{"id":120271,"date":"2020-11-16T13:13:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T18:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=120271"},"modified":"2022-02-18T10:59:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T15:59:38","slug":"six-sensational-mixed-drinks-for-the-holidays-bhgre-season-of-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.bhgrelife.com\/bhgrelife\/six-sensational-mixed-drinks-for-the-holidays-bhgre-season-of-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Sensational Mixed Drinks for the Holidays – BHGRE Season of Sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sensational vodka mixed drinks must make the menu when planning this year\u2019s holiday celebrations. While creating new traditions and ways to celebrate, people are searching for the ideal cocktail to complement their plans. Whether you are toasting with family in-person or hosting a memorable Zoom event with friends, check out these six dazzling vodka mixed drinks.<\/p>\n

Cranberry Cosmopolitan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Martha Stewart Living<\/em><\/a>\u2019s \u201cCranberry Cosmopolitan\u201d takes the classic cocktail and warms it up into a decidedly festive mixed drink ideal for holiday celebrations. The key to this vodka sip is the \u201ccranberry-and orange-infused vodka\u201d that forms the drink\u2019s base. According to the Magazine<\/a>, all you need to do is grab your \u201ccocktail shaker [and] combine vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and ice\u2026.\u201d Your tantalizing concoction is then strained into a chilled martini glass with a garnish of skewered cranberries and a twist of orange peel.\u00a0And just like that, you are ready to serve.<\/p>\n

Holiday<\/strong> Vodka <\/strong>Sparkler<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another twist on a classic adored by the editors at Martha Stewart Living<\/em><\/a> is the \u201cHoliday Sparkler.\u201d This two-toned vodka mixed drink brings \u201cflavor and fizz to plain bubbly\u201d for a libation that is \u201cas delicious as it is beautiful.\u201d The drink blends pureed cranberries, vodka, and sugar. The tempting mix is then strained and chilled \u2013 it can store for up to a week if you want to prep significantly before your holiday gathering. Next, find your Champagne flutes and get ready to create a stunning ombre effect. As Martha Stewart Living<\/em><\/a> explains: \u201cFill a flute with 3 tablespoons cranberry-vodka mixture and about 1\/2 cup bubbly per glass. For the ombre effect, tilt [the] flute and gently pour Champagne down one side into the glass.\u201d Yum!<\/p>\n

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The Panettone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Panettone is one of Rachael Ray In Season<\/em><\/a>\u2019s favorite festive holiday cocktails. Deliciously reminiscent of the Italian dessert bread, this mixed drink features a shaker filled with vodka, Grand Marnier, and orgeat syrup. Once you\u2019ve shaken it well and strained it into a Champagne flute, the final flourish is applied. As the Magazine<\/a> reveals, mixologists then break out the bubbly and \u201c[top the drink] with champagne and garnish with orange peel.\u201d It\u2019s a sweet, citrusy, colorful treat for celebrating the holidays.<\/p>\n

Vodka <\/strong>Reindeer Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The mixologists at Food & Wine<\/em><\/a> landed on a fun, crowd-pleasing mixed drink that takes the template of the reader-favorite \u201cDuck Race\u201d and runs with it. Why is the vodka \u201cReindeer Games\u201d such a hit as a sip? The Magazine<\/a> explains: \u201cit uses raspberry liqueur, and Chambord should be available in stores just about anywhere; vodka is always good for party drinks; and since this cocktail is on ice in a wine glass, it drinks light and easy.\u201d Pour your favorite sparkling wine (nicely chilled, of course), the Chambord, and vodka over ice and choose a garnish that speaks to you \u2013 the Magazine<\/a>\u2019s mixologists recommend a lemon wheel or a few raspberries. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n

Meyer Lemon & Mint\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The writers at Food & Wine<\/em><\/a> are also big fans of adding Meyer Lemons into their holiday mixed drinks. Why? The Magazine<\/a> reports: \u201cSweet and unbelievably fragrant, Meyer lemons are a cross between a standard lemon and a mandarin orange and have a vibrant, floral scent that reminds us almost of honeysuckle.\u201d Naturally, when they were listing their favorite vodka mixed drinks for end-of-year celebrations, they included their \u201cMeyer Lemon & Mint\u201d creation. According to the experts at Food & Wine<\/em><\/a>, you will want to combine the vodka, Meyer lemon juice, and honey syrup in a resealable quart container when creating a batch. When it is time to serve it, shake the container and then pour two ounces of the pre-made vodka cocktail and three ounces of chilled sparkling white wine into your favorite Champagne flute. The final flourish is the mint, which should be \u201clightly [tapped] against your hand to release its aromatics before adding it to the glass.\u201d\u00a0You\u2019ll savor every sip.<\/p>\n

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Minty Moscow Mule Punch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every year, Real Simple<\/em><\/a> releases their favorite \u201cFestive Cocktail Recipes to Get You Through Any Holiday Party,\u201d to the delight of readers. Among their refreshing options is the \u201cMinty Moscow Mule Punch.\u201d Easy to prepare in single batches or as a punch, this smooth variation on the traditional vodka cocktail adds one crucial ingredient: \u201ca subtle, cool, and inviting note of mint.\u201d\u00a0Start by stirring vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger-mint simple syrup together (the Magazine<\/a> offers precise chef\u2019s notes for making your own simple syrup here<\/a>). You can chill the concoction overnight or in as little as two hours before the festivities begin. Just prior to serving, add your favorite ginger beer and serve in a lowball glass (or punchbowl) with crushed ice. But be warned, if your go-to ginger beer is particularly spicy, this vodka mixed drink will reflect that fire.<\/p>\n

Bonus <\/strong>Vodka Drink<\/strong>: Glittery NYE Shots<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If your Zoom crew, family, or bubble-safe friends want to change into their sparkling finery to see this year done, the \u201cGlittery NYE Shots\u201d from Better Homes & Garden<\/em><\/a> may be the way to go. This vivid drink starts with the creation of glitter vodka, which includes vodka, simple syrup, champagne-gold luster dust, and yellow-gold luster dust. For the precise recipe, click here<\/a>, but trust us when we say that your guests will be delighted by this festive vodka \u201cshot that matches their shiny outfits\u201d and the bright prospects for the New Year.<\/p>\n

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