I’ve posted quite a few yummy holiday cocktail recipes for you here at She Knows Parties over the last few weeks. Tonight I have some healthier alternatives for your Christmas and New Year celebrations from Hint.
Most of the calories and sugar in your cocktails are in the mixes and the soda you use to make them. Instead of the usual spritzer, juice or soda, substitute your mixer with a “Hint” of Pomegranate-Tangerine or Mango-Grapefruit flavored water.
Add Hint as a mixer to your favorite vodka or rum, it’s the perfect alternative for a healthy holiday drink. It has no carbs, …read more

Today I have some festive holiday cocktail recipes from Pernod Absinthe. They will put the green in your red and green this holiday season with their festive names and colors.

With names like The Grinch and The Green Fairy they’re sure to add to the conversation at your holiday party this year. Make one of these your signature holiday drink and make a whole pitcher full to serve to your party guests.

La Canne Creuse

2 parts Calvados
1/2 part Pernod Absinthe
1/2 part Punt e Mes
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange twist

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice, and stir until well chilled. Strain …read more

If you’re looking for a holiday cocktail to add to your collection, here’s a yummy one from Zaya Rum. This recipe puts a new twist on a retro recipe, the Apple Jack Rabbit, which was originally introduced back in 1965.
You can use this updated version as your holiday signature cocktail this year. Real maple syrup paired with the fresh mint will give it the perfect flavor for the season, and make snuggling up by the fireplace with friends to reflect on the last year a little toastier.

ZAYA APPLE JACK RABBIT

½ oz Zaya Rum
1 oz Apple Brandy
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 …read more

The holiday entertaining season is about to officially kick off in the next few days, so today I thought I’d share some really delicious looking holiday cocktail recipes from Jim Beam.
With names like  Snow Storm, Mistletoe, and Holiday Sweater these cocktails will make for some great conversation with your friends. Pick out one or two and claim them as your holiday signature cocktail.
This first recipe is my favorite, you can’t go wrong with mint and Crème de Cacao, of course the Sleigh Ride with hot chocolate sounds pretty delicious too. Yum!
Snow Storm

1.25 parts Red Stag by Jim Beam™ Bourbon
.50 part …read more

Today I have some more yummy holiday cocktail recipes to share, these recipes would work great for your Thanksgiving dinner, or any holiday party. The recipes are courtesty of mixologist Deborah Harris from New York’s trendy Harbour Restaurant.
These cocktail recipes have all the flavors of the season. I’m a big fan of egg nog and of gingerbread this time of year, so I can’t wait to give a couple of these a try. Add in the cranberry and nutmeg flavors, and I’m sure these will be a big hit for any holiday party.

Maple Cinnamon Nog:
A combination of Bourbon, clove & …read more

When you’re planning your Thanksgiving menu, you might want to include a cocktail or two. Today I have a couple more yummy Thanksgiving cocktail recipes, from Blue Ice Vodka, these flavors combinations are all very fall, and holiday. Maybe one of these can work as the signature cocktail at your holiday bash.
Even if you’re not the party hostess, you can offer to pitch in with the cocktails for your contribution to the party. These recipes can be great conversation starters, and your friends will be impressed that you came up with recipes so perfect for the holiday.
Blue Ice Pumpkin Pie …read more

Today I have some cocktail recipes from Partida Tequila to help your holiday guests warm up on those cold nights. These exotic cocktail recipes will go well with your winter party plans (from Thanksgiving, to Christmas and New Years), but they’d also hold up for a Mexican night fiesta for college play off games.
This cocktail trio would also be great for the big football game night. Pair these delicious drinks with freshly-made guacamole and chips, bite-size cheese quesidillas, grilled corn topped with melted nacho cheese, lime juice and cilantro to give guests something to nibble and sip as they watch …read more

New Years Eve is coming up fast. If your planning a New Years Eve party, and need a few ideas for drinks and cocktails, I’ve put together a little list to help you out.
Remember to drink responsibly, and make sure your guests drink responsibly. If someone has had too much to drink have them spend the night, find a designated driver or call a cab.
Some of these holiday cocktail recipes, and mixed drinks are from the b5media Lifestyles channel resident cocktail expert Colleen Coplick of Drinks After Dark, some are from right here at  She Knows Parties, and …read more