BY: VITAMIX
Guest-Approved, Instagram-Worthy Holiday Cocktails (and Mocktails)
Whether you’re gathering around the fireplace with family or around the dinner table with friends this holiday season, the mark of any great host is a good cocktail (or mocktail). Alcohol or not, from blended or bubbling beauties to cozy or creamy concoctions, the options for seasonal libations are limitless. Serve drinks in a glass with a festive sugar rim or top with light, fluffy whipped cream courtesy of your Vitamix Aer Disc Container. Quickly chop peppermint sticks in your Vitamix blender and sprinkle on top for a crunchy crown.
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Alcoholic
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Gingersnap Cocktail
With naturally-soothing lemon and honey, this hot beverage features notes of cinnamon and ginger. Add a strip of lemon peel and a cinnamon stick for a beautifully-garnished cocktail.
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Warm Spiced Mulled Cider
Traditional apple cider gets a kick of warm winter flavor with our Winter Spice Seasoning. Transform this warming beverage into a cocktail by adding dark rum, bourbon whiskey, or favorite flavored vodka.
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Frosted Cosmopolitan
Nothing says holiday cheer like the cool, vibrant color of cranberry and sweetened lime juice. Sugar-coated cranberries give this glass an icy finish.
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Pomegranate Rye Cocktail
We call on cherry juice and the versatile pomegranate to balance the rye whiskey in this cocktail and add depth of flavor.
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Grasshopper
Crème de cocoa and crème de mint blend with nonfat yogurt to create a creamy, irresistible dessert cocktail.
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Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned
A new twist on an old classic, maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to this bourbon cocktail. Impress your holiday guests by serving with a sugar-and-spice rim and fresh orange peel.
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Non-Alcoholic
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Mocha Mint Shake
This chocolate-mint-mocha shake is fun for holiday entertaining. Garnish with a candy cane for added color and flare.
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Warm Apple Ginger Smoothie
A warming blend of apple juice, apples, lemon zest, fresh ginger, and pumpkin pie spice.
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Vegan Eggnog
Even vegans can join in on an eggnog toast with this recipe.
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