Friday Five: Five Holiday Drinks

The holidays are here! It's time to pull out those bottles of cheer. Here are a few fun and easy drink recipes to serve to guests. Just remember the rules. Don't drink and drive, kids.

1. The Snowball. Pour 3 oz of Hpnotiq and 1 oz of coconut flavored vodka over ice.
2. Candy Cane Martini. Rim martini glass with crushed candy canes. In a shaker with ice, combine 1 oz of raspberry flavored vodka, 3 oz of cranberry juice, 1/2 oz grenadine, and 1/2 peppermint schnapps. Shake and strain into martini glass. Add a splash of Sprite or 7Up (or similar lemon lime soda). For extra fun, use a candy cane for a swizzle stick!
3. The Sparkle. Pour 1 oz vodka, 2 oz cranberry juice, and 1 oz champagne over ice in a champagne flute.
4. Angel's Delight. Pour 1 oz cream, 3/4 oz triple sec, 3/4 oz gin, and a few dashes of grenadine over ice in a shaker. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
5. Poinsettia. Chill all ingredients before use! Pour 1/2 oz Cointreau and 3 oz cranberry juice into a chilled champagne flute. Splash with a bit of champagne.

Enjoy!

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