Cozy Christmas Cocktails

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Dec 082010
 

Holiday Glogg Punch

* 12 oz. SKYY vodka
* 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
* 1.5 tbsp. mulling spices
* 1 tsp. fresh orange zest
* 2 tbsp. sugar
* 2 tbsp. blanched almonds
* 4 tbsp. raisins

Wrap mulling spices in cheesecloth. In a large saucepan, combine wine, SKYY vodka, cheesecloth with mulling spices, orange zest, and sugar. Allow to very lightly simmer over medium heat for at least 30 minutes, but do not boil. Discard the mulling spices. Drop a few raisins and almonds at the bottom of each mug and then top with hot liquid.

Mocha Eggnog Cocktail

* 2 oz Kahlua
* 1 oz vodka
* eggnog

Pour measured Kahlua and vodka over ice in a glass. Fill the remainder of your glass with eggnog and stir. For a festive and tasty garnish, sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.

Hard Rocker Cider

* 1 cup tequila (We used Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila)
* 4 cups apple cider
* 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
* ¼ cup Triple Sec
* 1 teaspoon nutmeg
* cinnamon sticks

In medium pot, heat and stir cider, cranberry juice cocktail, and nutmeg on low for two hours (you can also use a crockpot). Do not boil. When ready to serve, turn on high for 10 minutes and stir in tequila and liqueur. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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Halloween Punch Recipes

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May 212010
 

Celebrate Halloween by serving your guests a ghoulish brew that’s concocted in a cauldron and overflowing with mist. Offer a spooky Halloween punch recipe to save time from having to mix and pass around the individual cocktails all night long.

The following recipes listed are alcoholic Halloween punch creations. If you are looking for something for the kiddies or non-drinkers in the family, you can try a few of my favorite Simple Holiday Party Punch Recipes.

wicked-halloween-punch Wicked Witch Apple Punch

* 1 750 ml bottle Skyy Infusions Passion Fruit
* 1 750 ml bottle sparkling apple cider
* 1 64 oz. bottle cranberry juice cocktail
* 1 Liter ginger ale
* 2 cups pineapple juice
* Red apple slices

Combine all of the ingredients in a large black witch’s cauldron with ice and stir thoroughly. Garnish with large slices of red apple, and float on top. If desired, add dry ice. Serves 12-14. Recipe and image from Skyy Vodka.

halloween-midori-punch Halloween Harvest Punch

* 1 part Midori Melon Liqueur
* 1 part Dark Rum
* 1 part Light Rum
* 2 part White Cranberry Juice
* 1 part Unfiltered Apple Juice
* 1 part Simple Syrup
* Juice of one lemon
* Apple slices, blueberries and melon balls for garnish

For a punch bowl (32 ounces), use this recipe 8 X’s. Add the liquid ingredients and mix well. Top with apple slices, blueberries, and melon balls. For an individual cocktail: shake and strain into an old-fashioned glass. From Midori Melon Liqueur.

sangria-recipe Dragon’s Blood Sangria

* 1 bottle red wine
* 12 oz. of club soda
* 2 oz. of cognac
* 3 tbs. warmed honey
* 4 sliced figs
* 1/2 cup red or black grapes, halved
* 1/2 cup pitted cherries (fresh, canned, or frozen)

Combine all of the fruit and full bottle of wine in your punch bowl or pitcher, adding the cognac and honey until the honey has completely dissolved. Refrigerate for at least two hours. When you are ready to serve, add the club soda and stir gently.

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