Hey there, friend! We all know that holidays are not complete without some delicious drinks to cheer us up. Our amazing ladies at Style & Structure have shared some of their favorite recipes that are sure to make your gatherings fun and memorable. If you decide to give them a try, don't forget to let us know how they turned out. But most importantly, sip responsibly and have a blast with your loved ones this holiday season!
Pomegranate Martini
Ingredients
1 ½ ounces vodka
1 ounce pomegranate juice
¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
½ ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau
1. Combine ingredients: In a shaker filled ⅔ with ice, pour in the vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
2. Shake and serve: Shake to chill the cocktail for 20 seconds and then strain into a martini glass. Enjoy!
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Autumn Sangria
Ingredients
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 large apple, cut into thin wedges
5 figs, cut into quarters
1 bottle chilled prosecco
1 cup brandy
2 cups pomegranate juice
ice
1. In a large pitcher filled halfway with ice, add the fruit and the top with the juice, brandy and the chilled prosecco.
2. Serve cold.
Pear Rosemary Cocktail
Simple Syrup
1 pear, cored and chopped
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
sprig rosemary
1 cup water
Add all ingredients to a small pot. Simmer until sugar is completely dissolved for about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool and strain. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cocktail
2/3 cup pear juice
4 tbsp simple syrup
2 jiggers vodka
ice
pear slices & rosemary for garnish
Fill 2 lowball glasses with ice. Divide vodka between the two glasses. Add 2 tablespoons of simple syrup and 1/3 cup pear juice to each. Garnish with pear slices and rosemary.
Apple Cider Manhattan
Ingredients
2 ounces bourbon
.5 ounce sweet vermouth
1.5 ounces apple cider
.5 ounce maple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Luxardo cherry to garnish
1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, apple cider, maple syrup, and two dashes of orange bitters.
2. Shake vigorously.
3. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Ingredients
1/2 oz half & half
1 tbsp canned pumpkin pie mix (make sure it's canned pumpkin pie mix, and not just canned pumpkin)
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
1 dash cinnamon
2oz. Vodka
1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and double strain into a graham-cracker-rimmed martini glass.
3. Garnish with a small amount of freshly grated nutmeg.
Happy Holiday Season, Cheers!