White Christmas Mojitos White Christmas Mojitos by Half Baked Harvest A syrup made with honey and chamomile tea mellows the fresh lemon juice in this gin cocktail from Juan Coronado of South Beach restaurant, The Bazaar. I first made this back when I was the recipient of the Traveling Teacup (see post here). Can’t find clementines? I use Cuties as a substitute. Silver tequila and thyme infused simple syrup make this a tasty cocktail. We recently served it at our Halloween Dinner party and again, a fan favorite. You have seen this cocktail a few times on previous posts. Clementine Thyme Margaritas Clementine Thyme Margarita Between the sweet tangerine juice, bourbon, and ginger simple syrup, it’s the perfect winter drink. I don’t know what type of tangerine tree we have, but mandarins will work wonderfully as well. Well, this year, the branches are laden with so many tangerines. We have the most amazing tangerine tree that seems to bear fruit every other year. I have made this many times and it’s a winner. You can find the recipe from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles here. With rosemary-infused simple syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and vodka, this cocktail is bright, tart and refreshing while easy to make. Texas Ruby Reds are juicy and sweet as are the ones we are growing in our orchard. The key to this drink is to get good ruby red grapefruit. Ruby Red Greyhounds with Rosemary Simple Syrup Image from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles Some of the recipes are for one cocktail, and others provide a pitcher size quantity. Plus we all could use a little more Vitamin C! Using fresh herbs and pretty garnishes, raises the bar on taste. Taking Advantage of Citrus Season onCitrus SeasĪs we are entering the best time of year for oranges, grapefruits, tangerines and lemons, it make sense to utilize these fruits. The plastic ornaments can be washed and reused. Also, I tie on a gingham ribbon on the top of the ornament so I don’t lose it after the drink is poured. Note: I use agave syrup instead of granulated sugar in the recipe. These coupe glasses are on sale at Crate and Barrel for an incredibly low price. Not only is this a very colorful and festive drink, it tastes delicious too. Serve in a pretty coupe glass with a fresh sprig of rosemary and sugared cranberries. What’s nice about this cocktail, is you can make the drink ahead of time, use a funnel to fill the ornaments and then refrigerate them until your guests arrive. Here is a link for 20 8 cm plastic ornaments (approx. Cranberry Orange Margarita served in an ornament The recipe is from Half Baked Harvest but I tweak it a bit to make it my own (see Note below). At Michaels, I purchase 20 clear plastic ornaments and use these as a vessel to serve this delicious Cranberry Orange Margarita. Inspired by a cocktail we had last Christmas at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn, I want to make this one very festive, fun and interactive. 2023 Holiday cocktail 2023 Christmas Cocktail Here are some of my favorite specialty cocktails for the holidays. I hope this extra effort makes my company feel special and that our time together will reflect that. Generally, I make enough for 2 servings per guest, then you can serve whatever you want after the initial cocktail~be it wine, beer, standard mixed drinks or non-alcoholic beverages. Every time I entertain, I like to seek seasonal ingredients and create a unique drink to start the party. Fill pint glass with the ice, top with Berry LaCroix, and garnish with a sprig of mint, if using.There something special about serving a custom cocktail during the holidays. Add liquor to the glass and stir to combine. Muddle the fruit delicately in a heavy-bottomed pint glass, just enough to release their own juices. ½ ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped into 1-inch cubesģ.5 ounces fortified wine or 2 ounces gin/spirit of your choice Cover the bag with a towel and using a mallet (or any large, heavy utensil like a rolling pin or heavy ladle) crush ice (also helps with post-work tension!).ġ handful fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.) Add a few ice cubes to a sturdy Ziploc bag. Have fun with this one!Ī professional bar would use crushed ice for this style of cocktail, but you can make some at home and have a bit of fun, too. And for a less boozy cocktail, I'd choose a fino or manzanilla sherry. I'd go with a gin like Dorothy Parker or Jensen's Old Tom for something a little stronger. This cocktail is a dealer's choice in terms of base spirit.
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