Category Archives: Holidays

Holiday cocktails includes major holidays such as Christmas & Halloween, but also includes those obscure daily holidays that get thrown in for fun like National Vodka Day and National Coffee Day. The list could go on forever.

Barefoot Holiday Sparkler

Posted on December 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

This beautiful sparkling holiday cocktail almost comes across with classic margarita like quality. Pomegranate smoothes out the slight lime tartness while bubbly acts as the nice sparkler bite in place of tequila. It’s a bubbly lime sensation. Let the holiday festivities begin!

Barefoot Holiday Sparkler – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Pomegranate Juice

1/2 measure Lime Juice

1/4 measure Simple Syrup

3 measures Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry

Lime Twist Garnish

Combine juices and syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry. Garnish with lime twist.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Tagged Barefoot Holiday Sparkler, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lime, Pomegranate Juice, Simple Syrup

Cotton Candy

Posted on December 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

December 7 is National Cotton Candy Day. Will you celebrate?

Cotton Candy

1-1/2 measure Vodka

1/2 measure X-Rated Fusion Liqueur or Kinky Liqueur

1 measure Cranberry Juice

Fluff of Cotton Candy

Serve while building drink. Place cotton candy in chilled cocktail glass. Place remaining liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend & chill. Strain into cocktail glass over cotton candy.

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Tagged Cotton Candy, Cranberry Juice, Kinky Liqueur, National Cotton Candy Day, Vodka, X-Rated Fusion

Spiced Cherry Manhattan

Posted on December 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

The holiday season always turns my attention toward more classically styled drinks such as the Manhattan due to its warmth and the feeling of tradition. A great way to dress the drink for the holiday season, while keeping in tune with its classic nature is the addition of spiced cherries. Homemade spiced cherries can be made in batches so there are extra jars to give as gifts.

The Spiced Cherry Manhattan is an adaptation of the classic cocktail. The homemade Bourbon Spiced Cherries bring lush flavor and terrific kick to the cocktail without the usual sweet vermouth and bitters addition.

Find the recipe for Bourbon Spiced Cherries and other essential syrup recipes in the Bar Basics section.

Spiced Cherry Manhattan – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Bourbon

1/2 ounce Bourbon Spiced Cherries Syrup

Bourbon Spiced Cherry Garnish

Combine bourbon and syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice or strain into chilled cocktail glass according to preference. Garnish with bourbon spiced cherry.

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Tagged Bourbon, Bourbon Spiced Cherries, Cherries, Classic Cocktail, Holiday, Manhattan, Spiced Cherry Manhattan

Blue & Silver Bells

Posted on December 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Blue & Silver Bells is loosely based on a basic Margarita recipe, but this time with a special flavored twist. Blueberry Lavender Syrup lends delicious fruited flavor and beautiful color to the glass. Recipe for Blueberry Lavender Syrup can be found on this site in the Bar Basics section by following the link within the recipe.

Blue & Silver Bells – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Silver Tequila

3/4 ounce Blueberry Lavender Syrup

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

Lemon Twist Garnish

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon twist.

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Tagged Blue and Silver Bells, Blueberry Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Holiday, Tequila

Spiced Celebration Sparkler

Posted on December 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

It’s a celebratory margarita that sparkles. Bitters give just a tinge of added depth and color to this terrific orange spiced cocktail. Orange twist is recommended to bring out more orange depth. Lime twist recommended for more margarita feel.

Spiced Celebration Sparkler – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Camarena Reposado Tequila

1/2 measure Spiced Orange Syrup

1/2 measure Lime Juice

2 dashes Classic Bitters

2 measures Brut Champagne

Lime or Orange Twist Garnish

Combine tequila, syrup, lime juice and bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne flute. Garnish with lime or orange twist according to preference.

*Spiced Orange Syrup – created by Cheri Loughlin

Zest of 1 Orange

10 to 12 Whole Cloves

1 heaping tablespoon Whole Allspice

3/4 cup water

1-1/2 cup Cane Sugar

Place all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Strain. Discard zest and spices. Refrigerate syrup.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Holidays

Tagged Camarena Tequila, Champagne, Classic Bitters, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lime, Holiday, Orange Syrup, Spiced Celebration Sparkler, Spiced Orange Syrup, Tequila

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer

Posted on December 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Grapefruit adds citrus spike to this versatile cocktail with hints of lush berry. This is an excellent recipe to make in batch form for punch or pitcher serve for your holiday party. Simply multiply the chilled measurements according to your guest list requirements. Combine in punch bowl or pitcher. Stir. Serve in punch glasses or rocks glasses over fresh ice.

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

1-3/4 measure Cranberry Juice

1/2 measure Grenadine

1/4 measure Lime Juice

2 measures Barefoot Moscato Spumante

Cranberries Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into champagne flute.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Tagged Barefoot Ruby Reindeer, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Christmas, Corporate Mixology, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Grenadine

Pear Daiquiri

Posted on November 30, 2012 | Comments Off

Spiced rum gives this Pear Daiquiri a delicious fall to winter season spin with its hint of warming. No need to give up on the summer daiquiri when cooler temps settle in.

Pear Daiquiri – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Spiced Rum

1/2 ounce Pear Liqueur

3/4 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with thin slice pear dipped in allspice and sugar if desired.

I used Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum & Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur while creating this cocktail.

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Posted in Cocktails, Fall & Thanksgiving

Tagged Belle de Brillet Liqueur, Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum, Daiquiri, Fresh Lime, Pear Daiquiri, Pear Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Spiced Rum

Fernandito

Posted on November 28, 2012 | Comments Off

Fernandito is a wonderful choice for winter sipping and holiday parties. Cranberry adds a nice festive feel to the glass with warming touches of spiced rum.

Fernandito – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Lime Wheel Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with floated lime wheel.

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Posted in Christmas Cocktails, Cocktails, Fall & Thanksgiving

Tagged Cranberry Juice, Fernandito, Fresh Lime, Holiday, Orange Juice, Spiced Rum

Canteen

Posted on November 27, 2012 | Comments Off

Care to fill your flask?

Canteen – adaption by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Spiced Rum

1-1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

1/4 ounce Amaretto

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

1/8 ounce Simple Syrup

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Option: Strain into rocks glass over ice.

I used Black Beard Spiced Rum while creating this cocktail.

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Posted in Cocktails, Fall & Thanksgiving

Tagged Amaretto, Black Beard Spiced Rum, Canteen, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup, Southern Comfort, Spiced Rum

Jubilant Blue Bells

Posted on November 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Festive champagne cocktails round out the holiday season with bubbly joy. Jubilant Blue Bells utilizes handcrafted Blueberry Lavender Syrup bringing personalized flair to the cocktail glass. Recipe for Blueberry Lavender Syrup can be found on this site by following the link within the recipe.

Jubilant Blue Bells – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 ounce Vodka

1/2 ounce Blueberry Lavender Syrup

1/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

3 ounces Brut Champagne

Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine vodka, syrup and lemon juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne flute. Garnish with lemon twist.

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly, Christmas Cocktails

Tagged Blueberry Lavender Syrup, Champagne, Fresh Lemon, Holiday, Jubilant Blue Bells, Syrup, Vodka

Category Archives: Holidays

Barefoot Holiday Sparkler

Cotton Candy

Spiced Cherry Manhattan

Blue & Silver Bells

Spiced Celebration Sparkler

Barefoot Ruby Reindeer

Pear Daiquiri

Fernandito

Canteen

Jubilant Blue Bells

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