Thirsty Thursday: Holiday Drink Special

Christmas is quickly approaching and I decided to feature more than one drink for Thirsty Thursday. Here are some really festive holiday drinks and also novelties all courtesy of www.whattodrink.com

Candy Cane Shot Glasses (Edible)

Tis the Singin Sangria

Ingredients

1 cup Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila

1 Bottle White Wine

1/2 can Frozen Cranberry Juice

1 cup Raspberries

1/2 cup Orange Juice

1/4 Lime Juice

1/4 cup Sugar

1/4 cup Orange Liqueur

1-2 Lemon

 Method

Add the white wine, tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry concentrate, orange juice and lime juice to a large glass pitcher or bowl. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Place raspberries in a small bowl and mash with spoon. Stir in the mashed raspberries. Refrigerate overnight, to let the flavors soak into the Sangria. Serve over ice. Serves 4

Mexicabo Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

1 1/2 pz. Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila

4 oz. Hot Cocoa Mix

1/2 oz/ Coffee Liqueur

Whipped Cream

Method

Pour all ingredients into a coffee cup. Stir well. Finish with dollop of whipped cream. Servings: 1

Holiday Peppermint Martini

Ingredients

5 oz. vanilla Vodka (Stoli)

2 oz. white creme de menthe

1/2 oz. Peppermint Schnapps

Method

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a candy cane

Holiday Punch

2-48 oz. (1.36 L) cans pineapple juice

1-40 oz. (1.14 L) bottle cranberry juice

2-750 mL bottles soda water
1 litre strawberry, raspberry or lime sherbet

Method

In a punch bowl, mix juices. Pour in soda water. Top with scoops of sherbet.

Makes about 16 1-cup (250 mL) servings.

For an individual cocktail, add 1½ oz. of vodka

 For more ideas go to www.whattodrink.com