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  • Spiked Holiday Cocktail with Eggnog
    Cocktails

    Easy Recipe for Spiked Holiday Cocktails with Eggnog

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    Mix up this recipe for the most delicious holiday cocktails with eggnog this holiday season! What was your favorite holiday drink as a kid? Mine was Eggnog! I was a huge fan of eggnog as a kid and still enjoy it in festive drinks during my Christmas celebration. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor-perfect for most holiday parties and can be served to all age groups. Spike it with Irish Whiskey and make a big batch for adults. Or make your favorite traditional eggnog recipe and top it with a dash of cinnamon for the kids. It is fabulous this time of year! This recipe for a Winter Wonderland…

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  • Delicious Gingerbread Martini
    Cocktails

    How to Make Gingerbread Martinis: Christmas Drinks with Baileys

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    Make this Gingerbread Martini recipe if you like Christmas drinks with Baileys. This cocktail will definitely help you make merriment this festive season and chase away the holiday blues. This delicious drink has all of the flavors of a sophisticated Christmas dessert in one glass! This is one of the best creamy cocktails you drink! Also, it is one of the best delicious Christmas Cocktails you can make and it tastes especially good during the holiday time of year when you’re feeling festive. The sweet taste will make you forget about your worries and give you an instant mood boost. You’ll be ready to face whatever life throws at you…

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    Spiked Holiday Cocktail with Eggnog

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  • Beautiful Limoncello Martini Recipe in glass
    Cocktails

    How to Make Limoncello Martini Recipe – Easy Lemon Drop Cocktail

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    Follow this Limoncello Martini recipe and you’ll be on your way to discovering your next favorite cocktail! Whether you’re throwing a party or just want a quick and easy cocktail for a relaxing night at home, this Limoncello Martini recipe makes the perfect drink. Made with limoncello and vodka, with a few delicious alternatives provided below, it’s refreshing and flavorful. Plus, it’s so easy to make that you can have your first drink ready in just minutes! Enjoy! What is Limoncello? Limoncello is a traditional Italian lemon liqueur originating from the Amalfi coast in the south of Italy. Amalfi lemons are world famous for their fresh tart flavor. These are…

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  • Limoncello in bottles and glasses to enjoy or gift
    Cocktails

    How to Make Homemade Italian Limoncello Recipe: Easy and Authentic

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    If you love the taste of lemons, then you’re going to love this delicious homemade Italian limoncello recipe. This fairly traditional recipe is easy to follow and only requires a few key ingredients. With just a little bit of effort, you’ll be able to make your own homemade Italian limoncello. You can fill decorative bottles with this lemon-infused alcohol and enjoy this refreshingly tart liqueur later or gift it to friends! Homemade Italian limoncello makes a wonderful gift for those hard-to-shop-for adults on your list. And it’s also a lovely hostess gift. Follow this recipe to make your own homemade version and you’ll be sipping an Amalfi Coast treat in…

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    Delicious Gingerbread Martini

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  • Christmas Stocking Cocktail Intro
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    8 Cozy Christmas Stocking Inspired Cocktails to Spice Up Your Holidays

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    These 8 Cozy Christmas Stocking Inspired Cocktails will spice up your holidays and keep you warm all winter long! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa  – may your celebration this season be blessed! For those that celebrate Christmas, do you remember waking up on Christmas morning so excited to tear into those beautifully wrapped packages under the tree?  I would race downstairs and gawk at the Christmas tree with great anticipation of the fun and merriment that was about to take place.  I got a little carried away last year and was fully awake at 4 AM. Hey, still a kid at heart. Even if I have a pretty…

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  • Sparkling Wine and Bourbon Cocktail
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    Easy and Elegant Sparkling Wine and Bourbon Cocktail Recipe

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    Make this sparkling wine and bourbon cocktail recipe to supply celebratory sipping to all of your guests. It is called a Bubbly Bourbon Cocktail. A bit of bourbon makes this party-ready Prosecco cocktail quite sophisticated. Cocktails are often enjoyed in social settings, and drinks like this one provide an excellent way to create memories that will last a lifetime. The bubbly nature of the wine combined with the bourbon makes for a delightfully sophisticated taste that you’ll want to enjoy again and again! Creating lasting memories this season has never been easier! Sparkling Cocktails and Holiday Memories Holiday memories are some of the fondest ones we have. How else would…

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    Christmas Stocking Cocktail Intro

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    Make Christmas Prosecco Cocktails for a Dazzling Holiday Soiree

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    Make this Christmas Prosecco Cocktail recipe for a dazzling holiday soiree or at any celebration all winter long. This is a rich glass of bubbly for any celebration. Simple, elegant, divine! Looking for an easy way to make your party or gathering even more festive? This drink is perfect for the holidays since we’re in that celebratory season. Plus, it’s a great excuse to indulge and enjoy some winter cheer all year round! Is this just another Champagne Cocktail Recipe? No, not really. The drink starts with sugar and bitters. Then Prosecco or sparkling wine is added, giving the drink its bubbles and festive flavor.  After that, just add a…

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  • A delicious Dekuyper Buttershots drink recipe for a wintertime cocktail
    Cocktails

    Can Butterscotch Schnapps Recipes Easily Warm Up Frosty Winter Gatherings?

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    Yes, Buttershots or Butterscotch Schnapps Recipes can easily warm up your frosty winter gatherings! It’s that time of year again when the days are short and cold. The nights are long and dark. And you need a drink to warm up your guests before they head home. But what should it be? There are so many choices! What does everyone want? You could go with tried and true staples like hot chocolate or even apple cider, but what about trying something new and more memorable? To help you with that this season, we’re going to show you how to use one special ingredient—Butterscotch Schnapps – to take your after-dinner cocktail…

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  • Holiday Cocktails with Kahlua: A New White Russian Cocktail
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    Holiday Cocktails with Kahlua: A New White Russian Cocktail

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    This season holiday cocktails with Kahlua are the rage. Here is a new white Russian cocktail recipe called a Candy Cane Russian. It will have you in the Christmas spirit before you know it! The recipe is ridiculously easy to make and tastes great! You may have a hard time believing this, but candy canes actually taste good when mixed with alcohol. This cocktail will have you in happy holiday spirits in no time! There are so many things to love about Christmas and the holiday season: the decorations, the lights, the music, the food, and of course, the company. This year, let’s make sure to take some time for…

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    Best Classic Negroni Cocktail Recipe to Warm Up Your Winter

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    Make this classic Negroni cocktail recipe to warm up your winter and chase away your blues. This Negroni cocktail will not only warm you up but it will make entertaining friends a breeze. This is a fail-proof recipe for the gin-based beverage and will soothe away your holiday stress and delight your sophisticated guests. I really enjoy a good belly warmer cocktail by the fire. This one is a classic and certainly was not invented by me, but I drink it all winter long. It reminds me of this cherry cordial candy I found in my stocking every year. The chocolate outside gave way to a cherry cream that would…

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    A Marvelous Berry Merry Christmas Cosmopolitan Cocktail for Cheering

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    Enjoy this recipe for a Christmas Cosmopolitan cocktail to make merry this season. Christmas is one of the most festive times of the year. It’s a time for celebrating, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying some delicious holiday drinks. One drink that’s perfect for the occasion is a Christmas Cosmopolitan. This fan favorite gets its name from being popularized in 1980s Hollywood. It’s the perfect way to end your night or start your happy hour! What is a Christmas Cosmopolitan? A Christmas cosmopolitan is a drink that is perfect for the Christmas holiday season. The drink is made of cranberry juice, lime juice, vodka or gin (or both),…

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The Hostess of Lone Star Gatherings

Howdy!  I’m your host, Rani.  As a WSET certified wine lover and cooking enthusiast, I love to entertain at home. With 25 years of experience cooking, entertaining, and pairing wine, let me guide you through stress-free gatherings with amazing food, wine, and cocktails! Grab a drink and join the party!

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