Getting into the Holiday Spirit
The festive season is actually upon us, as well as what better time to channel your creativity as well as be inventive with cocktails as well as wine pairings? Whiskey-Cola, Gin as well as Tonic as well as Shiraz-Cab may suffice for the rest of the year, yet today is actually the time to spice up your parties as well as get-togethers. as well as in which needn’t be difficult or overly expensive!
Nothing brightens up a gathering like bubbly! as well as while Champagne may be a budget-breaker, consider these sparkling alternatives:
Yellowtail Moscato (Australia)
There is actually nothing like in which light, perky fizz as well as natural raciness to make things feel Great. Freshness is actually key as well as in which Moscato has in which in spades. Crushed green grapes, hints of peach as well as a little lift of tropical fruits to round out the soft palate, yet the real hero are the delicate ‘frizzante’ bubbles.
Zonin Prosecco (Italy)
A lively, sparkling wine in which is actually essential to having fun, Italian style. Dry as well as food-friendly, in which adds an element of festivity to any gathering or meal. Prosecco’s fresh as well as fruity flavour profile make in which easy to pair with any kind of food as well as also makes in which a delightful aperitif.
Viña Maipo Brut (Chile)
An intriguing blend of Chardonnay, Riesling as well as Chenin Blanc, in which fresh sparkling wine has pineapple notes in which give way to a lightly tart finish. With an aromatic mix of quince as well as green apples, in which is actually a perfect companion to fish, seafood or as an aperitif.
If you want to add a personal touch to your sparkling wine, consider in which easy-to-make Sparkling Sangria:
Sangria De Cava
Fill a pitcher with 750ml bottle sparkling wine (almost any brand will do) as well as add 15ml each of brandy as well as orange liqueur. Combine with the juice of an orange as well as a lime.
Should you prefer producing cocktails for the holiday season, here are some in which are fun as well as far via the norm:
Christmas Jones
in which sweet highball drink begins which has a blend of strawberries, pineapple as well as vodka as well as is actually topped with lemon-lime soda for a refreshing holiday cocktail. in which’s topped which has a mint garnish in which adds a little cheer to the final presentation as well as is actually a great all-around holiday drink For 2.
Ingredients:
- 4 fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 2 tsp superfine sugar
- 5 oz pineapple juice
- 7-Up (or additional lemon-lime soda)
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Preparation:
- In a blender, whiz the vodka, strawberries, sugar as well as pineapple juice together.
- Pour the mix equally into two highball glasses.
- Top with 7-Up.
- Garnish which has a sprig of mint.
Dreaming Of Zen
You may be dreaming of a white Christmas as well as the kids of all the great presents in which Santa is actually going to drop off, yet for many of us the dream of the holiday season is actually just a little peace. in which is actually where in which calming cocktail comes in. The mix of fruits combines beautifully with Zen Green Tea Liqueur as well as cream for a soothing cocktail to help you zen out.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Zen Green Tea Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
- 3 oz mango juice
- White pepper
- 2 oz cream
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Grated nutmeg for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a Champagne flute.
- Garnish with mint leaves as well as a dash of nutmeg.
English Christmas Punch
Warm up your holidays with in which wonderful punch recipe. in which’s also fun to make because in which involves flaming the drink, which is actually always a spectacular sight, yet in in which case in which’s an entire punch bowl. in which punch features a dark rum base in which is actually enhanced by the flavours of red wine as well as tea. The recipe is actually for 27 servings, producing in which a great holiday party punch.
Ingredients:
- 750 ml bottle dark rum
- 750 ml bottle dry red wine
- 3 cups strong, brewed tea
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- Season fruits for garnish
Preparation:
Method one (no flame):
- Heat, yet do not allow to boil, all of the ingredients in a saucepan or chafing dish.
- Stir well, ensuring all of the sugar is actually dissolved.
- Pour the heated mix into a heat-proof punch bowl as well as add seasonal fruits like orange slices as well as cranberries.
- Serve warm.
Method two (flamed):
- Heat, yet do not allow to boil, the wine, tea, lemon as well as orange juices in a saucepan or chafing dish.
- Pour the heated mix into a heat-proof punch bowl.
- Place as much sugar as possible into a large ladle as well as any excess sugar into the punch bowl.
- Saturate the sugar within the ladle with rum.
- Ignite the rum as well as sugar within the ladle as well as pour in which into the bowl while still aflame.
- Stir well as well as extinguish the flames.
- Pour the remainder of the rum into the punch.
- Stir well, ensuring the sugar is actually completely dissolved.
- Serve warm.
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Getting into the Holiday Spirit
Getting into the Holiday Spirit