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Showing posts with label Holiday Cocktails. Show all posts

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Foodie Friday: Christmas Cheer & Gifts For Cocktail Connoisseurs


It's that holly jolly time of the year. A colorful cocktail will add an extra serving of cheer to your Christmas celebrations. This edit features all the drinks you need for entertaining stylishly. Find one that sounds fabulous and make it your own. While you are at it, multi-task and shop for the cocktail connoisseur on your list. You'll find Champagne Bears, Emoji linens for your "social" butterflies, the most beautifully packaged bottle of champagne and more. 
Cheers to you!

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HERE: 22 Recipes & Gifts

Snowflake
Made with Vodka, peppermint infusion, smashed cranberry, pomegranate aril, and sweet cream. The real beauty of this cocktail is the gorgeous glass. You can find the Revolution Glass HERE and the recipe at
Alchemy Fine Home  

Champagne Bears Carry-On Cocktail Kit
A stocking stuffer for your favorite frequent flier. It's complete with everything they'll need to craft two champagne cocktails (except for the champagne.) Use the delicious Sugarfina Gummy Bears as a cheerful garnish or a yummy chaser. Couldn't be cuter.
Anthropologie

Blackberry Ombre Sparkler
Technically, these could be called Blackberry Mimosas. They couldn't be easier, and are made with simple syrup.
The Cookie Rookie  


Aervana Wine Aerator
This little contraption for wine lovers promises perfect pours, every time.
Bloomingdale's 

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Poinsettia Spritz Punch
With a hit of St. Germain  (oh it's so good),  there's the  lightest flora touch that pairs perfectly with the tart cranberries and sweet champagne, in this pretty punch.
Half Baked Harvest

White Christmas Mojito
Even if you aren't having a white Christmas, you can pretend with this wintry white cocktail. It's creamy and coconut-y and ever so Christmasy! 
Half Baked Harvest 


Jonathan Adler Barware
These Rocket Decanters are by far the most fun ever. Pick their poison - Vodka, Gin, or Whiskey at Neiman Marcus. The Marble and Brass Barbell Set is great exercise with all the heavy lifting of cocktails during the holiday. The Malachite Ice Bucket and Cocktail Glasses are Park Ave luxe and Chinoiserie chic.

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A Very Merry Ornamentini
Made with Tito's ( Hello Sharon ). I just had to share this pretty presentation. How fabulous to fill the cocktail into the Christmas ornament! You can find a good variety of clear ornaments at Amazon. Find the fabulous recipe at
Inspired By Charm  

Campfire Cocktail
Serve this cozy cocktail by the fireside. It's made with vodka and Baileys. The best part for me is that finishing touch on the rim! It's made by dipping the glass in chocolate syrup and rolling in crushed graham crackers. Oh my!
Lark & Linen


Meadow Ice Bucket
One of the best looking buckets you can find. The simply chic but classic shape gets a contemporary twist with a braided rope and hammering. Gorgeous and under $100

Satsuma and Pomegranate Campari
Campari is always a sophisticated spirit. This recipe is a little sweet, a little tart and has just a  little bit of a bitter undertone.
Bakers Royale 


Emoji Cocktail Linens
Here's your hostess gift for all of your Instagram friends and followers. Just too funny but nice at the same time.  There's nothing like linens for cocktails.
Neiman Marcus

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Gingerbread Eggnog Cocktail 
I remember growing up, only my Father and I liked eggnog. I still love it, but find the homemade variety to be best. Never fear, if you don't want to go to the trouble,  this recipe can be made with store bought. It just sounds like the best darn cocktail around. Cheers, Dad!
Delish 


Essential Guide To Champagne
Featuring Producers, and Terroirs of the Iconic Region, this newly released book will please the most demanding wine lover. A groundbreaking guide that comes complete with maps of the Champagne region. It's elegantly packaged. I found it for much less than other places at
Target

Smokey Quartz Whiskey Gems 
The ANNA by RabLabs set is the answer to keeping your cocktail cool as quartz without diluting it. Genius and ever so elegant.
Food52  

The Last Rasp
This is for the Vodka drinkers. It's made with Bombay Sapphire. Here's a tip: While the basil itself doesn't actually flavor the drink, the aroma of it makes all the difference when sipping, so make sure use the freshest basil you can buy.
House and Garden UK 


Birthstone Wine Bottle Stopper
All wines, no matter the vintage, deserve to be preserved in style. Handmade by artisan Jill Henrietta Davis, each month is a one of a kind gift. They make a beautiful gift on their own, or add one to the bottle that you are gifting. Less than $25
Uncommon Goods  

Mistletoe Margarita
How can you resist the name? Margaritas put the merry in any celebration!
How Sweet Eats 


Bollinger Limited Edition Brut Rose in Metal Gift Box
If you want to knock my socks off, I mean "their" socks off, pop for this! A 2006 vintage is a little bit of a splurge, but it is impressive and ever so glamorous in gold metal. And don't worry the bubbly lives up to the packaging. It has a rating of "94" by Decanter Magazine. 
Wine.com

Candy Cane Cocktail
This shaken not stirred Christmas Cocktail is filled with festive flavors like Peppermint Schnapps, Godiva Chocolate Liquor, marshmallows and more. Click below to watch a detailed video.
Popsugar  

Cranberry Martini
Based on a Bobby Flay cocktail that he made on air with Ina Garten, this is Christmas in a glass. The secret here is that you infuse the vodka with the orange zest and cranberries at least 2 days ahead.
Williams-Sonoma  


Liquor Infuser Set
Perfect for the cocktail connoisseur or even the amateur mixologist. Here's everything they need to craft their own boozy concoctions. It's a fun find at
Food52 

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Foodie Friday: Holiday Baking ~ Recipes & Gifts For Bakers

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Make Ahead Recipes For Christmas Morning



Are you feeling the stress of the Holidays? I am trying to avoid that this year. I love all of the fa la la la, but it's a whole lot of work, too. The last thing we need is hours of kitchen time on Christmas morning. Yet, it is one of the most festive days of the year, and breakfast should be special. I'm here to help with recipes that either take no time to prepare or can be made in advance. Let's all spend  more time with family, and less time in the kitchen. 



HERE: 18 Festive Ways To Enjoy Christmas Breakfast

Christmas Mimosas
Now this is the way to begin the festivities!  A stunning but simple recipe.
How Sweet Eats   

Christmas Morning Pancakes
Fluffy and fabulous, these blueberry pancakes have been inspired by the movie, "Christmas in Connecticut." Part of the instructions is to let the batter sit in the fridge for two days. Start making them today!
Lauren Conrad  

Dutch Baby & Caramelized Cranberries
Almost all of this recipe can be made ahead, making it super easy for Christmas morning. The little touch that makes this dish extra special is clementine orange syrup.
Seasons and Suppers

Naughty Nice Hot Cocoa with Spiked Eggnog Marshmallows
Serve this while opening presents. There's nothing like a homemade marshmallow or Kahlua and chocolate. 
Half Baked Harvest 

Baked Gingerbread Custard Waffle French Toast
We are talking Gingerbread waffles with eggy custard baked into them. You can make the waffles and the custard the day before and store in the fridge overnight. Get up Christmas morning and bake for about 30 minutes while you are opening presents. I think that I have to make these.
Half Baked Harvest    

Homemade Eggnog With Rum
Homemade Eggnog is the best! I just wouldn't think about buying it pre-made. One of the ingredients in Trader Joe's is "carrageenan." Google that and then make this recipe.
Joy The Baker

Overnight Oats Five Ways
And one of the recipes features Pumpkin! Need I say more? Click the link to change the way you think about oatmeal from now on.
Cooking Classy

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Souffle Casserole 
Make this ooey gooey and cheesy dish on Christmas Eve before turning in. Bake it in the morning while opening packages. Anyone who loves eggs, will adore this!
Foodie Crush

Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Baked French Toast With Whipped Greek Yogurt Cream
This recipe had me at Sourdough. And that whipped Yogurt looks divine. Pre-make this the night before. Isn't it pretty?
How Sweet Eats    

Boozy Hot Chocolate With Salted Caramel Whipped Cream
Here's a Christmas morning cocktail that I would not refuse. Haven't we all earned a sip?
Honestly Yum 

Overnight Cinnamon Roll French Toast
If you can believe this recipe begins with simple white bread slices. Feel free to adjust it with Gluten Free bread. Tucked in between the rolls is cream cheese frosting! This dish would go over big at my home.
Seasons and Suppers

Strata with Chard, Sausage and Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions just make everything better. Put it all together the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
Williams-Sonoma

Banana Bread Griddle Cakes
{ Gluten Free & Vegan }
This is taking Mom's Banana Bread up a notch! These cakes aren't actually made ahead, but they are so easy and take only 15 minutes to prepare. If I were you, I would make a little extra of that topping!
Pioneer Woman 

Gingerbread Latte 
Sure looks like Christmas in a cup to me. And can we please talk about those cute little ginger guys? Get step by step instructions via video at....
Half Baked Harvest 

Homemade Gravlax
You cure the salmon up to 72 hours in advance, and it couldn't be easier. It won't take any time to assemble in the morning. Make a platter of these and watch them disappear while opening Hanukkah or Christmas presents.
Love and Olive Oil

Bon Appetit's Best Quiche Lorraine
Buttery, Bacon-y and custardy. One of my favorite breakfast dishes. Brings back memories of my Mom's.
Bon Appetit  

Citrus Salad With Prosecco
I'm including this colorful concoction in the mix, because it is just so simple and stunning! Fruit is elevated in a surprising way. Try it!
NY Times Cooking

Mixed Berry Croissant Bread Pudding
And though this recipe does not state it can be made ahead, I have made several bread puddings the night before. So I feel confident, this recipe can be, too. It's almost too gorgeous to eat!
Bakers Royale 

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
I had to add just one more Oatmeal recipe, because this is too beautiful not to include.
Bakers Royale


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