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Don't forget the Christmas cocktails!

You've spent hours decorating the house, inside and out. The Christmas tree looks stunning, and your home is impeccably cleaned. You've prepared traditional dishes and experimented with new and different holiday treats and nibbles.

What's left? The beverages, of course!

No holiday party is complete without a selection of drinks. Of course you probably have some wine, beer, spirits, and mixers. But why not jazz things up with some seasonal cocktails? Holiday drinks can be fun and festive, and your guests are sure to enjoy indulging in a themed cocktail or two. These holiday coctail recipes will spice up your holiday party with their seasonal colors and flavors. Try one of these simple and pretty drink recipes today! All drinks are creatively crafted from yours truly! Enjoy!

Red-Nosed Reindeer (Shot)

1/3 oz tequila (preferably Patron)

1/3 oz Jagermeister

1/3 oz cranberry juice

1/2 oz Jameson whisky

Fill with Ginger-Ale

1/2 oz Frangelico float

Garnish: Cinnamon Stick

Pointsettia

Fill w. Sparkling Wine

1/2 oz float Raspberry Vodka

Garnish: Raspberries

White Christmas

1 oz White Godiva Liquer

1 oz Chocolate Van Gogh Vodka

1/2 oz White Creme de Cacao

Garnish: Whipped Cream

1 1/2 oz Bacardi Superior

Fill w. Cranberry Juice

1/2 oz Lime Seltzer

Garnish: Lime

Fill w. Coke (or Diet Coke)

1/2 oz Grand Marnier Float

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Holiday Sangria - My personal sangria recipe which consistently steers rave reviews! Hey, what can I say 'tis the season for giving!

Red Table Wine 1 bottle (Recommend Spanish red wine - Protocolo or Borsoa - also can try a Cabernet and/or Shiraz cuvee; Beaoujolais could work well too. Keep it inexpensive - less than $13/ml and light and fruity)

Cranberry Juice 8 ounces (go for the good stuff - all natural - no cocktails)

Orange Juice 2 ounces (again - good stuff...)

Grand Marnier 1 ounce

Bacardi "O" or Bacardi Dark Rum 1 ounce

Sugar - 1/2 cup (Prefer Sugar in the Raw? - use double the amount per serving; I don't recommend using Splenda, Equal or any other sugar substitute as the taste will be "off")

Citrus Fruits (Garnish with as many citrus fruits you desire - oranges, lemons, limes, tangerine, blood oranges, - pick one citrus fruit to be your base and squeeze the entire contents of this fruit into your sangria. For example, if you choose blood oranges - reserve one to be cut and squeezed into sangria use remaining for garnish.)

More Fruit (Just about anything you have handy, will add to this fruity punch - I like to use strawberries, raspberries, even apples are delicious and look beautiful)

Mix all ingredients and chill one hour before serving.

Helpful Hint: Be sure to have plenty of cut fruit and seltxer on reserve to top off glasses at the party. This will keep the Sangria from becoming dilluted and will keep the refreshments looking sexy!

These recipes are sure to move the crowd! Thank me tomorrow!