Cheers to the Season!
'Tis the season for festive gatherings, twinkling lights, and a toast to the year's end and new beginnings. With the holidays in full swing, there's no better way to spread warmth and cheer than by raising a glass of something delightful with loved ones. In this article, we invite you to embark on a journey through the world of holiday cocktails—crafted with care, shimmering with seasonal flavors, and designed to elevate your celebrations. Let's dive into a world of merriment, sip by sip, as we explore the art of holiday mixology. Cheers to the season of celebration!
Pink Party Punch
Get ready to add a dash of whimsy and a burst of color to your Christmas Eve celebration with our delightful Pink Party Punch recipe. This festive concoction is the perfect way to spread holiday cheer and raise a glass with loved ones. Bursting with fruity flavors and effervescent fizz, this punch embodies the spirit of the season. Whether you're hosting a festive soirée or just enjoying a cozy evening by the tree, our Christmas Eve Pink Party Punch will add a touch of magic to your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
1 Bag Frozen Raspberries (approximately 2 cups)
¼ cup Sugar
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 bottle of Sparkling Wine
Fresh Raspberries (garnish)
Directions
In a small saucepan, thaw raspberries on medium heat until they’ve broken down and become soup-like
Add sugar and combine, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add more sugar to taste
Remove from heat and puree until well blended
Pour mixture through a sieve into a freezer-safe container to remove seeds.
Let mixture cool
Add cream, stirring to combine
Place in freezer for 3-4 hours (or overnight), until frozen
Add 2-3 tablespoons to each glass; pour sparkling wine and top with raspberries.
Drop a few raspberries directly into your mimosa and enjoy!
Lemon Ball Drop Martini
We present the New Year's Lemon Ball Drop—a delightful concoction that combines the tangy brightness of lemons with the sweetness of the season's festivities. Whether you're celebrating with a crowd or savoring the moment in solitude, this cocktail will set the perfect tone for a year filled with hope, laughter, and memorable gatherings.
Ingredients
4 oz Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 oz Simple Syrup Sugar (Rim)
Lemon Twist (Garnish)
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker half way full with Ice.
Add vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds
Rub lemon slices around the rims of two coupe glass
Add sugar to a small plate, dip the rims in sugar
Divide mixture between two glasses, garnish with a lemon twist
Champagne Margarita
As the clock ticks down to a brand-new year filled with promises and possibilities, what better way to welcome it than with a glass of effervescent cheer in hand? Enter the Champagne Margarita, a delightful fusion of the classic bubbly elegance of champagne with the zesty, citrusy kick of a margarita. This festive cocktail will add a touch of sparkle to your celebration, making it the perfect libation to raise a toast to the adventures that await in the year ahead.
Ingredients
2 oz Champagne
1 oz Triple sec
1 oz Tequila
1 oz Lime juice
Lime Sugar
2 Tablespoons White Sugar
Zest of 1 Lime
Directions
Spoon sugar onto a small plate, add the lime zest.
Mix together until fully combined
Rub lime along the rim of the glass to wet, dip the rim into the lime sugar to coat
Combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice in a glass
Stir until mixed
Top off the glass with champagne!