How-To Create Your Own Cups of Christmas 🍷"Cheer"🍸


Dear Moms, 

 Well, the Christmas season is HERE!! I am sooooo excited! Tree is yet to be picked out, and decor theme is yet to be determined...I'm normally not the last minute type on this kind of thing, but with the move and the remodeling of the new house- things have been a bit hectic! Buut, even through all of that- I am trying to keep you all abreast of what's going on with me and help YOU through the holiday season! So, since I missed the Thanksgiving cocktail date...I have an early gift to you mamas by way of a few recipes for large batches of Christmas "cheers!"

So, sit back and get ready to gather the family, gang (or maybe just you on a bender) to "imbibe" in the season!!

Now, I am just becoming a fan of whiskeys & bourbons and this cocktail is soooo easy as well as yummy! I love a citrus-y cocktail most of all, add the fact it includes whisky just makes it even better! 

Citrus Whiskey Punch
courtesy: www.pintrest.com
Acquired: December 1, 2016
Citrus Whiskey Punch

INGREDIENTS:

15 lemons
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
2 c. bourbon or rye

DIRECTIONS:

From lemons, cut 8 long strips zest and squeeze 2 1/2 cups juice.
In 2-quart saucepan, combine lemon-zest strips, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups water; heat on medium until sugar dissolves, stirring. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. 

Remove and discard lemon zest. Refrigerate lemon syrup until cold. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks.

In punch bowl or large pitcher, stir together lemon juice, syrup, bourbon or rye and 1 1/2 to 3 cups cold water. Serve immediately on ice, garnished with lemon twists and cinnamon sticks, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes about 11 cups.


I've NEVER met a get together that didn't like a good pitcher of Sangria- who am I kidding? I've NEVER met a pitcher of Sangria I didn't like, and THIS sangria is no exception! This super simple recipe that includes Pinot and strawberries is delicious and sure to please your assemblage! 

Blood Orange Sangria
Blood Orange Sangria
courtesy: http://www.howsweeteats.com

INGREDIENTS:

6 blood oranges
2 (750ML) bottles of pinot grigio
1 cup club soda
1/2 cup brandy
12 ounces of strawberries, sliced
1 pint of raspberries
1 apple, chopped
1/2 cup sugar, for glass rimming

DIRECTIONS:

Zest one of the blood oranges and combine it with the sugar in a small bowl. Rub the sugar and zest together with your fingers until fragrant. Juice four of the blood oranges (You can use a juicer, or easily do this by hand), making sure to toss any seeds or pith. Chop the remaining blood oranges into pieces.

In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, blood orange juice, club soda, apples, strawberries, raspberries and blood oranges. Stir well to combine. Place the orange sugar on a plate, then run a lemon, lime or orange slice around the rim of each glass. Dunk each glass in the sugar, coating well. Fill each glass with a few ice cubes, then add some of the fruit from the sangria. Pour the sangria into each glass and serve!*
*This is most certainly a recipe that only gets better with time, so go ahead and make it in advance and let it set up in the fridge!


What would the Christmas holiday season be without good old fashioned egg nog?! Exactly- and unlike the other two, this one is kid friendly...however what you do after the kiddies are asleep and awaiting Santa Claus, is completely up to YOU! Lol 😉

Egg Nog Punch
Egg Nog Punch
courtesy: www.recipegirl.com
Acquired: December 1, 2016

INGREDIENTS:

1 gallon vanilla ice cream
1/2 gallon eggnog
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 ounces frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

DIRECTIONS:

Scoop ice cream into a punch bowl. Pour eggnog over ice cream; sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon; stir in the whipped topping.
Serve immediately. Stir again, as needed.*
*In case you would like to make this a bit less indulgent, you can use low fat ice cream, low fat egg nog and a fat free whipped topping!


I hope that you all are able to find a cocktail from this offering that suits your liking, and even if you don't...make sure that you are drinking in all the good times, memories and love that the holiday season brings! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Until Next Time!


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