Warm Up or Cool Down with Festive Holiday Beverages

You can’t enjoy the holiday season without a scrumptious and festive beverage! When hosting a party, you should have at least one visually-stimulating recipe that will truly impress with your ingenuity and style. And why not kick your drink line-up up a notch with concoctions that will make your holiday merry and bright! Dazzle your guests with these holiday beverages—including hot, cold and cocktail recipes.

Hot~ When the weather outside is frightful, a warm beverage is so delightful!

• Milk and Dark Hot Chocolate—just heat and enjoy!
• Holiday Au Lait
• Salted Caramel Mocha Indulgence
  
• Almond Hot Toddy

• Hot Chocolate Variations[1]:
  • Chocolate Mocha: Stir in 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder.
  • Mexican Mocha: Prepare Chocolate Mocha, adding a generous pinch of cinnamon.
  • Chocolate Caramel: Omit marshmallows and stir in 4 caramel candies.
  • Double Chocolate: Substitute Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Breeze for the Original.
  • Double Chocolate Caramel: Prepare Double Chocolate, omitting marshmallows and stirring in 4 caramel candies. Add a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
  • Spiked: Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons Amaretto, Kahlua or Irish Cream liqueur.

Cold~ While a hot beverage is nice when it’s freezing outside, who can resist a refreshing drink like eggnog?!

• Peppermint and Vanilla White Chocolate Frappe
• Cinnamon Iced Dulce de Leche
• Grapefruit Sparkle
• Holiday Eggnog
• Ethel’s Eggnog
  • For a non-dairy eggnog with a unique twist, try Silk Almond Nog Pumpkin Spice
• Sparkling Confetti Mocktini
• Celebration Punch

Cocktails~ A signature alcoholic drink is a must at any holiday get-together!

• Holiday Martini
• Brandied Mint Cocktail
  
• Frozen Coco Cappuccino Cocktail
• Almond Toffee Martini
• Peppermint White Russian

What’s your favorite drink to sip on during the holidays? Share with us in the comments below!

[1] http://almondbreeze.com/applications/recipes/index.cfm?navid=472&theView=detail&id=260