Holiday drinks

So a few holdiay drink ideas I tried this year are Cranberry Sangria and Apple Cider mimosa (pictured) and Rum Chata Eggnog. What I love about these drinks is that they are simple and sweet!

1) Cranberry Sangria - Your favorite red wine - merlot, pino noir, chianti, cabernet sauvignon, etc. I find merlot works best because it has slightly sweeter flavor. Mix a 750ml bottle of wine with 32 oz of cranberry juice cocktail. Add some fresh whole cranberries for a fun garnish.

2) Apple Cider Mimosa - 1/2 gallon your favorite local cider and any cheap champagne will do - Cooks, Andre, etc, but you can be a fancy pants and get better kind if you like. You can ad some cinnamon sticks and cubed apples for eye candy =P

3) Rum Chata Eggnog - which was my favorite this holiday season, I am not a big fan of milky drinks only because I feel like the liquor tends to overpower the milky taste. But, using Rum Chata is a great alternative to the traditional way of making Eggnog with straight rum. One 6oz glass of eggnog with 1-2 oz of Rum Chata. Add a dash of powdered cinnamon and nutmeg on top and you have yourself a luxurious drink indeed!

Not your father's root beer float

Mmmm don't you just love root beer floats?? I for one do, and this adult version will knock your socks off! All you need is 2 simple ingredients: Not Your Father's Root Beer and Rum Chata pictured below.

                         

The key to making this drink though is to pour one bottle of beer first and then 1 shot of rum chata on top - very slowly and gently. Pouring it the opposite way will make the drink curdle... yuck!

So... do it right and you will enjoy this delicious beverage! I think it's a great alternative to traditional holiday drinks like eggnog. Cheers! And drink responsibly!