Cranberry Margarita

 Fireside Cranberry Cider Margarita Recipe 🍏🍹

Ingredients

2 oz tequila (or mezcal for a smoky flavor)

1 oz cranberry juice (100% juice)

1 oz apple cider

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)

Ice

Fresh cranberries (for garnish)

Apple slices (for garnish)

Lime wedges (for garnish)

Cinnamon sugar (for rimming the glass, optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Glass:

If desired, rim a margarita glass with lime juice and dip it into cinnamon sugar. Set aside.

Mix the Ingredients:

In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, cranberry juice, apple cider, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur.

Add Ice:

Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.

Serve:

Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice.

Garnish:

Garnish with fresh cranberries, apple slices, and a lime wedge.

Enjoy:

Sip and enjoy your Fireside Cranberry Cider

White Christmas Mojito

 WHITE CHRISTMAS MOJITO

Fun, festive and delish!!!

INGREDIENTS

For the Rim:

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the Drink:

½ cup fresh mint leaves

1 ½ ounces simple syrup

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 ounce light rum

1 ounce coconut rum

¼ cup 56.5 g canned unsweetened coconut milk

Crushed ice

Club soda

Sugared cranberries for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the rim by dipping the edge of each glass in lime juice, then in sugar to coat.

Set prepared glasses aside.

In a cocktail shaker, add mint leaves and simple syrup, then muddle to release the mint's flavors.

Add lime juice, light rum, coconut rum, coconut milk, and a handful of crushed ice to the shaker, and shake until well chilled.

Fill the rimmed glasses with crushed ice.

Strain and pour the mojito mixture into each prepared glass.

Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with sugared cranberries.

Serve immediately and enjoy your festive, tropical-inspired holiday cocktail!

Candy Cane Margarita

 🍹🍸 Candy Cane Margarita 🍸🍹

📋 Ingredients:

● 2 oz tequila

● 1/2 oz orange liqueur

● 2 drops peppermint extract

● 3 oz cranberry juice

● Raspberry seltzer water, to top

● 1 lime wedge, for rimming

● Sugar, for rimming

● Crushed candy cane, for garnish

● 1 whole candy cane, for garnish

📝 Instructions:

1️⃣ Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of sugar until it is evenly coated.

2️⃣ Fill the prepared glass completely with ice.

3️⃣ Add the cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and peppermint extract to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

4️⃣ Shake briskly for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold and the mixture is well chilled.

5️⃣ Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice, then top with raspberry seltzer water to your taste.

6️⃣ Sprinkle crushed candy cane over the surface and hook a whole candy cane on the rim of the glass as a festive garnish, then serve immediately.

🕒 Preparation Time: 4 minutes

Limoncello Recipes

 Limoncello Spritz

This popular Italian aperitivo is light, bubbly, and easy to make. The classic recipe follows a simple 3-2-1 ratio for individual glasses or larger batches.
Ingredients: 

• 3 oz Prosecco (chilled)
• 2 oz limoncello (chilled)
• 1 oz club soda or sparkling water
• Lemon slice and fresh mint for garnish (optional)
• Ice 

Instructions: Combine limoncello, Prosecco, and club soda in an ice-filled glass. Stir gently and garnish if desired. 

Limoncello Gin Collins

This cocktail features gin and a hint of mint.
Ingredients: 

• 1.5 oz gin
• 2 oz limoncello
• 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz mint simple syrup*
• Club soda to top
• Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
• Ice

Instructions: Combine gin, limoncello, lemon juice, and mint simple syrup in an ice-filled glass. Top with club soda, stir, and garnish. Mint Simple Syrup: Find instructions for making mint simple syrup in reference. 

Limoncello Vodka Cocktail

A simple and refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients: 

• 2 oz limoncello
• 2 oz vodka
• Sparkling water to top
• Lemon slices for garnish
• Ice

Instructions: Pour limoncello and vodka over ice with lemon slices. Top with sparkling water and stir. 

Limoncello Lemon Drop

This martini offers a sweet-tart taste with a sugared rim.
Ingredients: 

• 2 oz limoncello
• 1 oz vodka
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup sugar for rim
• Ice

Instructions: Prepare a martini glass with a sugared rim. Shake limoncello, vodka, and lemon juice with ice, then strain into the glass. 

Limoncello Bourbon and Honey Cocktail

A sophisticated combination of bourbon and limoncello.
Ingredients: 

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz limoncello
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 lemon wheel
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• Ice

Instructions: Muddle rosemary, lemon, and honey in a shaker. Add bourbon, limoncello, and ice, shake, and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish as desired. 

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Snowball Cream Shots

 

Snowball Cream Shots ❄️🥥

Ingredients:

1 oz coconut rum or vanilla vodka 🥥🍦

1/2 oz white chocolate liqueur 🤍

1/2 oz cream or coconut milk 🥛

Ice ❄️

Whipped cream & shredded coconut for garnish ✨

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice.

Add coconut rum (or vanilla vodka), white chocolate liqueur, and cream (or coconut milk).

Shake gently until smooth and chilled.

Strain into shot glasses.

Top with whipped cream and sprinkle shredded coconut over the top.

Pumpkin Spice Fireball Sangria

 

Pumpkin Spice Fireball Sangria Recipe 🎃🔥🍷

Ingredients

For the Sangria:

1 bottle white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) 🍷

1 cup Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 🥃

1 cup apple cider 🍏

1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 🎃

1/4 cup maple syrup (or to taste) 🍯

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 🌿

1 apple, cored and sliced 🍏

1 orange, sliced 🍊

1 cup club soda or ginger ale (for fizz) 💧

Ice cubes ❄️

Method

Mix Ingredients:

In a large pitcher, combine white wine, Fireball whisky, apple cider, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well to blend all ingredients.

Add Fruit:

Add the sliced apple and orange to the mixture.

Chill:

Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve:

Just before serving, add ice to glasses and pour the sangria mixture over the ice. Top with club soda or ginger ale for a refreshing fizz.

Garnish:

Garnish each glass with additional apple or orange slices if desired.

Enjoy!

This Pumpkin Spice Fireball Sangria is a festive and flavorful twist, perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween parties!

Santa Bourbon Bomb

 Santa Bourbon Bomb—a delightful cocktail that’s perfect for holiday celebrations! 🎅🥃

Santa Bourbon Bomb

Ingredients

1 oz bourbon 🥃

1 oz apple cider 🍏

1 oz cinnamon whiskey (like Fireball) 🍂

1 oz ginger ale or sparkling cider 🥤

Cinnamon stick (for garnish) 🌟

Apple slices (for garnish, optional) 🍏

Ice ❄️

Instructions

Mix Ingredients:

In a shaker, combine the bourbon, apple cider, and cinnamon whiskey.

Add Ice:

Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.

Strain:

Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

Top Off:

Top with ginger ale or sparkling cider for a fizzy finish.

Garnish:

Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices if desired.

Enjoy!

This Santa Bourbon Bomb is a warm and festive drink that’s sure to bring holiday cheer to your gatherings! 🎅🥃

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