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You can buy cranberry liqueur, of course; but it’s fun to make your own and serve it in holiday drinks. You have just enough time to make a batch and serve it on Christmas. Homemade liqueur can be stored in the fridge or at room temperature for up to a year. Chill the bottle before…
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During the holiday season, some makers of spirits, wine and Champagne, among others, package their bottles with additional gifts such as glasses, cocktail shakers and related accouterments. Often, the price for gift box packaging and the extra item is nothing beyond the cost of the regular bottle—or only a small additional amount. Either way, the…
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While every family has its own Christmas traditions, how about adding one from medieval England: the wassail bowl? Wassail (pronounced WAH-sul) is an Anglo-Saxon term meaning “good health,” from the Middle English “wæs hæil.” During the holiday season, the host would invite friends over for a drink. The festivities began when he held up…
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A fig cocktail for fall and winter. Photo courtesy Linnea Johansson. Here’s another special seasonal cocktail recipe, developed by Linnea Johansson, a New York City-based chef and party planner. Use it to treat your guests to something they’ve never had before. The recipe makes one cocktail. FIG & MAPLE FIZZ Ingredients 2 ounces vodka…
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Enjoy this cocktail hot or cold. Photo courtesy Zaya Rum. With people dropping by over the holidays, you should have some “instant” refreshments on hand. Make up a large batch of this tasty apple cider cocktail and keep it in the fridge to grab as needed. Serve it cold, or warm it in the…
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