Holiday Cocktail Recipes: Hot Apple Pie Toddy

Woo---baby it's cold outside! So, a big winter storm dumped a foot of snow on your holiday party planned for tonight? No worries-- here's a great holiday cocktail to keep you warm. Perfect for caroling parties or a cozy night by the fire wrapping gifts!

Martie's Hot Apple Pie Toddy

For 1 large mug:

2 ounces Tuaca Liqueur

6 ounces apple cider (I prefer Martinelli's Apple Cider- found at most grocery stores)

A little fresh ground nutmeg for garnish

Whipped cream

Cinnamon sticks

Warm apple cider in a saucepan over low heat. This next part is really important! Remove from heat (and open flames) and add Tuaca. Pour into a large mug, add a big dollop of whipped cream, a little fresh nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick- tastes just like mom's apple pie!

Holiday Cocktails: Hot Buttered Rum

It's getting cold around the country--- snow in California and record snow in the Midwest! It seems like everyone could use a good toddy recipe to warm you up fast on a freezing night. I was introduced to Hot Buttered Rum après ski in Beaver Creek a few years ago and loved it! This cocktail recipe is perfect for the holidays because you can make a large batch in advance and keep the mixture in the freezer until you're ready to use it. This recipe is really rich-- almost dessert-ish but soooo yummy. Try it and let me know!

Hot Buttered Rum

Cream together: 

1 pound unsalted butter -softened

1 pound Confectioner's sugar

1 pound brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Pinch ground cloves

Pinch of salt

1 quart good quality vanilla ice cream -- at room temperature

Put in your freezer until firm or you're ready to use. To make a mug:

Place 1.5 ounces good quality dark rum (I like Appleton Estates) in your mug along with two generous tablespoons of the mix-- or more if you have a big mug. Fill the mug with boiling water. Top with a little fresh grated nutmeg-- just a little. 

Want more holiday cocktail recipes?

Pralines & Cream Martini

Oatmeal Cookie Martini

Holiday Drink Recipes: Oatmeal Cookie Martini

What reminds you of the holidays the most? For lots of people, it's baking holiday cookies. As I was thinking about what to do for recipe development Wednesday, I polled my friends and they overwhelmingly thought cocktails beat cookies.... so we're making cocktails! My friend Kellie said that this drink reminds her of the holidays--- so here's the recipe. Shout out to Lynn for sharing it! I'm mixing these up in the cocktail shaker right now!

Oatmeal Cookie Martini

Serves 1. Put ice in a martini glass to chill. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add:

1/2 oz Grand Marnier® orange liqueur
1/2 oz butterscotch schnapps
1/2 oz Bailey's® Irish cream

Shake to chill. Remove ice from glass. Strain your martini into the chilled glass. Garnish with an orange peel or a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or cloves.

If you want to make a great Oatmeal Cookie this holiday, our friends at MyRecipes.com have tons of them! We like this one--get the recipe now! Go to their holiday cookie section for every cookie recipe imaginable and tips on decorating, icing, drop cookies, and more!

Holiday Cocktail Recipes: Pralines & Cream Martini

IT'S THE HOLIDAY SEASON---- BREAK OUT THE BUBBLY AND THE COCKTAIL SHAKER!

While I've been off running around, getting ready to shoot our own TV pilot, the holidays have sneaked up on me and I'm simply just not ready!! If your holidays are already crazy, or you've got a house full of guests heading your way, stay tuned for our favorite holiday cocktail recipes, easy appetizers, and tips for making your holidays ho-ho-happy!

Pralines & Cream MartiniI've just discovered Praline Pecan Liqueur and it's delish!! This drink reminds me of New Orleans. It's a twist on the classic Kaluha and Cream. Pralines are a French Quarter tradition-- dating back to the 18th century and their taste is uniquely linked to New Orleans. Try this during the holidays as you warm up beside a cozy fire!

PRALINES & CREAM MARTINI

Fill a martini glass with ice to chill. Add a cup of ice to a cocktail shaker. Combine:

2 ounces Praline Pecan Liqueur

2 ounces cream

Shake until chilled. Remove ice from glass, pour and garnish with a cherry.