Ingredients:

• Eggnog
• Spiced Rum
• Coffee Liqueur
• Spices such as Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom (optional)

Directions:

• Simply add a 1 ounce shot of the spiced rum to your glass.
• Top with a 1 ounce shot of coffee liqueur.
• Add your eggnog.

• If you’re making a pitcher or punch bowl, add 1/4 cup of rum and a 1/4 cup of coffee liqueur to 1 quart of Eggnog.
• Stir to combine.

• Top each glass with a sprinkling of spices to add a little extra holiday cheer.
• I used cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s so delicious!

• My husband wandered in while I was testing this recipe and insisted on his own glass. We both approve whole heartedly of the Spiked Eggnog! Now I have to buy more to celebrate National Eggnog Day this weekend!

This recipe is really simple and REALLY delicious. It definitely puts me in the holiday spirit! As always, we ask that you please enjoy responsibly. The holidays are a time to come together and celebrate. NEVER drink and drive.

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Peppermint White Russian

• 1 oz Kahlua
• 1 oz Smirnoff Vodka
• 1-2 oz Bailey’s White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
• Half and Half, if desired

Over ice, add the Kahlua and vodka and stir to combine. Top with the Bailey’s coffee creamer. Add the half and half, if using. I decided to get a little fancy and top my Peppermint White Russian with whipped topping and mini candy cane. Holiday spirit and all that! No one can accuse me of being a grinch!

This might be my new favorite cocktail! Come to think of it, I think I say that about all of my cocktails. This one is for sure Christmas-y and delicious. I love the hint of peppermint flavor the coffee creamer gives to the drink. This white Russian would work with so many different coffee creamer flavors! I made one last month with Pumpkin Spice that was AMAZING! I think I might try an Eggnog or Sugar Cookie flavor next. I’ll be keeping an eye out to see what special holiday flavors my local Commissary has to offer! As always, we ask that you please enjoy responsibly!

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Ingredients:

• 1-2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream,
• 6-8 Fresh Raspberries
• Crushed Ice
• Additional Raspberries for Decoration

Directions:

• Toss 6-8 raspberries in the bottom of a glass.
• Muddle together.

• I used a wooden spoon handle to muddle my berries.

• Add crushed ice on top of the berries.

• Top with Bailey’s.
• YUM!

• It’s pretty too! These drinks are fantastic to have with some Christmas cookies while wrapping presents.

• Top with a couple raspberries for decoration if you feel like it. So fancy!

Notes:

• Muddle is just a fancy word for smash ’em up.
• It doesn’t have to be crushed ice. Crushed ice is just my favorite. You can certainly use whatever ice you prefer!
• It’s so easy and so refreshing. It’s like a drink and dessert all in one. A super delicious dessert! The tart berry cuts through the sweetness of the Bailey’s and balances the flavors perfectly.

That’s it, folks! So easy and SO yummy. The fresh raspberry really makes this drink amazing. Plus, it’s super easy to make!

This recipe is to be enjoyed by those 21 years and older. Please drink responsibly!

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Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of red wine,
• 2-3 cups of Apple Cider
• Sliced fruit
• Cinnamon sticks (and/or cloves, star anise, and cardamom pods)
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur
• 1/4 cup honey, optional

Directions:

• Add all of your ingredients into a large pot on the stove.
• Simply let it simmer away until warm and fragrant.
• It was seriously make your house smell AMAZING. Like Christmas morning, but with wine!

• Serve in a mug with sliced fruit and a cinnamon stick. So festive!
• This Mulled Sangria is so delicious.

Notes:

• I used Cabernet Sauvignon for my red wine.
• For my fruit, I used pears and oranges.
• If the Cabernet is a little dry for your taste, you can 1/4 cup of honey OR try it with a different wine!
• For something lighter, you can use Chardonnay or even Moscato, if you like things on the sweeter side.
• You can also add fresh orange juice for a bright flavor.
• The possibilities are endless. I just LOVE Sangria and mulled wine so why not combine both?

This mug of deliciousness will keep you warm and toasty this holiday season, whether you’re snuggling on the couch watching the kids decorate the tree or walking in the cold singing carols. It’s perfect for a holiday brunch as well!

Please enjoy responsibly. This recipe is to be enjoyed by those adults who are at least 21 years old.

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Ingredients:

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• Whipped Cream Vodka
• Whipped topping or marshmallows, optional

Directions:

• Heat the milk and sugar on the stove until the sugar is dissolved and the milk is steaming.
  • You don’t want it to boil and scald, so once you get lots of little steamy bubbles around the edge of the pot, it’s hot enough!
• Take it off the heat and add the chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
• Whisk until melted.

• Add red food coloring to give it the red velvet look.

• For the adults, add a shot of vodka into your hot cocoa.
• For the children, top with whipped topping or marshmallows!

Notes:

• You know I always go for the special dark chocolate for my chocolate chips!

As always we ask that you please enjoy our recipes responsibly. Don’t ever drink and drive. Enjoy some delicious Red Velvet Hot Cocoa with your family this weekend!

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Ingredients:

• 1 shot Kahlua or coffee liqueur
• 1 shot Vodka
• 1 shot Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee Creamer
• Half & half or heavy cream, if desired

Directions:

• For a nice strong drink, use a 1:1 shot ratio of kahlua and vodka.
• Pour over ice first.

• Add a shot of coffee creamer on top and there you have it!
• I like my white Russians a little creamier, so I add about a half a shot of heavy cream to mine. My husband likes his stronger so he gets no cream and more vodka.
• It’s super easy to customize the drink to your liking.

• So creamy and delicious!
• The coffee creamer adds just enough pumpkin spice sweetness to really turn it up a notch

As always, we ask that you please enjoy this drink responsibly. This recipe is to be enjoyed by those 21 years and older.

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Ingredients:

• Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream
• RumChata
• Pumpkin Spice

Directions:

• Mix equal parts Bailey’s and RumChata in a shaker full of ice and shake it up baby!

• Pour into shot glasses and top with a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
• You could also just use cinnamon, if desired.
• Whipped cream on top would also be phenomenal.

Share with friends or keep it all to yourself! It is so yummy and we won’t judge! Deliciously cold and creamy with warm holiday spices. Perfect for those chilly “ber” weekends. As always, we ask that you please drink responsibly.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup Spiced Rum
• 1/2 cup White Rum
• 2 cups Orange Juice
• 2 cups Pineapple Juice
• 1/4-1/2 cup Grenadine
• Sliced fruit for garnish, optional

Directions:

• Add your ingredients to a large pitcher, jar, or punch bowl.
• Fill your glass with ice and the rum punch.
• Garnish with fresh fruit, if desired.

Notes:

• This recipe is easily doubled.
• You can even make it into one drink, simply by changing the amounts. Instead of cups, use ounces and you’ve got a single serving of delicious rum punch!
• This recipe is also easily adapted into a non-alcoholic punch! Simply add the juices and grenadine to a pitcher. Instead of rum, add lemon lime soda or ginger ale. It make a deliciously sweet fruity punch, great for the kiddos and designated drivers.

Such a simple recipe that makes such a tasty drink! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! As always, we ask you to please drink responsibly.

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Ingredients:

• Pear Vodka
• Ginger Beer (if you want less of a ginger taste, use Ginger Ale)
• Sliced Pear
• Sliced Lime

Directions:

• Pour a shot or two of vodka into your glass and muddle it together with your pear and lime slices.
• You don’t need copper mule mugs, but they are GREAT for keeping your drinks extra ice cold. Bonus…they’re super pretty!

• Add some ice and the ginger beer.
• ***NOTE*** You can use either nonalcoholic alcoholic ginger beer. The beer gives it a nice ginger bite, but if you prefer a more mild ginger flavor, feel free to use ginger ale.
• Give it a stir and garnish with more pear and lime slices, if desired.

I love the hint of pear and the zing of the ginger beer. It’s ice cold and so refreshing! I think it’d be great with a pear cider as well. I just LOVE pear!

As always, we ask that you please enjoy responsibly.

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Ingredients:

• Marshmallow Vodka
• Orange Hard Soda
• Ice

Directions:

• Pour a shot of vodka into the bottom of your glass.
• Top with the hard soda.
• Mix it together.
• Serve with a straw.

Notes:

• If you would like a little less alcohol, you can absolutely use regular non-alcoholic soda!
• You could substitute any hard soda for this recipe.
• You could even blend up the ingredients in a blender for a super creamy treat!

It is the perfect amount of sweet creaminess and tangy orange and goes down extra smooth. Perfect for a night around the bonfire toasting actual marshmallows! Be careful, a few of these will leave you feeling nice and toasty warm! This is a great drink that brings back those childhood summer memories of the classic orange creamsicle. It is one of my favorite flavor combinations! It’s the perfect end-of-summer drink to enjoy with friends. As always, we ask you to please drink and enjoy responsibly!

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