{"id":948,"date":"2017-11-03T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/?p=948"},"modified":"2017-11-02T11:19:18","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T18:19:18","slug":"holiday-cocktail-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/holiday-cocktail-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Cocktail Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There\u2019s nothing better than cozying up next to the fire with a loved one on a cold winter\u2019s day. And while there\u2019s nothing wrong with cocoa, it\u2019s nice to warm up with something a little harder on occasion. If you\u2019re looking to up your holiday cocktail game with hot or cold cocktails or seasonal punches, follow along for some sip-worthy recipes that are sure to make this season merry and bright!<\/p>\n

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Fall Harvest Sangria<\/strong> from EatYourselfSkinny.com<\/a>
\nServes 6<\/p>\n

Ingredients:
\n<\/span>1 Bartlett pear
\n2 Honeycrisp apples
\n1 Orange
\n\u00bc cup pomegranate
\n2 cinnamon sticks
\n2 \u00bd cups apple cider, fresh
\n1 cup club soda
\n1 (750ml) bottle favorite white wine
\n\u00bd cup vodka<\/p>\n

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  1. Place chopped apples, pears, orange slices, pomegranate seeds and cinnamon sticks in a large pitcher. Pour in wine, apple cider, and vodka and mix well.<\/li>\n
  2. Allow flavors to marinate in the fridge a few hours before serving then add club soda. The longer it sits the better!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Bourbon Pecan Pie Cocktail<\/strong> from BasilandBubbles.com<\/a>
    \nMakes 1 Cocktail<\/p>\n

    Ingredients:
    \n<\/span>1 ounce Maker\u2019s Mark Bourbon
    \n1 \u00bd ounce Evangieline Pecan Praline liqueur
    \n\u00bd ounce vodka of your choice<\/p>\n

    Instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Pour all ingredients over ice and stir<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Holiday Spiced Mulled Wine\u00a0<\/strong>from JoyfulHealthyEats.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

      Makes 1 Cocktail<\/p>\n

      Ingredients:
      \n<\/span>1 orange
      \n1 Pink Lady apple
      \n\u00bc cup honey
      \n1 cinnamon stick
      \n3 cloves, whole
      \n2 star anise
      \n1\/3 cup brandy
      \n1 bottle red wine<\/p>\n

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      Instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Add all of the ingredients to a medium sauce pan or Dutch oven. Cover.<\/li>\n
      2. Turn burners to medium heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n
      3. Serve!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Cranberry Margaritas<\/strong> from GimmeSomeOven.com<\/a>
        \nMakes about 3 cups<\/p>\n

        Ingredients:
        \n<\/span>1 \u00bd cups 100% cranberry juice
        \n\u00be cup fresh lime juice
        \n\u00be cup tequila
        \n\u00bd cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
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        Instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Stir all ingredients together until blended. Serve<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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