To quote my taste-tester (AKA my husband):

“A very well-balanced margarita, and I can taste the tequila without it being too much!”

Mistletoe Margaritas

If you’re hosting a Christmas party, planning a holiday gathering, or just looking for a festive drink to sip by the fire, this easy-to-make cocktail is a showstopper. Its vibrant red hue and garnish options—like fresh cranberries and sprigs of rosemary—make it as visually stunning as it is delicious. It’s the ideal addition to your repertoire of holiday drink recipes.

This holiday margarita recipe tastes amazing, but it’s also simple to mix up in a pitcher for serving a crowd or to make one glass at a time for cozy nights in. With ingredients easy to keep on hand, it’s a hassle-free option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Whether you’re a tequila connoisseur or just dipping your toes into cocktail-making, this recipe is approachable and sure to impress. Raise your glass and let the holiday magic flow with every sip of this festive margarita!

Grab The Goods

• 2 limes for juicing and rimming glasses
• 2½ cups cranberry juice
• 2½ cups orange juice
• 2 cups lemon/lime soda 7Up or Sprite
• ¼ cup simple syrup
• ½ cup maraschino cherry juice
• 2 cups tequila
• cranberries and rosemary sprigs garnish – optional
• rimming salt optional
• rimming sugar optional

Let’s Mix A Pitcher of Cocktails

1. Prepare the Glasses:
2. Mix the Margarita:
   • In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, maraschino cherry juice, simple syrup, and juice of 1 lime.
   • Add the tequila and stir to blend.
3. Add the Fizz:
   • Just before serving, pour in the lemon-lime soda (7Up or Sprite) and gently stir to keep the carbonation intact.
4. Serve the Margaritas:
   • Fill the prepared glasses with ice and pour the margarita mixture over the ice.
5. Garnish:
   • Add fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary to each glass for a festive touch.
6. Enjoy:
   • Serve immediately and toast to the holiday season.

This recipe makes enough for about 6-8 servings, perfect for your next holiday gathering!

Tips, Tricks, Comments, and Questions

Chill

Chilling your ingredients is a simple but important step in making cocktails. Cold ingredients keep your drink refreshingly cool and help maintain its ideal balance of flavors. When juices, mixers, and spirits are chilled before mixing, they blend more smoothly, reducing the need for excessive ice that can dilute the drink. For cocktails like margaritas, where flavor and consistency are key, chilled ingredients enhance the crispness of citrus and the boldness of the alcohol.

Mocktail

Absolutely! To make a mocktail version, skip the tequila and replace it with extra cranberry juice, orange juice, or even a splash of club soda for some extra fizz. It’ll still be just as festive and delicious!

Tequila

Silver (blanco) tequila is the best choice for this recipe because its clean, crisp flavor lets the fruit juices shine. If you prefer a slightly warmer, more robust taste, reposado tequila can also work beautifully.

Rim The Glass

When it comes to rimming your Mistletoe Margarita glass, the great debate arises: salt or sugar? While the classic margarita often leans toward a salted rim, this festive version opens the door to the sweet, sparkling charm of a sugared rim. Here’s the scoop so you can choose your side—or maybe even mix it up!

Why Sugar?

The fruity blend of orange juice, cranberry juice, and Sprite in this holiday margarita leans on the sweeter side, making sugar the natural complement. A sugared rim adds a frosty, sparkling look that screams Christmas cheer. Plus, the sweetness enhances the tartness of the cranberry juice while balancing the tangy tequila, creating a perfect harmony in every sip.

Why Salt?

For traditionalists and those who love the contrast of salty and sweet, a salted rim can still work beautifully. Salt amplifies the citrus notes of the orange juice and adds an earthy depth to the tequila, cutting through the sweetness for a more balanced flavor. If you’re a fan of that signature margarita bite, go salty!

Why Not Both?

Feeling indecisive? Try a half-salt, half-sugar rim—it’s the best of both worlds and lets your guests decide their preference with each sip. Whether you choose sugar, salt, or both, this cocktail’s flavors are sure to shine. Just don’t skip the garnish—it’s the holiday cherry (or cranberry) on top!

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Mistletoe Margaritas

A pitcher full of a festive holiday cocktail combining orange juice, cranberry juice, tequila, Sprite, and simple syrup. Salt or sugar on the rim and garnish with cranberries and rosemary.

Servings 8 glasses

Calories 137kcal

Ingredients

• 2 limes for juicing and rimming glasses
• 2½ cups cranberry juice
• 2½ cups orange juice
• 2 cups lemon/lime soda 7Up or Sprite
• ¼ cup simple syrup
• ½ cup maraschino cherry juice
• 2 cups tequila
• cranberries and rosemary sprigs garnish – optional
• rimming salt optional
• rimming sugar optional

Instructions

• Cut one lime in half and rub it around the rims of your margarita glasses.
• Dip the rims into a shallow plate of sugar or salt, whichever you prefer (or both) and set glasses aside.
• In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, maraschino cherry juice, simple syrup, juice from one lime, and tequila. Stir well to mix.
• Just before serving, pour in the lemon-lime soda (7Up or Sprite) and ice. Gently Stir to keep the carbonation intact.
• Fill the prepared glasses with ice and pour the margarita mixture over the ice.
• Add fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemarty t each glass as garnish.

Notes

This recipe makes enough for 6-8 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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Santa cookies and checking livestock are two traditions in this house on Christmas Eve that are my favorite. Our kids are past the Santa age but late at night making sure everything is perfectly placed under the tree I he appreciates the snack!

Easy Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

Holiday baking should be simple, fun, and festive. That’s where Pillsbury Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies rolled in sprinkles shine. These cookies are not just a treat but a show-stopping centerpiece for your dessert table. This recipe transforms store-bought ingredients into homemade magic, made with Pillsbury pre-made gingerbread cookie dough, creamy Pillsbury vanilla frosting, and a colorful assortment of sprinkles.

Gingerbread cookies’ warm, spiced aroma is synonymous with the holiday season and my favorite holiday flavor. Thankfully, Pillsbury’s pre-made dough makes achieving that festive flavor effortless. Whether you’re short on time or want to avoid the hassle of making dough from scratch, Pillsbury comes in clutch. They’re soft yet sturdy enough to hold the rich, creamy frosting that creates the ultimate sandwich cookie experience.

Ingredients To Gather

• 1 30-ounce package of Pillsbury Gingerbread Cookie Dough
• 2 tubs of Pillsbury vanilla frosting
• holiday sprinkles
• 1 cup flour for rolling out dough

How To Make Pillsbury Easy Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°
2. Lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin with flour to prevent sticking.
3. Roll out the cookie dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and use a cookie cutter (circle, gingerbread man) to cut out cookies.
4. Place the cut-out cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them
5. Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are firm but not browned. (time may depend on the size of your cookie cutouts so watch them closely)
6. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cookies are fully cooled, add a generous layer of Pillsbury vanilla frosting on the flat side of one cookie. You can pipe the icing using a frosting bag and tip or use a knife and spread evenly.
8. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Pressing gently to endure the icing spreads to the edges.
9. Pour your holiday sprinkles onto a plate or shallow dish.
10. Roll the edges of each sandwich cookie in the sprinkles, pressing lightly to be sure they stick to the icing.

Tip, Tricks, Comments and Questions

How Do I Make My Gingerbread Cookies Evenly Thick?

Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to ensure all your gingerbread cookies bake evenly. Use rolling pin guide rings or place two wooden dowels of equal thickness on either side of the dough as you roll it out. This trick guarantees perfectly uniform cookies, which are ideal for making sandwiches.

Can I Use Different Icing Flavors for This Recipe?

Absolutely! Pillsbury Vanilla Frosting is a classic choice, but you can switch things up with Pillsbury Cream Cheese Frosting or even chocolate frosting for a richer flavor. Adding a drop or two of food coloring to the frosting can also make the cookies even more festive. Taking these to a party match the color and sprinkles to the theme!

What Are the Best Sprinkles for Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies?

Holiday-themed sprinkles work best for this recipe. For a traditional Christmas look, look for a mix of red, green, white, and metallic sprinkles. You can add candy shapes like snowflakes, stars, or mini Christmas trees to make your cookies stand out.

How Can I Prevent My Gingerbread Cookies from Spreading?

To maintain the cookie shape during baking, chill the cut-out dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before placing it in the oven. This step helps the cookies hold their shape and ensures they’re the perfect sandwich size.

Can I Make These Cookies Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can bake the gingerbread cookies up to two days in advance and store them in an airtight container. Then, assemble the sandwiches and roll them in sprinkles the day you plan to serve them for maximum freshness and visual appeal.

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Easy Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

Have all the fun and flavor with half the work – Pillsbury Refrigerated Gingerbread Cookie Dough, Pillsbury Icing, and festive sprinkles make the best sandwich cookies for Santa and your family.

Calories 468kcal

Ingredients

• 1 30 ounce package Pillsbury Gingerbread Cookie Dough
• 2 tubs Pillsbury vanilla frosting
• holicay sprinkles
• 1 cup flour for rolling out dough

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

• Preheat your oven to 350°
• Lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin with flour to prevent sticking
• Roll out the cookie dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and use a cookie cutter (circle, gingerbread man) to cut out cookies

Bake the Cookies

• Place the cut-out cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them
• Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are firm but not browned. (time may depend on the size of your cookie cutouts so watch them closely)
• Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Assemble the Sandwich Cookies

• Once the cookies are fully cooled, add a generous layer of Pillsbury vanilla frosting on the flat side of one cookie. You can pipe the icing using a frosting bag and tip or use a knife and spread evenly.
• Top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Pressing gently to endure the icing spreads to the edges.

Roll in Sprinkles

• Pour your holiday sprinkles onto a plate or shallow dish.
• Roll the edges of each sandwich cookie in the sprinkles, pressing lightly to be sure they stick to the icing.

Notes

I used a 2 inch circle cutter for mine and was able to get 60 cookies and made 30 sandwiches. That included just enough dough for me to snack on as well!

Nutrition

Serving: 2sandwich cookies | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 6mg

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Forget that I live on a farm and that Fall officially arrives when I see the combine being pulled out of the barn and head to the field!

Fall for me officially arrives the moment I start craving these pumpkin squares, I feel it in the weather, the corn and beans start to turn and the need for pumpkin squares hits me!

My Mom has made pans and pans of these every fall since I was a kid!  They are a distinct part of my childhood memories of food!

Fall Pumpkin Squares

Honestly, I can never decide in the fall if I’m Team Pumpkin or Team Apple. I will say that the cream cheese icing that pairs so well with pumpkin sways me just a bit, I do love that stuff!

I might also add that you should always put these on a cute plate, they go fast and as people pass by the empty plate they can at least admire your great taste in service ware!

Ingredients To Gather:

For the cake:

• vegetable oil
• eggs
• canned pumpkin or fresh made pureed pumpkin
• vanilla
• cinnamon
• baking soda
• salt
• sugar
• flour

For the icing:

• softened cream cheese
• softened butter
• vanilla
• powdered sugar

How To Make Fall Pumpkin Squares

For the pumpkin cake squares:

1. In a mixing bowl start by adding the wet ingredients (oil, eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla) and using an electric mixer on low beat to combine, making sure the eggs are broken up and incorporated.
2. Add the sugar to your wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients and add them in small batches to the mixing bowl while running the mixer on low. Mix until thoroughly combined for a smooth cake batter.
4. Spread cake batter evenly in an ungreased 12″ x 17″ baking sheet.
5. Bake in a 350° pre-heated oven for 20-30 minutes, until cake bounces back when tapped lightly and a toothpick comes out clean. Once done remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

For the cream cheese icing:

1. Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth; stir in vanilla.
2. Add confectioners’ sugar a little at a time, beating until the mixture is smooth.

Once the pumpkin bar cake is completely cool frost it with the cream cheese icing evenly, and cut it into squares to serve.

Tips, Tricks, Questions, and Comments

I love to make these in my 16″x12″ baking pan that is 1″ deep! It is a large cookie sheet and makes a perfect height (thickness) for cake or cookie bars. I have made this in a standard 9″x13″ baking dish as well and it tastes just fine, just be aware the baking times in the recipe are for a thinner cake. The thicker the batter in the baking dish the longer it will take to bake through.

While you can defiantly cut these up and serve them on a cute platter they travel so well in the baking sheet. They are so delicious no one will care what they are served on.

This recipe makes a large batch and is perfect for pitch-ins, tail-gating or as treats to last your family the whole week!

These will freeze, either individually or as an entire pan, be sure they are well wrapped. It is also best to NOT ice them before freezing.

Pumpkin Crunch Pie

All the traditional Thanksgiving flavors elevated to new heights – creamy pumpkin cream cheese custard with a crunchy sugary pecan topping.

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Pumpkin Pie Crunch Dessert

A super easy twist on pumpkin pie that using a cake mix, pecans and butter!

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Fall Pumpkin Squares

Delicious pumpkin bar cake with traditional cream cheese icing, this recipe makes a big batch perfect for fall get-togethers with friends.

Servings 24 squares

Calories 300kcal

Author Jent

Ingredients

Pumpkin Bar Cake

• 1 cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cups flour

Cream Cheese Icing

• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 3/4 cup butter (softened)
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Pumpkin Bar Cake

• In a mixing bowl start by adding the wet ingredients (oil, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla) and using an electric mixer on low beat to combine, making sure the eggs are broken up and incorporated.
• Add the sugar to your wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
• In a seperate bowl combine all the dry ingredients and add them in small batches to the mixing bowl while running mixer on low. Mix until thoroughly combined for a smooth cake batter.
• Spread cake batter evenly in an ungreased 12" x 17" baking sheet.
• Bake in a 350° pre-heated oven for 20-30 minutes, until cake bounces back when tapped lightly and a toothpick comes out clean. Once done remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Icing

• Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth; stir in vanilla.
• Add confectioners' sugar a little at a time, beating until the mixture is smooth.
• Once pumpkin bar cake is completely cool frost with the cream cheese icing evenly, cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

If you’re Team Pumpkin you might also love Pumpkin Beer Bread or Double Pumpkin Beer Bread!

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Cheers! A Birthday Cake Martini with icing and sprinkles on the rim along with a candle will make anyone feel special on their special day! A cocktail made with flavored vodka, cranberry juice finished with a bubbly presecco is a great way to celebrate!

Birthday Cake Martini

Perfect for birthday celebrations (add a candle to the rim), an anniversary, or just the fact you made it to Tuesday without killing anyone!

Combining the sweetness of whipped cream vodka, the tanginess of cranberry juice, and the bubbly effervescence of Prosecco. Served in a sprinkle-rimmed glass makes for a celebration in a cocktail!

Ingredients and Bar Tools To Gather

• Cocktail Shaker or jar with a sealing lid
• martini glass
• Vanilla frosting/icing
• Sprinkles or non-perils
• ice
• whipped cream vodka
• cranberry juice
• your favorite Prosecco

How To Make A Birthday Cake Martini

1. Place your sprinkles of choice on a small plate, dip the rim of your glass into the frosting (or you can use a knife or your finger to spread around the rim) then immediately dip the frosted rim into your sprinkles – set the glass aside.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker, or a jar that has a secure lid, with ice then add the whipped cream vodka and cranberry juice – give a good shake for 15-20 seconds.
3. Strain into your rimmed cocktail glass and add the Prosecco!
4. ENJOY

YOU ARE WORTH A RIMMED GLASS!

Tips, Tricks, Questions, and Comments

Bar Glasses

Served in a fancy martini glass or a mason jar this cocktail will taste the same either way. I won’t lie I used to think I needed all the fancy different kinds of cocktail glasses until I realized I didn’t! Actually, one of my favorite things to do is shop for fun glasses at Goodwill. Sometimes you can find matching sets, but my favorite is to mix and match!

Flavored Vodka

Whipped Cream Vodka is my first choice because I always have it on hand for various other cocktails. I love utilizing flavored vodkas in different drinks so I’m not overwhelmed with a million different flavors and bottles. If you want to switch it up a bit feel free to use either a vanilla vodka or an iced cake-flavored vodka. We are shooting for delicious here not rocket science!

Prosecco or Champagne

Don’t freak out….like I did! Find one you like, then when you go to the store to buy it to make this cocktail and see one named Cupcake immediately abandon ship and buy it for fun!

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Birthday Cake Martini

A simple cocktail with a spinkle rim WOW factor!

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces whipped cream vodka
• 1 ounce cranberry juice
• 2 ounces Prosecco
• ice
• icing
• colored sugar sprinkles to rim glass

Instructions

• Place your sprinkles of choice on a small plate, dip the rim of your glass into the frosting (or you can use a knife or your finger to spread around rim) then immediately dip the frosted rim into your sprinkles – set glass aside.
• Fill a cocktail shaker, or a jar that has a secure lid, with ice then add the whipped cream vodka and cranberry juice – give a good shake for 15-20 seconds.
• Strain into your rimmed cocktail glass and add the Prosecco!
• CHEERS

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This cocktail is a little higher maintenance than most but it’s totally worth it. A combination of liquors and a lot of types of coconut mix together to create this beautiful white cocktail. A perfect Christmas drink for a quiet night at home by the tree or for celebrating with friends.

It is the perfect cocktail for parties but pulling out that thrift store silver tray for an intimate drink for 2 is just as ideal.

White Christmas Cocktail

This beautiful creamy white mixed drink is a perfect dreamy holiday cocktail. The white base is all coconut ingredients, but the coconut flavor is ever so subtle. As a matter of fact, it is so subtle I add coconut extract to up the flavor sometimes.

This combination of flavors and liquor make this a festive favorite. A good silver tequila, Grand Marnier, and coconut rum blend perfectly. These typically tropic flavors make for a festive holiday treat.

Grand Marnier is a cognac-based orange liquor with notes of bitter and sweet. My very favorite coconut rum for this recipe (and in general) is the toasted coconut rum from Hard Truth. I am by no means a tequila connoisseur so I depend on my husband and friends for references use your favorite in this recipe. Just keep in mind to keep that white color such as a silver works best.

Gather All The Ingredients

Cocktail Ingredients

• 8 ounces of coconut water
• 8 ounces of coconut milk
• 6 ounces of coconut cream
• 8 ounces of lime juice
• 6 ounces of simple syrup
• 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract optional
• 10 ounces silver tequila
• 8 ounces Grand Marnier
• 6 ounces of coconut rum

Garnish Options

• sprigs of rosemary
• fresh cranberries
• miniature candy canes

Rimming The Glass Options

• simple syrup or a lime wedge
• shredded or chopped coconut
• crushed candy canes

How To Make A White Christmas Cocktail

1. In a plastic pitcher or mixing bowl combine the coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut extract with a whisk or immersion blender. This can be done ahead of time but could need to be re-mixed, the nature of these ingredients causes separation but this isn’t a big deal just give a quick stir.
2. When ready to serve add the tequila, Grand Marnier, coconut rum, lime juice, and simple syrup – stir to combine.
3. Taste test and add more simple syrup if needed.
4. To rim the glasses simply dip the edge of the glass in simple syrup or run the lime wedge around the edge of the glass then dip in your choice of rimming options.
5. Serve by the pitcher with optional garnishes or rimmed glasses or both.

Cocktail Simple Syrup

A rich simple syrup that is easy to make and works perfect for cocktails and keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

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Tips, Tricks, Questions, and Comments

This recipe is for multiple drinks, batch or pitcher style. If a single or double is what you are looking for to spend a quiet evening watching Hallmark Christmas movies you can definitely cut this recipe in half.

Garnishing Your Drink

Fresh rosemary is one of my favorite things to keep around during the holiday season. It’s the perfect garnish for seasonal cocktails. It resembles pine boughs so perfect! It smells earthy and piney so every time you take a sip the smell only enhances your experience. I like to buy a fresh plant and just cut off sprigs as needed. But cut rosemary sprigs are easily stored in the refrigerator, simply wrap in a damp paper towel and place them in a ziplock bag. I will easily last 1-2 weeks like this

You can’t go wrong with fresh cranberries for this drink. The beautiful deep red contrasting with the creamy white makes a statement. Seasonal and easily found during the holiday time.

Riming your cocktail glass bumps up the fun and festive a whole other level. The options are numerous for this drink. The first step to rimming a glass is dipping the edge in something that will allow your garnish to stick. I would choose something simple for this particular drink. It already calls for simple syrup as an ingredient so that would work perfectly, corn syrup would also be a good choice.

So much fun can be had by choosing a rimming option. Coconut, shredded or chopped would be a beautiful choice, and keep it simple with the taste. But imagine the crushed candy canes, crushed gingerbread man cookies, simple white sugar crystals – the options just go on and on.

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White Christmas Cocktail

My White Christmas Cocktail is made by the pitcher and has a subtle creamy coconut flavor to compliment the silver tequila and Grand Marnier.

Ingredients

Cocktail Ingredients

• 8 ounces coconut water
• 8 ounces coconut milk
• 6 ounces coconut cream
• 8 ounces lime juice
• 6 ounces simple syrup
• 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract optional
• 10 ounces silver tequila
• 8 ounces Grand Marnier
• 6 ounces coconut rum

Garnish Options

• sprigs of rosemary
• fresh cranberries
• miniature candy canes

Rimming The Glass Options

• simple syrup or a lime wedge
• shredded or chopped coconut
• crushed candy canes

Instructions

• In a plastic pitcher or mixing bowl combine the coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut extract with a whisk or immersion blender. This can be done ahead of time but could need to be re-mixed, the nature of these ingredients causes separation but this isn't a big deal just give a quick stir.
• When ready to serve add the tequila, Grand Marnier, coconut rum, lime juice, and simple syrup – stir to combine.
• Taste test and add more simple syrup if needed.
• To rim the glasses simply dip the edge of the glass in simple syrup or run the lime wedge around the edge of the glass then dip in your choice of rimming options.
• Serve by the pitcher with optional garnishes or rimmed glasses

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Much like a traditional Whiskey Sour the main ingredients in this cocktail will be your favorite bourbon, a sweet component, and a sour component. But I’ve kicked this holiday version up a couple of notches with my Cranberry Simple Syrup as the sweet and an egg white to tone down the sharpness as well as add the richness a holiday cocktail deserves.

Cranberry Whiskey Sour

A whiskey sour is a fairly simple drink to mix at home. There are only three main ingredients – a good bourbon, lemon juice and simple syrup. This festive version also uses egg whites, it won’t make or break this cocktail but it does elevate it. The key to making this a really good cocktail is the quality of the ingredients.

Starting with a really good bourbon or whiskey. The best kind is your favorite kind, one that you like to drink. My husband truly enjoys taste-testing bourbon, but as a general rule, we are a Buffalo Trace family. Bourbon is an American made whiskey with at least 51% corn in its mash and as corn farmers we support that!

When it comes to lemon juice I might be a tad snobby. We are so lucky to have fresh fruits available year around here so fresh squeezed lemon juice for me. I also like to buy lemons on sale and go ahead and squeeze the juice and just keep a bottle of it in my refrigerator. I don’t mind baking with purchased lemon juice or using it in a pinch when I need a drink!

Simple syrup is a super easy thing to make. It is a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water and stores in the refrigerator. In this version of a whiskey sour I use my Cranberry Simple Syrup, it’s super easy to make!

Cranberry Simple Syrup

3 simple ingredients to a perfect holiday flavor for all the things!

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Last but not least for this festive version is egg whites. An egg white adds a richness to the cocktail and can tone down any bitterness you might taste from the bourbon. I am not a huge bourbon fan and I love this cocktail, I truly think it is the egg white. I have separated and used a egg straight from the carton but for guests I like to buy pasturized liquid egg whites.

Gather Your Ingredients and Supplies

• Bourbon – your favorite, we love Buffalo Trace but there are all kinds out there. Feel free to use a traditional whisky as well if you like
• Lemon juice – I love fresh squeezed but I’m not passing up a cocktail if it isn’t
• Cranberry Simple Syrup – this is one of my holiday favorites and is super easy to make
• Fresh Rosemary for garnish – trust me on this one
• Fresh sugar coated cranberries for garnish – because it just fun
• Cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight fitting lid
• Glass with ice in it

Let’s Make a Cranberry Whiskey Sour

1. Add 3 ounce each of your favorite bourbon, lemon juice, cranberry simple syrup along with 4 Tablespoons of egg whites to a cocktail shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Shake to thoroughly combine and to be sure the egg white is incorporated.
3. Pour into a glass full of ice.
4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and some sugar-coated fresh cranberries.

Tips, Tricks, Comments, and Questions

Garnishing drinks makes me happy, are they necessary? Nope but do they add to the festive feel and taste? Absolutly!

Fresh cranberries are easy to find and a quick dunk in a little lemon juice or even water than tossed in sugar get you an easy and beautiful garnish for this drink. And that fresh rosemary sprig not only looks good but smells like fresh pine when you take a drink.

This is a dry shake cocktail, because of the egg whites. That simply means that there is no ice in the cocktail shaker, it ensures and allows the egg white to thoroughly combine for a frothy foamy outcome.

I love fun cocktails for special occasions and this is my Thanksgiving cocktail. I also like to serve my Sparkling Cranberry Sangria, as opposed to over complicating cocktail hour offering 2 choices there is something for everyone.

Sparkling Cranberry Sangria

All the sangria flavors highlighted with fresh cranberries and topped off with bubbly.

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Cranberry Christmas Martini

Made with 3 ingredients. Simple to make as a single cocktail or festive as a punch for a holiday party!

 

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Cranberry Christmas Cocktail

Cranberry Christmas Cocktail is a glass full of holiday spirit, see what I did there, spirit!! A few high-quality easy ingredients make the season bright.

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Cranberry Whiskey Sour

A festive holiday spin on the traditional cocktail.

Ingredients

• 3 ounces bourbon
• 3 ounces lemon juice
• 3 ounces cranberry simple syrup
• 4 Tablespoons egg whites
• ice
• rosemary sprig for garnish
• sugar-coated cranberries for garnish

Instructions

• Add the first four ingredients -your favorite bourbon, lemon juice, cranberry simple syrup and egg whites -to a cocktail shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• Shake to thoroughly combine and to be sure the egg white is incorporated.
• Pour into a glass full of ice.
• Garnish with a rosemary sprig and some sugar-coated fresh cranberries.

Notes

This is a dry shake cocktail, because of the egg whites. That simply means that there is no ice in the cocktail shaker, it ensures and allows the egg white to thoroughly combine for a frothy foamy outcome.

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Grab those Easter basket Peeps and let’s drink!

Guys what I wouldn’t have given for this festive cocktail when my kids were little.

That little pick-me-up I needed between Sunrise Service and church.

Between egg hunts and family dinners.

I know Easter is about Jesus but I’m pretty sure he would understand!

Easter Morning Mimosa

Researching Easter Mimosa’s the first thing that comes up is ones made with carrot juice. Well, I’ll be honest that was a big NO GO for me, I’ll leave that one for the bunny who has to hide all the eggs!

My kids love Welches Sparkling White Grape Juice so this seemed like the perfect choice as the juice for my cocktail. And frozen sweet and sour grapes plopped in were the chef’s kiss garnish!

These frozen sweet and sour grapes are so good and super easy. They taste like sour patch candy, kids love them, well, and adults too. And they are grapes so they are healthy right?

For that evening drink try my Jelly Bean Martini

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Easter Morning Mimosa

Sparkling white grape juice with your favorite champagne, prosecco or sparkling wine garnished with sweet and sour grapes.

Ingredients

Frozen Sweet and Sour Grapes

• 2 cups green seedless grapes
• 1 lemon
• ¼-½ cup sugar

Easter Morning Mimosa

• 1 bottle Welches White Sparkling Grape Juice
• 1 bottle your favorite champagne, prosecco or sparkling wine

Instructions

Frozen Sweet and Sour Grapes

• Remove grapes from the stem, rinse and pat dry on a paper towel.
• Lay the grapes in a single layer in a freezer-safe dish or cookie sheet - freeze for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Remove from the freezer and juice the lemon over the grapes and stir to coat.
• Sprinkle the sugar over the grapes and stir to coat.

Mimosa

• Fill each glass half full with your favorite champagne, presecco or sparkling wine then top off each glass with the sparkling white grape juice.
• Add some frozen sweet and sour grapes to each glass and enjoy.

Notes

Kids love these grapes they taste like sour patch candy!

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The perfect ending to a day of family and fun. Put the kids to bed and rifle through those Easter baskets for your favorite candy to snack on and mix yourself a drink.

Better yet, enjoy while hiding those Easter eggs!

The first thing you need to do is buy your favorite vodka and your favorite jelly beans while you are out grabbing candy for the kids’ Easter baskets. I picked up some Starburst Very Berry – YUM!

This isn’t science, it’s jelly beans and vodka. Well, there might be a tick of science as in the more jelly beans you add the more jelly bean flavor the vodka will have, but you see my point. Put a handful of jelly beans into some vodka! Roughly, you can use a half cup of jelly beans for every cup of vodka.

Jelly Bean Martini

Gather the Players:

• Jelly Bean Vodka
• Orange Liquor
• Cocktail Shaker and Jigger
• Sugar rimmed glass
• Lemon Slice
• Jelly Bean Garnish (Cocktail Picks)

Shaken, not stirred!

You might also love my Lemon Drop Martini

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Jelly Bean Martini

A Jelly Bean Martini, or as I like to call it a Jelly Bean-tini, because that cracks me up. Soak your favorite jelly beans in vodka for an Easter candy treat for adults!

Ingredients

Jelly Bean Vodka

• 1 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup your favorite jelly beans

Jelly Bean Martini

• ice
• 2 jiggers Jelly Bean Vodka 3 ounces
• 2 jiggers orange liqueur 3 ounces
• lemon slice for garnish
• sugar to rim glass
• jelly beans for fun

Instructions

Jelly Bean Vodka

• In a sealable jar add the vodka and jelly beans - shake and allow to chill for at least one hour. The longer it sits together the more intense the flavor.
  
• When ready to serve or store - strain the jelly bean leavings out of the vodka using a fine mesh strainer - discard the jelly bean leavings and store vodka in an air-tight jar.

Jelly Bean Martini

• In a cocktail shaker add some ice, jelly bean vodka and orange liqueur - SHAKE
• Run a sliced lemon around the edge of your glass and dip in sugar.
• Pour your cocktail into your sugar-rimmed glass, add a lemon slice to the rim and some jelly beans for garnish - ENJOY

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The great thing about this cocktail is you can kick up the spice or throttle it back to be whatever you want. I’m giving you the measurements for exactly what I drink, how you mix yours is entirely up to you!

TREAT YOURSELF

I’m the only one in this house who loves this drink so when I decide to indulge I treat myself~I pull out all the stops!

Vodka Marinated Olives

This is simply your favorite olives soaking in a vodka bath. It’s not complicated, it’s fun. I’ve given you rough estimates and measurements for what I do in the recipe below. 

Dry Spice Mix

I like to mix up the spices I use in my drink ahead of time so they are all together and ready for the party! There are

This may seem like a lot of work but trust me it’s not and the few extra minutes are so worth it for this cocktail! Once you marinate the olives and make the dry spice mix you are set for weekends for months!

Classic Bloody Mary Cocktail

Gather The Players:

• Tomato juice – your favorite brand or home-canned
• Vodka – your favorite brand
• The Ingredients – Worcestershire sauce, Red Hot (or Tabasco), dry spice mix, prepared horseradish, lime juice
• The Garnish – I love a good Bloody Mary but to throw it over the top is the fact that you can literally garnish with anything you want!

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Vodka Marinated Olives

Two Bloody Mary must-haves. It's not rocket science it's vodka and olives!

Ingredients

• jar of olives
• vodka

Instructions

• Pour off 3/4 of the brine/juice in the jar of olives.
• Fill the jar back up to the top with your favorite vodka.
• Put the lid back on, give a little shake to combine and store in the refrigerator.

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Bloody Mary Dry Spice Mix

5 dry spices mixed together in a 1:1:1:1:1 ratio will insure that you can whip up a Bloody Mary anytime you want.

Servings 15

Calories 5kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon celery salt
• 1 Tablespoon Old Bay

Instructions

• Put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
• Store in an airtight jar or container.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5teaspoon | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Classic Bloody Mary Cocktail

A full-on treat yourself spicy drink you can make by the glass or pitcher.

Servings 1

Calories 261kcal

Ingredients

Drink Ingredients

• 3 ounces vodka
• 11 ounces tomato juice
• 3-4 splashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1-2 splashes Red Hot
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon Dry Bloody Mary Spice Mix
• juice from half a lime

Garnish

• Vodka soaked olives
• cheese cubes
• cocktail shrimp, cooked
• celery stick
• lime wedge

Instructions

• Add all drink ingredients to a cocktail shaker full of ice, and SHAKE!!
• Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish!

Notes

Garnish options are literally endless, so have fun and make it anything and everything you want!

Slices of peppers

Jalapenos

Pepperoni

Perpperonichini

 

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1448IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

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I love themed snacks so it’s no surprise that when I scrolled through my posts I found some fun Valentine’s Day snacks. I thought how fun would it be to put them all in one spot along with some holiday crafts from my friend Sarah at Farmwife Crafts!

10 Fun Valentine Treats and Crafts

Treats Full Of Heart

Sweet Valentine Dove Hot Chocolate

This is literally the easiest hot chocolate in the world. It’s also decadent with whipped cream, sprinkles, and my Mom’s secret ingredient!

Valentine’s Finger Jello

Make the Jello up ahead of time and then your little Valentine’s can help cut them out with all sizes of heart cookie cutters.

Cherry Chip Puppy Chow

There is possibly a million recipes for Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies but Cherry Chip Puppy Chow tops the list for me!  Not to mention I added chocolate and strawberry sugar wafer cookies to it, so yeah!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Puppy Chow

Strawberry cake mix, chocolate, and as always in my puppy chow, sugar wafers! A little twist on a classic Valentine’s treat of the Chocolate Covered Strawberry that is super kid-friendly.

Love Note Skillet Cookies

These are so easy and fun to make – surprise your kids with them or let them get creative and help you!

Crafts Full Of Love

DIY Valentine’s Garland

So fun and easy, I love the heart-shaped pom poms!

Heart Caterpillars

You guys, look at how cute these are. And how fun to teach little ones how to cut hearts!

Burlap Heart Wreath

Is this not gorgeous? And Sarah makes it look so easy in her post, I can’t wait to make one for my front door!

DIY Heart Mason Jar

What a fun project! Glitter and sparkle and hearts OH MY!

Crystal Hearts

A craft and a little science! Kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they are learning!

Happy Valentine’s Day

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