Friday, December 23, 2016

MERRY CRANBERRY MARGARITA & OTHER HOLIDAY TREATS

Here are a few great  recipes to use with family and friends this weekend, and are simple to prepare.

MERRY CRANBERRY MARGARITA
Slice 1 Lime thinly into quarters to make wedges, then divide them along with 1/2 cup frozen or fresh cranberries among 16 molds of an ice cube tray, filling with water to freeze.  
Combine 1 cup Cranberry Juice, 1/2 cup Limeade,(Simply LimeAde is great) 1/2 cup Gold Tequila and 1/2 cup Triple Sec. Place your cranberry ice cubes in the glass, then pour in the drink mixture.  Rim your glass with sugar or salt if you prefer, and place a lime on the glass for decoration. Serves 2

SANDRA LEE'S MAPLETINI
Mix 1 1/2 oz. Bourbon, 1 Tsp Maple Syrup and 1 dash Vanilla extract in a shaker with cracked ice. Strain into a tumbler filled midway with the cracked ice.  Top with 3 oz. Soda Water, and you're ready to serve.

 Rim your glass with cookie crumbs or gingerbread for something different.

CHRISTMAS SANGRIA
Cut 1 Pear and 1 Apple into chunks.  In a pitcher combine 1 bottle White wine, 3 cups Sparkling Apple Cider, 1 cup Citrus Vodka, and 1 cup frozen or fresh Cranberries. Add the apples and pears, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
 When ready to serve, decorate with a Cinnamon Stick or Candy Cane   (Optional:  add strawberries and oranges)

These are some great flavors to spread on crackers or bagels and are delicious.  Sure, you can just go out and buy cream cheese that's ready made, but would it really be as good as yours? (lol) You and the kids can create different combinations to try too.


JALAPENO & BACON CREAM CHEESE
Stir 2 slices (or more if you like) cooked and crumbled Bacon of your choice (beef/pork/veggie/turkey) & 1 Tbsp Pickled Jalapeno that has been drained and chopped into 1 package of softened Cream Cheese.  You're all set!

MAPLE-WALNUT CREAM CHEESE
Stir 1/3 cup Chopped Walnuts, 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup and 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon into 1 package softened cream cheese.



11 comments:

  1. Too bad I'm not too much of a drinker because GIRL, I would be all over these! Anddddd especially that one with the cookie crumbs or Gingerbread to rim the glass! That sounds... INTERESTING. teehee! :) And I'm going to make some Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus so that Bacon recipe you shared sounds good too! <3

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    1. The good things about these, is they can be adapted to leave out the booziness, and will still taste great. Anything with bacon is yummy, right? lol) Merry Christmas Eve!

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  2. These sound yummy... I wouldn't be able to sit up after a few of these... lol... it's a good thing I don't drink anymore... haha.. xox

    Merry Christmas and have a wonderful holiday Ro xox

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    1. Dang Launna, I'm sorry that I'm just now seeing this! I'm with you, I've seriously minimized my drinking as well, despite the yummy goodness. (lol) Hugs...

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  3. Oh my gosh! That cranberry margarita!! I love it! Must try tomorrow for Christmas Eve!!! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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    1. I know, right? Looks totally amazing and ready to serve! Merry Christmas Gingi and thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Mmm I think I might be up for trying all of the drinks. lol

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  5. Delicious! Can't wait to try -- and serve -- these recipes to friends! Thanks!!!

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    1. This is super late, Angela! (lol) I loved these recipes though. Hugs...

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  6. I am not much of a drinker, but I do like how pretty those drinks look. And that maple pecan cream cheese does sound like something I would like! Yum!

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