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Feelin' Fine Cocktail Time Friday...Gifting Cocktails for the Holidays

12/1/2017

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It's December 1st and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas over here! Tree is up, stockings are hung from the mantle, and as for all of the little decorations, well I'll probably tinker with those for the next 24 days! We are officially in the holiday spirit and want to share some of that spirit with all of you. 

For me personally, I love to give gifts that are handmade, or personalized in some way, and I know many people, and probably a lot of you, like to do this by baking up a ton of cookies to gift to all of your loved ones. I'm not much of a baker though, so I do what I do best, by giving the gift of cocktails! For the past few years (along with my husband too; I don't want to take all of the credit!) we've been making homemade Irish cream, and it is delish!

Even if you're not prepared to be making numerous batches of this, consider making even just a half a batch and storing it in a mason jar in your fridge. It's a nice touch to be able to offer it with coffee or hot cocoa when guests visit all season long.
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Those are the ingredients you are going to need. You'll see there's nothing too crazy in there and much of it, you may even have in the house if you do some baking. There are a number of recipes floating around out there on the interwebs, but after some experimenting and taste testing (and lots of positive reviews from friends and family!), this one is the winner!
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The best part about this recipe, is it's so easy...just dump everything in a pitcher and stir. 

Ingredients
2 cups Irish whiskey (it does not need to be expensive high-end stuff!)
2 cups light cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso, dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

​Directions
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir well. Refrigerate until ready to drink. If you're planning on gifting it to friend, pick up a case of mason jars at your local grocery store, pour into jars, and add a cute little bow or tag.  
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Serve over ice, add it to coffee, shake with vodka and coffee liqueur to make a white Russian, or just pour some over ice cream. You can do no wrong with this delicious adult beverage!

We would love to hear about your holiday traditions. Leave us a comment with your favorite cookies, holiday dinners or cocktails you like to serve (or just like to eat/drink!).

xoxo
​Adrienne
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