Mexican Egg Nog

My husband came up with this idea. It is super tasty (this is coming from someone who doesn't typically like Whiskey).

Mexican Egg Nog
Large Jigger (1.5 oz) of Rum Chata
1/2 Small Jigger of Fireball

Stir together and serve over ice! Simple, quick and tasty!

Delicious!

If you are looking for some other holiday drinks ideas, check these out:

• Gingerbread Martini
• Jingle Juice Martini
• Sangria
• Christmas in a Rusty Sleigh
• Santa's Helper Hot Cocoa
• Rum Butter Cider

Cheers to Labor Day Weekend

It is our final holiday weekend of the summer. Happy Labor Day!

It's easy to make your drink look festive by throwing in some blueberries and raspberries in some white wine, or some lemon-lime soda and you'll have a fun red, white and blue effect.

Anytime Sangria

Serve cold or ice or warm it up on the stove for a yummy holiday cocktail for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Serve cold in the summer. Or the color of this Sangria is perfect for a "Blood Sangria" for a Halloween Party,

Anytime Sangria

1 bottle sweet, red wine
1/3 C brandy
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
16 oz. Sprite (lemon-lime soda)
1 lime, sliced
1 lemon, sliced

Directions:

• Mix together wine and brandy in a pitcher (or pot if warming)
• Whisk in spices
• Pour in Sprite (keep it room temperature if you are serving this drink warm)
• Slice fruit and place in the pitcher
• Serve warmed or over ice

Jingle Juice Martini

Holiday drinks are fun because usually you are drinking something you might not normally have and so we can be creative and try new things because we like the idea of holiday themes.

This martini (MAKES 2) is three simple ingredients shaken with ice. Use organic ingredients if you can find them in store near use, I have never seen organic sloe gin, but the others you can certainly find organic.

Shake Together with Ice:
1 1/2 oz. organic vodka
1 1/2 oz. sloe gin
1 1/2 oz. cherry juice

*Rim your glasses with red sugar (optional)

ENJOY!

Christmas in a Rusty Sleigh

Rusty Sleigh
1 oz. Amaretto
1 oz Cream de Cacao
1 oz Egg Nog

Mix together and serve over ice. Sip and Enjoy!

Santa's Helper Hot Cocoa

Santa's Helper Hot Cocoa
1 package hot cocoa, made as directed on package
1 oz. Merry's White Chocolate Liquer
1 tsp. Torani Peppermint Syrup
Whip Cream
Sprinkles

Directions:
Make hot cocoa as directed on the package, leaving room to add other ingredients. Stir in liquer and syrup. Top with whip cream and sprinkles. Enjoy! Or leave out for Santa!

Make It Monday: Frozen Watermelon Sangria Granita

Once upon a time, my husband and I used to run a bed & breakfast and making a watermelon granita was one of my favorite things to serve in the summer and people loved it. Making a granita is simple with few ingredients, but it requires planning ahead because it needs to be frozen and you need to have time to "fluff" it every couple of hours for the first 6-8 hours. Normally, I made the granita with champagne but decided to try using SkinnyGirl Sangria and it is wonderful.

Frozen Watermelon Sangria Granita
12 C cubed watermelon
1/2 C sugar
1 750mL bottle of SkinnyGirl Sangria
2L bottle of Sprite (optional)

Directions: In a blender, puree the watermelon and sugar. You will need to do this in 2-3 batches, depending upon the size of your blender. Pour puree in a large bowl (with a cover) or an ice cream pail. Pour in SkinnyGirl Sangria and stir. Cover and freeze. Every 2 hours, "fluff" the granita with a fork to make it flakey. You will need to do this 3-4 times. Then freeze until you are ready to serve. You can make this up to 2 week in advance. Fluff before serving frozen. Or pour Sprite over the top to make it more of a liquid and add some fizz. This will make 10-12 servings.