Thursday, December 31, 2020

Blue Sparkling Star


Ingredients:

2 ounces Orange Infused Vodka
2 ounces Blue Curacao
Champagne

Instructions:

Rim two champagne glasses with blue sugar
Pour one ounce orange infused vodka into each of the prepared champagne glasses.
Pour one ounce Blue Curacao into each of the prepared champagne glasses.
Top each glass with champagne.

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George Harrison - Ding Dong Ding Dong

 


7Up New Year's Sparkle


Ingredients:

1 ounce prosecco sparkling wine
1 -8 oz. sparkling cranberry juice
1 1/2 cups 7UPⓇ
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup frozen cranberries

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher; gently stir
Chill for 20 minutes in refrigerator before serving.
Serve garnished with frozen cranberries and a mint leaf.

Happy New Year!

Goodbye 2020

 Goodbye and good riddance to the year 2020 and what a year it has been.




Sunday, December 27, 2020

Joey Dee and the Starliters
Peppermint Twist


 

Peppermint Twist

Ingredients:

1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
1 oz. Coffee Liqueur
1 oz. Creme de Cacao (Dark)
No garnish

Instructions:
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.

Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Gene Autry

 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer


Rudolph's Red Nose


Ingredients:

Ice 
Whiskey
Waters Zeros, Cranberry, Raspberry
Cranberries and Cranberry Juice

Directions:

Pour 1.5 oz. whiskey over ice
Fill glass with sparkling water
Splash with cranberry juice
Stir and garnish with cranberries

Friday, December 25, 2020

I Believe in Father Christmas

 Greg Lake and Ian Anderson


Candy Cane #2

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao
Cream/Half & Half or Milk
Splash of Grenadine
Garnish: Peppermint Candy Cane

Instructions:

Pour Peppermint Schnapps and white Creme de Cacao into a glass filled with ice.  Fill it with cream or milk.  Add the splash of grenadine.

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O Come all ye faithful

 King's College, Cambridge 


Christmas Martini


Ingredients:

3 oz. Gin

1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth

1 tsp. Peppermint Schnapps

Instructions:

Shake with cracked ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with a candy cane.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Blackmore's Night

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear 


 Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem


Cool Yule Martini


Ingredients:

3 oz. Vodka

1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth

1 tsp. Peppermint Schnapps

Instructions:

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass.

Garnish with a candy cane.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Mountain - Mississippi Queen

 RIP Leslie West



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Peppermint Pattie

Ingredients:

1 oz. Creme de Cacao (White)

1 oz. Creme de Menthe (White)

No garnish

Instructions:

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.

Shake and strain into a cordial glass.

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Monday, December 21, 2020

The Eagles - Please Come Home For Christmas


 

Maple Eggnog

Ingredients:

4 cups Eggnog
4 oz. Maple Syrup
Garnish: Nutmeg sprinkles

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and serve.

Winter Solstice

Will You See The ‘Christmas Star’ On The Solstice? 

Why 2020’s Longest Night Of The Year Is Unique

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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Darlene Love

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)


 White Christmas


Candy Cane


Ingredients:

1/2 oz. Grenadine

1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps

No garnish

Instructions:

In layers, pour the grenadine first then the peppermint schnapps on top.

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Angels We Have Heard On High

 Sixpence None The Richer


Cranberry Spice


Ingredients:
1/2 oz. Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon)
1/2 oz. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
2 oz. Cranberry Juice

Instructions

Shake well with ice and strain into a martini glass.
Use 3 cranberries for garnish on the rim of the glass.

Created by Dominik Chrzaszcz

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Friday, December 18, 2020

 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Judy Garland


Peppermint Stick


Ingredients:

1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
1 1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao (White)
1 oz. Cream (Half & Half)
Garnish: Peppermint Candy Cane

Instructions:

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a chilled champagne flute.

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TGIF

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes

 

Frosty Noggin

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. Rum (Light)
3/4 oz. Creme de Menthe (Light)
3 oz. Eggnog
2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
3 drops of Creme de Menthe (Green)
Garnish: Whipped Cream

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients except the green Creme de Menthe.
Pour mixture into a highball glass. 
                                                 Garnish with whipped cream.
                                                 Add a few drops of green Creme de Menthe on top.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Parade of the Wooden Soldiers - The Crystals


Bailey's Peppermint Cream


Ingredients:

2 oz. Bailey's with hint of Mint Chocolate
4 oz. Hot Chocolate
Whipped Cream
Candy (Candy Cane)

Instructions:

Crush candy cane with the back of a spoon
Combine hot chocolate and Bailey's by pouring into a coffee mug.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle crushed candy on top.
Garnish with a mint leaf.

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley


 

Mountain Stream


Ingredients:

3/4 oz. Aquavit
3/4 oz. Vodka
3/4 oz. lime juice
7-Up Soda

Instructions:

Shake everything except 7-Up with ice.
Strain into cocktail glass.
Fill with 7-Up (Lemon-Lime Soda)

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Sunday, December 6, 2020

John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)


 

Hot Gin Toddy


Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Empress 1908 Gin 
.75 oz. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. hot water
1 tsp sugar 

Instructions:

Build all ingredients in a wine goblet, brandy snifter, or glass mug. 
Stir well.  Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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Saturday, December 5, 2020

The Stone Poneys - December Dream

 


Dream Cocktail


Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. Brandy
3/4 oz. Triple Sec
Splash Anisette
No garnish

Instructions:

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.  
Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

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Friday, December 4, 2020

Christmas Time Is Here Again - The Beatles

 




 


Mint Martini


Ingredients:

1 oz. Creme De Menthe

2 oz. Gin

3 Leaves Mint

In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin and Creme de Menthe.  Stir well. 

Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with mint leaves. Best served in a cocktail glass.

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Happy Friday!!