Hosting guests during the holiday season can be trying at times. Between meal prep, coordinating the out-of-towners, and making sure the house is pristine, some things you just don’t have much time for. Let us give you one less thing to worry about and share with you a few of our favorite quick, easy, and delicious holiday drink recipes that will satisfy any guest! Serve these individually or prep in a large batch if you’re expecting a crowd.
Ingredients: 1 lime, halved, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1c. sweetened cranberry juice, 1 bottle champagne, 12 fresh cranberries, 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Directions:
- Rub rims of champagne flutes with lime and dip in sugar. Pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice into each glass and top with champagne.
- Use a toothpick to poke a hole through cranberries. Thread rosemary skewer through cranberries and garnish mimosas.
Ingredients: 3 c. heavy or whipping cream, 7 tbsp. sugar, 1 c. Irish whiskey, 6 c. rich, hot brewed coffee, Grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream and 3 tablespoons sugar until very soft peaks form (consistency should be just pourable). Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat 8 wineglasses by pouring very hot water into them. Drain water; add 2 tablespoons whiskey to each glass.
- Stir remaining 4 tablespoons sugar into coffee until dissolved. For each drink, fill glass with coffee to within 1 1/4 inch from top. Hold large spoon upside down over top of glass; gradually pour whipped cream over back of spoon onto coffee (cream should float on top, about 1 inch thick). Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.
Ingredients: 1 gal. apple cider, 1 1/2 c. whiskey, preferably Fireball, 1/2 c. Caramel, 3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish, 8 apples, lemon juice, for brushing
Directions:
- In a Crock-Pot, combine apple cider, whiskey, cinnamon sticks, and caramel. Cook on low until warmed through, about 2 to 3 hours.
- Make apple cups (optional): Slice off the top of each apple. Use an apple corer to remove the inside of the apple until you’re about 1/2″ from the bottom of the apple. Squeeze lemon juice inside the apple cups to prevent apples from browning
- Ladle hot cider into cups. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, and serve immediately.
