No Time to Bake? Make Dessert Cocktails!

Did you forget that you have friends coming over or maybe you wanted to make a special dessert for your party but just ran out of time? That happens to me all the time! Luckily, I've got some delicious and decadent desserts in a glass that you can mix, shake, and pour in about five minutes... Can you say sa-weet??

Mocha Margaritas Made with Chocolate Ice Cream!Here are some of my favorites:

PRALINES N CREAM MARTINI

MOCHA MARGARITA

CARAMEL APPLE MARTINI

PEPPERMINT BARK MARTINI

COTTON CANDY MARTINI

HOT APPLE PIE TODDY

WHITE CHOCOLATE "GHOST" MARTINI

OATMEAL COOKIE MARTINI

DREAMSICLE COCKTAIL

ROOT BEER FLOAT MARTINI

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

KEY LIME PIE MARTINI

What is your favorite dessert? More of these to come soon... Red Velvet Cake Martini and a Chocolate Soufflé Cocktail.... yum!

The Best Holiday Cocktail Recipes from Martie Knows Parties

Some of you are already off work and gearing up for a big holiday weekend.... if you still need some ideas for your holiday get-togethers, these cocktail recipes are festive, delicious, and pretty, too! Here are some of our favorite holiday cocktail recipes... enjoy! Merry Christmas to all.

MARTIE'S BEST HOLIDAY COCKTAIL RECIPES 2010

PEPPERMINT BARK MARTINI: Smooth and creamy with a peppermint kick. Made with vanilla vodka, Godiva White Chocolate liqueur and creme de menthe. Decadent. Delicious. Almost dessert!

HOT BUTTERED RUM: A holiday favorite: brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Oh, don't forget dark rum. Yum.

HOLIDAY DOUBLE BUBBLE: One of the easiest and prettiest drinks for the holidays. Prosecco and Italian sparkling soda. Garnish. Done!

OATMEAL COOKIE MARTINI: Tastes just like a warm cookie straight out of the oven- except with a cocktail kick!

BOURBON HOT TODDY: Made with a bourbon, little lemon, orange liqueur, and cinnamon, this will really warm you up on a cold night!

HOLIDAY HOT CHOCOLATE: Worth the effort. this one is even more special when you add a little vanilla vodka, your favorite bourbon, or dark rum. 

POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY KISS: An easy signature cocktail for your holiday party. Mix up a big batch and serve in a pitcher or dispenser. Looks beautiful and tastes wonderful.

PRALINES N CREAM MARTINI: Smooth and delicious, this Southern favorite is made with praline pecan liqueur. Simple!

HOT APPLE PIE TODDY: Made with Tuaca, an Italian liqueur and apple juice, this one tastes like holiday in a glass.

Best wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays!

Weekend Cocktail Recipe: Pomegranate Cranberry Kiss

Cranberry, orange, pomegranate… with the flavors of the season wrapped up in one glass, this will be your go-to cocktail this holiday season.

Villeroy & Boch New Cottage Saucer Martini glassPOMEGRANATE CRANBERRY KISS COCKTAIL

Makes 1

2 cups ice

2 ounces cranberry juice cocktail

1 ounce Pama Pomegranate Liqueur*

½ ounce orange liqueur

Splash of club soda, Prosecco, or Champagne for fizz- optional

Put a cup of ice in the glass to chill it. In a cocktail shaker, add the other cup of ice and all ingredients except the club soda. Shake until very cold. Remove the ice from the glass and pour. For a festive option, “float” a little club soda, Prosecco, or Champagne on the top of each for a little sparkle.   

*If you cannot find Pomegranate liqueur, substitute 1 ounce vodka and ½ ounce pomegranate juice.

Weekend Cocktail Recipe: Peppermint Bark Martini

One of my favorite holiday treats is peppermint bark. I cannot wait for it to come out in the stores each holiday season. This martini has the same smooth white chocolate flavor with a peppermint kick! Try them for your party or for sitting by the fire after a long day of holiday decorating or shopping.

PEPPERMINT BARK MARTINI

Makes one

INGREDIENTS

 1 ounce Vanilla Vodka ( I usually keep my in the freezer to keep it really cold before serving) 

1 ounce Godiva White Chocolate Liquor

½ ounce Peppermint Liquor (like peppermint schnapps or white crème de menthe will work)

Splash of heavy whipping cream- optional

Garnish with mini candy canes or crush delicious peppermint bark or candy canes to rim the glass.

Chill martini glasses by filling with ice. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake until really cold.

MORE HOLIDAY COCKTAIL RECIPES BY MARTIE

HOT BUTTERED RUM

HOLIDAY DOUBLE BUBBLE

OATMEAL COOKIE MARTINI

Weekend Cocktail: Holiday Double Bubble

One of my favorite go-to drinks is the Double Bubble. A spin on the Mimosa, all you need is a bottle of Prosecco and a bottle of Italian Sparkling Soda. For the holidays, what could be easier? This is perfect for any holiday gathering...  I'd suggest using cranberry or pomegranate sparkling soda. They are not only the flavors of the season, the color is really festive, too.

You can find Italian Sparkling Soda at Target, Whole Foods, Fresh Markets, or World Market stores. Or you can make your own by adding club soda to pomegranate or cranberry juice.

THE HOLIDAY DOUBLE BUBBLE

Chill bottles of cranberry Italian sparkling soda and Prosecco.

Fill a glass with 2/3 sparkling soda. Float Prosecco on the top. You can also add a splash of orange liqueur, like Grand Marnier. 

Garnish with cranberries, or an orange twist and serve.

More great holiday cocktail recipes:

BOURBON HOT TODDY

OATMEAL COOKIE MARTINI

PRALINES N CREAM MARTINI

HOT APPLE PIE TODDY

HOT BUTTERED RUM

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