Jack Frost Martini

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“JACK FROST NIPPING AT YOUR NOSE…….”
A festive chilled cocktail that is just slightly above the ordinary martini. Serve this at your next gathering…..it is perfect for Holiday parties right through New Year’s day……your guest will be amazed at the presentation.

Makes 4 Drinks

Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup (4 ounces) light rum or vodka
½ cup (4 ounces) Blue Curaçao Liqueur
½ cup (4 ounces) Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut 
(not coconut milk)
10-12 ice cubes

Garnish:
Honey
Shredded Coconut

Directions:
To dress the  rim the martini glasses, dip the top of each martini glass into the honey and then dip the glass in the shredded coconut to coat the rim of the glass.

Add all the liquid ingredients and the ice to a shaker.Mix vigorously together  and strain into the prepared  martini glasses and serve.

Bartender’s Notes:
Chill your vodka before mixing to keep your martini extra cold.

 

TODAY.com Parenting Team FC Contributor


Apple Cider Mimosas

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Photo Credit: Becky Hardin, 2014

This is a perfect cocktail and  this recipe is just in time for those Fall and Winter Holiday Brunches!
Enjoy!

Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 gallon  good quality of Apple Cider
Light Brown Sugar
1/4 cup water
One 750-milliliter bottle Champagne or Prosecco sparkling wine, chilled*
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Apple slices, for garnish

Directions:
Dip the top of each champagne glass into water and then dip in the brown sugar to coat.

Dip each apple slice in the lemon juice to prevent browning.

Fill each champagne flute with ½-3/4 full of apple cider.Top with champagne. Garnish each flute with an apple slice and serve immediately.

*Bartender’s Notes:
For a non-alcoholic option, substitute  two 12-ounce cans ginger ale or lemon-lime soda or Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider for the champagne.

TODAY.com Parenting Team FC Contributor