On the third day of Christmas, Spectrum Design Group gives you: Three Holiday Cocktails, Two Resolutions, and a New Website in a pear tree.
Welcome to Holiday Cocktails with Dawn and Cory.
There’s nothing better than snuggling by a fire with the people you love during the holidays. Imagine Christmas carols playing throughout your home, little kids’ laughter in the background, and the scent of fresh-baked cookies. The only thing you are missing is a pretty cocktail in hand. While we know that this all sounds like a dream holiday and our realities may be different, either way, you can’t go wrong with trying out one of our specialty cocktails.
Very Merry Moscow Mule
First up, and Cory’s favorite, is the Very Merry Moscow Mule.
Ingredients:
- copper mug {if you are feeling fancy}
- 2 oz favorite vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- ginger beer
- lime, cranberries, and rosemary sprig for garnish
Directions:
- Fill your copper mug with ice
- Measure 2 oz of vodka and pour into glass
- Measure 1 oz of cranberry juice and pour
- Top off with ginger beer until full and slightly stir
- Time to garnish! Squeeze your lime, top with cranberries, and add your sprig
Christmas Sangria
Next up is Dawn’s favorite, Christmas Sangria.
Ingredients:
- Bottle (or 2 depending on how big of a pitcher you want to make) Pinot Grogio or Chardonnay
- 3/4 cup sparkling apple cider
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cranberries, halved
- 3/4 cup cranberries, whole
- 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 3 rosemary sprigs
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher
- Stir together with a large wooden spoon to help the sugar dissolve
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving
- Serve chilled with a garnish of rosemary sprigs
- Make sure to get some of the fruit in every glass!
White Christmas Margarita
Last is the most interesting of the bunch: White Christmas Margarita.
Ingredients:
- 18 oz Coconut milk (full fat in a can)
- 6 oz Coconut water
- 9 oz Tequila
- 6 oz Grand Marnier
- 1/2 cup Lime juice
- 3 TBSP Agave Syrup
- Cranberries and Rosemary sprigs for garnish
Directions:
- To a large pitcher, add full-fat coconut milk, coconut water, Grand Marnier, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup
- Using a whisk, stir everything together until coconut milk no longer separates
- Serve over ice
- Garnish with rosemary, lime wedges, and cranberries
Cheers!
