Sunday 20 December 2015

Countdown to Christmas Day 6...Christmas Cocktails


Here is a roundup of a few Christmas Cocktails!

  • Easy Cranberry Magarita's

  • 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice (I recommend using a brand that is 100% juice)
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • ice cubes
  • Recipe at - http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/cranberry-margaritas/?/crlt.pid=camp.V45n1bvTUKnU

  • Santa's Magic Potion (Eggnog & Bailey's)

  • 4 parts eggnog
  • 2 to 4 parts Baileys, to taste
  • Ice cubes, optional
  • Nutmeg,for sprinkling
  • Cinnamon, for sprinkling
  • Recipe at - http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/12/santas-magic-potion-eggnog-baileys.html


Slow Cooker Spiced Wine

  • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (choose something fruity but not too sweet. Merlot, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon all work well)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced 
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • whole cloves
  • green cardamom pods
  • cinnamon sticks
  • whole star anise
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • Orange slices, for garnish
  • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
  • Recipe at - http://www.wellplated.com/spiced-wine/#_a5y_p=3054434

Cranberry Mimosa

Cranberry Juice
Sparkling White Wine 
Optional green sprinkles/sugar for rimming glasses
Recipe at - http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/12/cranberry-mimosa/


Christmas Sangria

2 Bottles of Sauvignon Blanc
1 Apple, sliced into chunks
1/2 Pomegranate
1-2 Oranges, cut into slices
170g Cranberries
1 Cup white grape juice
Sprigs of Rosemary, to garnish
Recipe at - http://thenymelrosefamily.com/2014/11/christmas-sangria.html#_a5y_p=2951716


Enjoy!
Kylie xx





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