Posts tagged ‘festive holiday beverages’
Peppermint Patty Shots or Martinis–You Decide!
This sweet and minty shot is an excellent way to welcome guests to your holiday party. It also works well served as a martini. Either way, it’s festive, fun and delicious!
Peppermint Patty Shot or Martini
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
- Vodka
- Candy Canes for garnish or rimmer
- ziplock baggies
- rolling pin
- To Rim: Put 1 or two candy canes in a ziplock bag. Roll over the candy canes with a rolling pin to crush them until fine. Use the vodka to moisten the rim of the glass and twist it in the candy.
- Mix equal amounts of the Peppermint Schnapps, Godiva Liqueur and Vodka and shake with ice. Strain into shot glasses or martini glasses. If you are serving these as martinis, garnish with a mini candy cane.
Festive Cocktails for Kids–Sophisticated Enough For Grown-Ups, Too
It’s always fun for the kids to have a sophisticated ‘soda’ at a party. It’s also wise to have tasty non-alcoholic drinks as an option for your guests. Read on for some festive, holiday thirst quenchers…
Raspberry Champagne Sparkler
- 1 oz raspberry puree
- 1 oz clear apple juice
- non-alcoholic sparkling wine (such as Martinellis)
Add raspberry puree and apple juice to a shaker filled with ice. Strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Stir and serve.
Christmas Cheer Cocktail
- 1 oz lychee juice
- 1 oz clear apple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
