HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR The festive season may be one big indulgence-fest between the cookies and hot cocoa, but that doesn’t mean libations have to be so naughty. With a few swaps, substitutions, and a good dose of holiday cheer, make your festive drinks a little bit nicer with these merry recipes.
GINGER SNAP
GINGERSNAP Smooth and sweet with a hint of spicy, enjoy this libation with the power of ginger and fresh aroma of sage. 4 each fresh sage leaves (+ more for garnish) 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled ¾ oz fresh lemon juice 2 oz vodka 2 oz sparkling water peach ice •
Muddle the ginger and sage in a cocktail shaker or glass.
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Add lemon juice and vodka.
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Pack with ice and shake.
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Strain into a glass and top with sparkling water.
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Garnish with a piece of sage.
CHEF TIP For a great zero proof version, replace the vodka with 2 ounces of additional peach sparkling water or 2 ounces of ginger beer.
ROSEMARY GIN FIZZ We’ve added a dose of antioxidant to your glass by using fresh rosemary with this fragrant, simple, and refreshing cocktail. 3 each fresh rosemary sprigs ½ teaspoon lemon, juice 1 teaspoon honey 1 ½ oz gin 3 oz sparkling water lemon slice for garnish ice •
In a small drinking glass, muddle the fresh rosemary, lemon juice, and honey.
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Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the gin and top with sparkling water.
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Give it a little swirl with a spoon.
ROSEMARY GIN FIZZ
POMEGRANATE MOJITO
POMEGRANATEMOJITO Our seasonal take on the classic mojito includes pomegranates for their vitamin C, vibrant color, and deliciousness. 3 fresh mint leaves + 1 sprig for garnish 1/3 cup pomegranate juice, light 1 tablespoon lime juice + 1 wedge for garnish 1 oz white rum ½ cup sparkling wine ice pomegranate seeds •
In a glass muddle mint leaves. Add pomegranate juice, lime juice, and rum.
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Mix well.
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Fill the glass with ice cubes and top it off with the champagne. Stir.
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Top with pomegranate seeds and garnish with lime wedge.
HOLIDAYMULE Our winter crush on cranberries shines bright with this fresh mint and bright holiday flavors. 4 each mint leaves, fresh + 1 mint sprig for garnish 1 slice fresh ginger, peeled 1 oz vodka 1 oz ginger beer 2 oz light cranberry juice 5 each fresh whole cranberries 1 each fresh orange peel ice •
Muddle fresh mint and ginger together.
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Add ice.
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Pour in vodka, ginger beer, and cranberry juice.
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Add mint sprig, fresh cranberries and orange peel on top.
HOLIDAY MULE
APPLE CIDER SANGRIA
APPLE CIDER SANGRIA
Seasonal favorites such as pomegranate, apples, and pears take this punch from ordinary to extraordinary! 2 each apple 2 each pear 1 each pomegranate seeds ½ cup sparkling water 5 cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1 tablespoon honey 2 ½ cups fresh apple cider 1 bottle Pinot Grigio wine ½ - 1 cup vodka
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Chop apple, pear, and oranges.
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Place in the bottom of a large pitcher or punch bowl with pomegranate seeds. Add in cinnamon sticks, cider, sparkling water, wine, cinnamon, and honey.
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Mix in vodka (start with ½ cup), mix well, and taste.
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Make 2-24 hours before for flavors to seep – just leave out sparkling water until ready to serve.
CHEF TIPS You can easily update this to zero proof by replacing the vodka and wine with ginger beer or a flavored sparkling water. Play with the flavors, add fresh rosemary, nutmeg, or a split vanilla bean.