Party season is ramping up, and it's not just stores that are decking the halls. Friends have swapped their jack-o-lanterns for white Christmas trees covered in faux snow, and mantles are lush with garland (of which Ladles and Linens has a beautiful collection).
Whether you decorate before or after Thanksgiving, one thing is for certain: the invitations are already starting to roll in. Last year was quite different. The vaccine had yet to come out and I was extolling the virtues of intimate gatherings with your inner circle.
This year, some people are eager to make up for lost time. If you're one of them, a great way to ring in the holidays is with a seasonal cocktail. Reconnecting with those you've missed will make things extra merry, and a festive drink helps to break the ice. Fall is all about abundance, and the harvest is bursting with cocktail accoutrements: cranberries, orange peel, rosemary and more. Read on for a little inspiration...
Cranberry Cosmopolitan
Yes, the cosmo is back and will pair perfectly with the December 9th release of Sex and the City on HBO. Only this time, it's cranberry-flavored!
What you'll need:
- 1 shot of vodka
- 1 shot of 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon of Cointreau
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 wedge of lime
- 1 teaspoon of 100% natural maple syrup, or simple syrup
Blood Orange Rosemary Cocktail
Yes, you'll need to make the rosemary simple syrup in advance, but it's a handy ingredient at the bar. The herbal flavor lends itself to a lot of gin-based drinks, and is delicious in lemonade!
What you'll need:
- 1/2 cup blood orange juice
- 1/2 cup rosemary (infused simple syrup)
- 2 shots of vodka
- ice
- rosemary sprig
- A blood orange wheel
What to do:
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