‘Tis the seasons for merriment! We love a good drink – whether it’s a cocktail or mocktail – and ones that are garnished beautifully and layered in flavor.
Here are a few of our favorite festive (and easy) cocktails and mocktails perfect for your next gathering! To make a non-alcoholic version of many cocktails, you can substitute the alcohol with a cider, ginger ale, or splash of a flavorful shrub (except for the egg nog – just omit liquor).
Spiked Egg Nog {via Bon Apetit}
INGREDIENTS
RECIPE PREPARATION
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Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a large punch bowl just until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in milk, cream, and rum. Cover and chill egg nog base at least 2 hours.
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Just before serving, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into egg nog base. Finely grate nutmeg and cinnamon over as desired.
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DO AHEAD: Egg nog base can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
Perfect Pour Cocktail Co.’s Mai Tai as seen in Storied Weddings Photo by O’Malley Photographers
INGREDIENTS
.50 oz Macadamia Nut Orgeat
Valley & Co.’s Merry Punch – Photo by Kerry Jeanne Photography
INGREDIENTS
1 liter of ginger ale
2 bottles of good champagne *or use a cider
1/3 cup of mint leaves (barely muddled)
1/3 cup of frozen sugared cranberries
Squeeze of lemon juice – 1-2 tablespoons to taste
Barely muddle mint leaves and place into a punch bowl with the frozen cranberries. Add ginger ale and top with chilled champagne. *We don’t recommend adding ice to this punch as it can dilute the bubbly. Serve immediately
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