We all love a great glass of wine to accompany our holiday meal, but there are many other ways to toast the holiday season. From sparkling wine cocktails to a steaming cup of hot cocoa, we’re sharing our favorite festive drinks of the season.
Pomegranate Sparkling Wine Cocktail – this is a favorite at our house around the holidays. Not only does it taste like the perfect holiday drink, it looks like it to. Peel the fruit from a fresh pomegranate and place 4-5 seeds into a sparkling wine glass. Fill the glass with 2-3 oz of PAMA liqueur and 1-2 oz. of sparkling wine. Gently stir to mix and serve.
Holiday Sangria – no one says that Sangria has to be reserved for summertime. Make it special by using a nice Chianti and Port mixed with high quality brandy or cognac. Festive ingredients like pomegranate juice, mandarin oranges, cranberries and pears add a winter touch.
Kahlua Eggnog – we love this take on eggnog. Combine 1 oz Kahlua liqueur with 4 oz Eggnog. Sprinkle with your favorite holiday spices like nutmeg or cinnamon.
Steaming Hot Chocolate – there’s nothing wrong with making hot chocolate from a mix, but we prefer the not-so-sweet and homemade taste of this easy recipe. Combine 1 ½ teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 ½ teaspoons sugar, 1 cup whole milk and a pinch of salt. It’s optional to add just a pinch of cinnamon. Serve in mugs with a dollop of homemade whip cream on top.
Written by Linzi
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