Holiday Spirits
Vixen’s Pink Sangria
1 Bottle of Rosé
1 Bottle of Sauvignon Blanc
4oz of Brandy
1 Can of Ginger Ale
!/2 Bottle of Pink Cranberry Juice
Sliced Ginger (7 medium thick slices)
Sliced Whole Pear
Sliced Plum or Sliced Clementine
Pomegranate or Cranberries (Handful)
Star Anise (5-7 pods)
3 Cinnamon Sticks
In a large pitcher mix all the ingredients and refrigerate over night. For a fizzy sangria add the the ginger ale just before serving.
The best place to find star anise is Sprouts Farmers Market they sell it in bulk so you can just buy what you need.
Adult Hot Cocoa Bar
Lets start with the basic must haves; mini marshmallows, whip cream, cinnamon, cocoa, and cookies.
To add a little cheer I recommend adding a shot of liquor to the cup of hot cocoa. Different liquors will add different notes.
I have listed the liquors to make the hot cocoa pairing simple for your next cozy gathering.
Aged or dark rum: vanilla, caramel, spice, oak smooth
Bourbon: toasted oak, nutty, vanilla, buttery
Crème De Menthe or Peppermint schnapps: explains it self in the name.
Baileys: smooth milk chocolate, vanilla
Kahlua: coffee notes of vanilla and caramel
Galliano: star anise, vanilla, licorice
Crème De Cacao: rich chocolate
Cointreau or Triple sec: orange with a mild spice hint
Tia Maria: coffee, vanilla, caramel with hint of citrus
