It's that time of year again, hope you have all your shopping done and have started watching your favorite Christmas movies and some new ones. I know some of you are on the Hallmark Channel 24/7. I found this quiz on Buzzfeed, so play along and take a drink if you get one wrong.
Holiday Cocktails (glamour.com):
Yule Tai
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. Cutwater barrel-aged rum
- ¾ oz. hibiscus-tea-infused Cutwater white rum
- ¾ oz. cinnamon orgeat
- ¾ oz. lime juice
- ¾ oz. pomegranate liqueur for ornament float
- Rosemary sprig
- Pomegranate seeds
Directions
- Add rum, orgeat, and lime to cocktail tin with pebble ice.
- Give the tin a quick shake and pour into glass.
- Top with more ice.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig and pomegranate seeds.
- Add pomegranate liqueur into a clean, empty ornament for a float garnish, then pour that over the cocktail before enjoying.
Winter Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Avaline White
- ½ green apple, cubed
- ½ red apple, cubed
- 1 orange, juiced (about 2 oz.)
- 1 lime, cut into wheels
- 4 rosemary sprigs (plus more for garnish)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 10 allspice berries (whole)
- 1½ Tbsp. organic cane sugar
Directions
- Slice and juice your fruit, then combine all the ingredients into a large pitcher or a punch bowl, stirring to help the sugar dissolve.
- Refrigerate covered for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- When you’re ready to serve, give the sangria a good mix to reincorporate all the ingredients.
- Place a large ice cube (or a few regular-size ones, if you don’t have a mold) in a low glass or tumbler, then pour your sangria over the ice, allowing a few pieces of fruit to fall into each glass.
- Garnish with a bright sprig of rosemary.
Teremana Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1¼ oz. Teremana blanco tequila
- ¼ oz. agave nectar
- 4 oz. brewed hot chocolate (unsweetened)*
- Pinch salt/cinnamon/cayenne mixture (equal parts)
Directions
*Homemade hot chocolate recipe: Add 3 cups of milk of choice and 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder to pot. Stir ingredients to mix over low heat until hot.
Cocktail recipe: Build the ingredients in a coffee glass or mug and gently stir. Top with whipped cream if desired.
The Mistletoe to Toe
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. vodka
- ½ oz. Aperol
- ½ oz. cranberry juice
- ¼ oz. lemon juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
- Club soda
Directions
- Place ice cubes into glass.
- Combine vodka, Aperol, cranberry juice, and lemon juice into the glass.
- Mix in simple syrup and top with club soda.
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