{"id":13182,"date":"2012-12-06T00:19:22","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T07:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=13182"},"modified":"2012-12-06T00:21:36","modified_gmt":"2012-12-06T07:21:36","slug":"tasty-holiday-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wine-and-dining\/tasty-holiday-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasty Holiday Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning on hosting any holiday parties or get-togethers this season, crafting your own signature cocktail (or two) is a sure-fire way to entertain and quite literally lift your guests&#8217; spirits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pomegranate Martini<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.14.08-AM.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13185 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"Screen Shot 2012-12-06 at 12.14.08 AM\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/25003625\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.14.08-AM-80x97.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"290\"  height=\"352\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.14.08-AM.png\" ><\/a><\/strong>This pretty red-hued cocktail is fortified with Cointreau and sweetened with simple syrup, making a perfect pre-dinner cocktail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How-to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4\u00a0 cup\u00a0 sugar<\/li>\n<li>3\/4\u00a0 cup\u00a0 vodka<\/li>\n<li>1\/2\u00a0 cup\u00a0 pomegranate juice<\/li>\n<li>1\/3\u00a0 cup\u00a0 fresh lime juice<\/li>\n<li>1\/4\u00a0 cup\u00a0 Cointreau<\/li>\n<li>lime slices, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Chill 4 martini glasses. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the sugar and \u00bc cup water to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool.<\/li>\n<li>In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the vodka, juices, and Cointreau. Add 2 cups ice and stir until well chilled.<\/li>\n<li>Strain the martinis into the chilled glasses; garnish each with a lime slice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Pear and Cranberry Bellini<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.10.50-AM.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13183 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"Screen Shot 2012-12-06 at 12.10.50 AM\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/25003620\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.10.50-AM-80x100.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"360\"  height=\"449\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.10.50-AM.png\" ><\/a><\/strong>The blood-orange juice turns what would ordinarily be a mimosa into a lovely ruby-tinted cocktail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How-to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup pear nectar<\/li>\n<li>1 cup cranberry juice cocktail<\/li>\n<li>1 bottle Prosecco or other dry sparkling white wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>In a small pitcher or large liquid measuring cup, combine pear nectar and cranberry juice cocktail. Pour 1\/4 cup juice mixture into each of eight champagne glasses. Dividing evenly, top with Prosecco or<\/div>\n<div>other dry sparkling white wine.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><strong>Cranberry Cocktail<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.12.11-AM.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13184 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"Screen Shot 2012-12-06 at 12.12.11 AM\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/25003622\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.12.11-AM-80x101.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"359\"  height=\"452\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.12.11-AM.png\" ><\/a><\/div>\n<div>The ultimate festive cocktail of the season, garnish with some Holiday-themed decorations for that little extra something.<\/div>\n<p><strong>How-to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries<\/li>\n<li>1 cup pure maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>2 cups dry red wine, such as Pinot Noir<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup packed light-brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped<\/li>\n<li>Thin strips of zest from 1\/2 lemon<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons pink peppercorns, crushed<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of coarse salt<\/li>\n<li>2\/3 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 cups seltzer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put cranberries into a large, high-sided skillet; set aside. Bring syrup, wine, brown sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, lemon zest, peppercorns, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, whisking occasionally.<\/li>\n<li>Pour over cranberries. Cover tightly with foil, and bake until cranberries are soft but have not burst, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries to a bowl; cover with 1 cup cooking liquid. Let cool completely.<\/li>\n<li>Bring 1\/2 cup cooking liquid and the granulated sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, whisking until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low; simmer until liquid has reduced and barely coats the back of a spoon, about 6 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve into a medium bowl; let cool completely. Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use, up to 3 days.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve 40 cranberries. Puree remaining cranberries and liquid in a blender.<\/li>\n<li>To serve, place 10 reserved cranberries on each of 4 decorative skewers. Pour 1\/4 cup puree and 1\/4 cup syrup into each of four 12-ounce glasses; stir to combine. Add skewers, and fill glasses with ice. Top with seltzer, and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Eggnog<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.18.05-AM.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13186 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"Screen Shot 2012-12-06 at 12.18.05 AM\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/25003627\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.18.05-AM-80x100.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"360\"  height=\"448\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-12-06-at-12.18.05-AM.png\" ><\/a>You can&#8217;t go wrong with this holiday staple, infused with bourbon, dark rum and cognac, all topped with freshly grated nutmeg. This beverage will have your guests chatting away fireside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How-to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>12 eggs, separated<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups superfine sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 quart whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 quarts heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>3 cups bourbon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup dark rum<\/li>\n<li>2 cups cognac<\/li>\n<li>Freshly grated nutmegIn a very large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add sugar to yolks. With a wire whisk, beat in milk and 1 quart cream. Add bourbon, rum, and cognac, stirring constantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just before serving, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture. Whip remaining 1\/2 quart heavy cream until stiff, and fold in. Sprinkle with nutmeg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Source: food.com, marthastewart.com<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crafting your own signature cocktail (or two) is a sure-fire way to entertain and lift spirits.\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":13186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[9547,9059,9546],"class_list":{"0":"post-13182","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wine-and-dining","8":"tag-christmas-cocktails","9":"tag-cocktails","10":"tag-holiday-cocktails","11":"cs-entry","12":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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