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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Toast to the Season with Christmas Cocktails

Make your holidays merry and bright with these festive beverages.

The packages are wrapped, stockings hung, turkey trimmed. But what's a holiday without cocktails? Wow your guests with some of these unique, zesty beverages this year. Spicy Gingerman - Shake one ounce vanilla vodka, one ounce hazelnut liqueur, half an ounce butterscotch schnapps and two ounces ginger ale. Pour over ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Sleigh Ride - I'll admit, I picked this drink just because the name sounded so cozy and festive. But the recipe reaffirmed my choice, because this cocktail is cozy and festive! But this one requires a little planning ahead because five ounces apple cider, one cinnamon stick, one apple slice and two teaspoons honey need to be mixed in advanced and allowed to sit overnight. Then add cider …

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