Festive Drinks for Christmas Eve

CHRISTMAS EVE IS EITHER THE DAY TO RELAX OR THE DAY TO FINISH DOING ALL OF THE THINGS YOU’VE BEEN PUTTING OFF OVER THE LAST MONTH.  EITHER WHICH WAY, YOU DESERVE A DRINK!  IT WILL PUT YOU IN THE MOOD TO WRAP THAT MOUNTAIN OF GIFTS YOU’VE STUFFED IN THE CLOSET, OR HELP YOU TO SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH ALL OF THOSE FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIES YOU HAVEN’T TAKEN THE TIME TO ENJOY YET.

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HOLIDAY BRANDY SLUSH

DELICIOUS BRANDY SLUSH MIXED WITH GINGER ALE AND FRESH CRANBERRIES

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PEPPERMINT PINA COLADA

COCONUT MILK, RUM, AND PINEAPPLE JUICE, WITH A TOUCH OF CANDY CANE

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SPIKED BUTTERSCOTCH HOT CHOCOLATE

COCOA MIXED WITH COFFEE LIQUEUR AND BUTTERSCOTCH SCHNAPPS

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JUNIE JUNE’S CHRISTMAS EVE PUNCH

SIMPLE SYRUP, ORANGE AND LEMON JUICE, VANILLA AND ALMOND EXTRACT, TOPPED OFF WITH SPRITE, 7-UP, OR GINGER ALE

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CHOCOLATE KISSED EGG NOGG

EGG NOGG WITH COCOA POWDER, CHOPPED HERSHEY’S KISSES, MALT POWDER, CINNAMON, AND CREME DE COCOA

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POMEGRANATE CALIMOCHO

EQUAL PARTS RED WINE AND COLA, MIXED WITH POMEGRANATE JUICE

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THE DRUNKEN PORTER

VANILLA BEAN AND BOURBON BEER FLOAT

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CRANBERRY MARGARITA

ORANGE, CRANBERRIES, GRAND MARNIER, AND TEQUILA

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Paula Deen’s Kentucky-Style Eggnog

Ingredients: 

• 6 Large Eggs, Separated
• 1 Cup Granulated Sugar, Divided
• 1 Cup Bourbon
• 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 Cup Whole Milk
• Garnish: Freshly Ground Nutmeg

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until just stiff.  Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until combined.
2. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar at medium speed until combined.  Slowly add bourbon, beating until smooth.  Gently fold in egg whites.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream at high speed until almost stiff; add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form.  Gently fold in egg mixture.  Stir in milk.  Garnish with nutmeg, if desired.

Makes about 6 to 8 servings.

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And for the Kids:

SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE

MILK OR CREAM WITH DARK CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE CARAMEL, AND JUST A PINCH OF SALT

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FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, & LUCK

-COLLEEN

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