Winter holidays go hand-in-hand with entertaining, so we are always on the look-out for great recipe ideas to spice up the season. Sure, you will probably enjoy your fair share of eggnog, vino, and bubbly… so we put together 3 alternative recipes for candied cocktails that are guaranteed to keep you warm and satisfy your sweet-tooth. Want to add a little extra holiday flare to your party? Check out the customized cups, tumblers, and festive drinkware on Swoozies… Please consume responsibly!
Hot Cocoa Candy Cane
Dessert is optional with this mouth-watering treat on the menu:
-Hot Chocolate (1 cup)
-Peppermint Schnapps (3/4 oz)
-Bailey’s Irish Cream (3/4 oz)
-Top with mini marshmallows
-Garnish with Candy Cane
Caribbean Coffee
Transport yourself to the tropics with this rich & spicy after-dinner drink:
-Fresh Brewed Coffee (1 cup)
-Brown Sugar (1 Tsp)
-Kahlua (3/4 oz)
-Dark Spiced Rum (3/4 oz)
-Garnish with Whipped Cream and Sprinkled Nutmeg
Tonic Toddy
If a traditional toddy and a GT had a baby, it would taste something like this:
-Hot Water (1 cup)
-Honey (tbsp)
-Tanqueray Gin (1 oz)
-Splash of Tonic
-Fresh Squeezed Lemon (to taste)
-Garnish with Cinnamon stick
