcome to day five of 12 Days of Cocktails! Today we're bringing you a twist on a traditional brunch favorite. If you need an easy cocktail for Christmas morning while you open presents, this is it. Ingredients 1/3 Glass of Champagne 1 TBSP of Triple Sec 1/3 Glass of Cranberry Juice Directions Pour champagne into… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Cranberry Mimosas
It's day four of 12 Days if Cocktails and we are upping the game on a holiday classic...egg nog. This is a simple cocktail that will put you in the holiday spirit courtesy of The Cocktail Project. INGREDIENTS 2 parts Bourbon 1 part DeKuyper® Buttershots™ Schnapps 4 parts Prepared Eggnog Fresh ground Nutmeg INSTRUCTIONS Shake all ingredients… Continue reading 12 Days of Cocktails: Yule Nog
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