It is Christmas week. No doubt parties with friends and co-workers have gone off without a hitch. Scurrying for the last minute details of items forgotten during the rush of shopping has begun. Wrapping paper, ribbon and jolly tissue paper fill the floor of back rooms and closets as Santa’s secret elves scurry to conceal all the treasures collected for Christmas morning. Next item on the list; what to serve family and those closest friends for Christmas gatherings this week? 

 

Many gather with tighter knit groups of those considered family through the years related by shared memories, experiences and bonds that go deeper than slips of paper filed through the legal system or blood relation. A fire crackles in the background as stories of the past trickle from the tongue with chuckles and grins, remembrance and toast. Gifts exchange hands that outsiders would merely scratch their heads in wonder as each recipient knowingly takes the sentiment to heart with the unspoken meaning from shared times of the past. 

 

Special moments call for exceptional spirits. Make the most of these holiday times with distinctive celebratory cocktails with origins of quality and tradition. The photo drink recipe slide show below presents holiday cocktails and martinis ideal for intimate holiday gatherings, larger family Christmas dinners and party type gatherings with champagne topped drinks for toasting. Spirits represented include Corzo Tequila, Beefeater 24, Pernod Absinthe, Averna, Partida Tequila, 42Below Vodka, and Cazadores Tequila.

 

The Holiday Cheer Recipe Guide includes 195 martini & cocktail recipes for the Christmas and New Year’s season.  The recently updated Drink Recipes & Photos page includes all cocktail recipe slideshows by category.  Hot Brew has also been updated to now include 55 hot espresso and hot chocolate drink recipes to keep the winter chill at bay.

 

 

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