Fa la la la la, la la la la. It is Friday and I am in a cheery mood! This holiday season has been such a blessing to me. Spending time with my family and friends, singing carols in the car and baking cookies have been filling my weekends.
In the kitchen, I have also been enjoying a variety of my holiday cocktails at happy hour. A perfect way to end my work week. All of this merriment makes me want to share this holiday deliciousness with you! Read below and watch the videos to give these holiday cocktails a try and spice up your holiday season.
Cranberry Sauced
Benefit: Immune strengthening cranberries contain high levels of vitamin C and phytonutrients to fight free radicals and lower inflammation.
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1/2 cup club soda
1/4 cup cranberries
1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
Splash of orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
2 tbsp honey
Instructions
Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup of ice in a shaker.
Shake for 30 seconds and pour into a fun glass.
Add the whole cranberries from the shaker (option to soak in vodka ahead of time).
Option to add additional orange zest to the top.
Beauty Bubbles
Benefit: Beauty boosting pomegranates contain B6, potassium and polyphenols essential for cellular turnover- brightening skin and strengthening hair.
Ingredients:
(Similar setup to Cranberry Sauced)
2 oz vodka
1/2 cup club soda
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup fresh lemon squeezed
Splash of pomegranate juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp honey
Instructions
Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup of ice in a shaker.
Shake for 30 seconds and pour into a champagne glass.
Add the pomegranate seeds from the shaker (option to soak in vodka ahead of time).
Option to add additional lemon zest to the top.
Vacay Ready
Benefit: Fat burning fiber in the blood oranges slows down blood sugar spike and regulates digestion.
Ingredients:
(One large batch)
2 bottles of cabernet or pinot noir
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 cups apple juice
4 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon cut into wedges
1 lime
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.
Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator overnight to let the flavors seep into the wine.
Irish Exit
Benefit: Energy enhancing coffee contains chlorogenic acid; an antioxidant that increases circulation and decreases insulin secretion (essential to lower insulin for weight management and sustained energy).
Ingredients
2 oz bourbon
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup coconut cream
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.
Serve hot.
Optional: add whipped cream on top.