Jazz up your holiday season with some cool mixed drink recipes. These will be a hit with every crowd and can also be altered to not use the alcohol if needed. They are great to make ahead of time or have the ingredients on hand for guests that stop by. You can have a fun season with a new drink that you and your guests will enjoy.
Bad Boy (or Girl) Dirty Snowball: Can be made with cream, Irish liqueur and peppermint schnapps. Pour ice into the glass. A fun glass makes the drink more fun. Add 2 parts liqueur and 1 part schnapps over the ice. Then add three parts cr?me over. It is quick and easy to make and top off with a fun straw to jazz it up.
Candy Cane Wonderland: In a blender add one ounce Cream de Cocoa, one ounce peppermint schnapps and one ounce half and half. Blend it all together with half a cup vanilla ice cream and one quarter cup ice. When it is smooth it is ready to go. Pour grenadine in a tall glass and swirl it around and put the frozen mixture into the glass. Top with whipped cream and a peppermint stick.
The Cool Yule Martini: Use 3 ounces of vodka, half ounce dry vermouth and 1 ounce peppermint white liqueur (or schnapps). Mix ingredients together in a shaker and then pour into a cold martini glass. Add a garnish of candy cane crumbles. No olives needed for this martini!
The Old Fashioned Tom and Jerry: A classic rum drink enjoyed by many is a batter made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. It’s great to have on hand for a party or people just stopping by. To make the batter you will need six eggs that you separate and beat separately. In the bowl with the stiff egg whites you add one and three quarter cups of sugar gradually and salt to taste with one teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Then you take one cup of powdered milk and slowly stir it in the mix. The cover and store.
Store the Tom and Jerry mix in the refrigerator covered. When you are ready to use you can mix one or two heaping tablespoons of the mix into a glass. Add hot water to fill the cup three quarters of the way full and then add about one ounce of rum. Some people like to add dark rum and a bit of brandy too, it is up to you. Mix together and then sprinkle a bit of nutmeg on top.
Your holidays can be more festive with some creative drinks. Plan ahead and have the ingredients on hand for last minute get togethers and celebrations. Always drink responsibly and have a wonderful holiday season.
As we gather around with friends and loved ones to celebrate there will be some parties going on. If you are hosting a party this festive season you may be looking for some good mixed drink recipes such as Caribou Lou Recipe to share with your family.
