#holiday mocktails

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Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry, with plenty of occasions to raise a glass of good cheer before we make our resolutions and flip the calendar. This year, December 25th is not only a celebration of Christmas but also heralds the start of Hanukkah which falls late in 2024 and begins at sundown with the lighting of the first candle in the Menorah. Then, without skipping a beat, New Year’s Eve follows hot on the heels less than a week later. So, to avoid finding yourself empty handed over the holidays, here are some suggestions for festive libations that are just as tasty spiked with locally distilled spirits as they are served zero proof.

Christmas Cocktails 🎄 Nothing embodies Christmastime quite like a warming mug of fragrantly spiced, homemade eggnog. Eggnog originated from an early medieval British drink called posset that was made with hot milk curdled with wine or ale and flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon. By the 13th century, monks were adding eggs and figs to the hearty concoction which was often used as a cold and flu remedy. Because eggs, milk and sherry were scarce and expensive, drinking eggnog was a luxury reserved for the elite who used it in toasts to prosperity and good health.

Eggnog crossed the pond along with English settlers where it first made its appearance in the 1700s. In the colonies, eggs, cream and rum distilled from Caribbean molasses were plentiful and the drink became more widely consumed. Eggnog was particularly popular during yuletide because of its warm temperature and the addition of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla bean that evoke the winter season.

This festive and flavorful eggnog recipe is easy to make at home using fresh, local ingredients from the farmers market. Adding a dash of booze is entirely optional and can be skipped altogether so your holiday nog can be enjoyed by everyone.

Ingredients:

2 cups Goodness Dairy whole milk

6 SOVA Farms large egg yolks

3 whole cloves

2 tbsp + 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, divided

1 tsp ground cinnamon

3⁄4 tsp ground fresh nutmeg, plus more for garnishing individual glasses

1 pinch kosher salt

3⁄4 cup sugar

1 1⁄4 cup light rum (optional)

1⁄4 cup Coopers Daughter Spirits Black Walnut Liqueur (optional)

2 cups half-and-half

1 cup heavy cream

Chanukah Cheer 🕎 Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE, after the Maccabees–a small group of Jewish rebels–liberated it from occupying foreign forces. When the Jewish resistance fighters entered the Temple, they sought to relight the Temple’s menorah but found only enough oil to keep it lit for one night. Miraculously, the menorah stayed aflame for eight days and nights which was seen as a sign from God.

Olive oil was the fuel used by the ancient Israelites to light the menorah and is still the preferred oil for use in the menorah during Hanukkah today. During the holiday, food fried in oil such as potato latkes and Sufganiyot (jelly filled donuts) are eaten to commemorate and symbolize the Hanukkah miracle.

Another fun way to incorporate the story of Hanukkah into your celebratory treats is to use it in festive, holiday drinks. Adding olive oil into cocktails will give them a bright, peppery flavor, silky mouthfeel and lusciously smooth texture. There are several creative mixology recipes to try, but you can never go wrong with a classic martini. This recipe lets the olive oil shine through using an infusion technique known as fat-washing:

Geoffrey Zakarian Olive Oil Martini:

One 750-milliliter bottle of Coopers Daughter Spirits vodka or non-alcoholic spirit substitute

4 ounces Arlotta Food Studio extra virgin olive oil

2 sprigs fresh thyme from the farmstalls

Dash dry vermouth

3-5 shakes LabelMaker Drinks Tuscan Tears bitters

2 pitted Dr. Pickle green olives plus ½-ounce Dr. Pickle olive brine

If you prefer to save time by skipping the fat-washing prep, this olive oil martini can be whipped up on the spot in under two minutes.

New Year’s Nectar 🥂 The tradition of drinking champagne on New Year's dates back to the 17th century when wealthy French citizens would pop open a bottle of this sparkling wine as a symbol of prosperity. Toasting the ball drop at midnight with a glass of bubbly gets even tastier with the addition of locally pressed apple cider and a cinnamon sugar rim for fun farm-to-flute flavor:

Instructions:

Fill a shallow plate with cinnamon sugar (1 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tbsp cinnamon) and dip each rim of glass in water, then in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. 

Pour each glass 1/2 full of Locust Grove Fruit Farm or Orchards of Concklin chilled apple cider and top with champagne, prosecco or non-alcoholic sparkling wine. 

Chink your glasses together and enjoy!

We hope these locally inspired libations add a dash of festive freshness to your upcoming holiday celebrations! Many cheers to that and we look forward to seeing you at the farmers market this weekend.

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DIY Gummy Bear Mocktail

Share the fun of a holiday toast with your little ones with this festive and age-appropriate party drink!

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What cocktails/mocktails do you all enjoy?

I'm interested what type of drinks you enjoy if you have some time to sit and sip. I'm looking for some drink inspirations for the New Year. :D

Thanks!

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Fake Cod Holiday Mocktail Recipe

The whole family can enjoy this fun holiday cocktail that combines from-scratch cranberry syrup, tonic water, and ice cubes infused with pomegranate.

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Holiday Mule Mocktail Recipe Add your favorite fermented ginger beer to homemade spiced cranberry shrub for a non-alcoholic Moscow mule worth remembering. 8 fluid ounces ginger beer, 2 fluid ounces club soda, 2 pods cardamom crushed, 1/4 piece cinnamon stick, 1 cup fresh cranberries, ice cubes, 1 cup white vinegar, 4 whole allspice berries cracked, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup water

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Holiday Mule Mocktail Add your favorite fermented ginger beer to homemade spiced cranberry shrub for a non-alcoholic Moscow mule worth remembering.

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Holiday Mule Mocktail Add your favorite fermented ginger beer to homemade spiced cranberry shrub for a non-alcoholic Moscow mule worth remembering.

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DIY Paloma Mocktail

A delicious and refreshing paloma mocktail recipe that is perfect for any special occasion!

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an angels guide to: holiday dinner parties ˚₊‧꒰ა 𓂋 ໒꒱ ‧₊˚

if there’s one thing i love it’s hosting! especially dinner parties with a theme meaning holiday dinner parties are my fave. this year ive already scheduled one christmas dinner party and am hoping to plan another. here are some tips focused on hosting advice, food and dr

ink, entertainment and outfits! enjoy angels and happy holidays!!

hosting advice `` ~ ୨୧ ♡ ·

organise early. there’s nothing worse than wanting to host but leaving it last minute so people can't come. plan your guest list and see what dates would work best for people!

think carefully about your guest list. it’s always a good idea to either invite people who all know each other or a mix of people some who know each other and some who don’t - the last thing you want is two or three guests sitting alone!

invite for the vibe you want. the dinner im hosting is small and intimate, i don’t want it to feel frantic or overly busy so ive kept my guest list reflecting that!

make a pinterest board.

find cute diys to make. things like table decorations, guests charts etc!

set the mood! light some candles, put on some music and make sure the space is clean and organised.

create a playlist - specially for the event!

make invites to send out. this is so cute and fun! digital invites are so easy to do and so adorable as are physical ones.

plan a time you want guests to arrive by at the earliest and at the latest. e.g earliest is six so latest is seven! that way you know when would be good to serve food or start activities.

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plan your menu in advance - make sure you know all your guests dietary requirements!

keep it simple with snacks. shop brought cheeses, crackers, spreads and any other kinds of elegant snacks are always delicious and so easy to make look cute on a platter. plus they save you time!

create a cocktail or mocktail for the evening!

make your dessert ahead when possible. mousses, tiramisu, cakes and anything like that are always so perfect and crowd pleasers and can be easily made ahead.

make cute menu sheets. these are so fun and pretty to look at!!

it’s better to keep your menu simple and delicious than overly complex and risk messing it up.

plan your food around a theme! for example all japanese cuisine or love themed food for valentines day.

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pick some board/card games to play all together.

plan activities based around the weather. if its really cold or rainy a cute movie night might be better! whereas if its warm or sunny an outdoor dance space or sports game may be more enjoyable.

plan for a range of activities - people arent always going to be up for everything!

suggest guests bring activities. people love feeling involved and this way you can ensure an activity will be popular and fun for everyone.

look on pinterest/tiktok/instagram for suggestions. for example, hosting a powerpoint night is so so enjoyable and funny.

set the night around a themed activity - such as a murder mystery dinner party or a costume dinner party!

bring a digital camera - such a cute way of capturing the night and you can make a scrapbook or photobook afterwards.

find a craft! at the dinner party im hosting around christmas we will be decorating gingerbread houses but there are so many other ideas such as painting, candle making, journaling or decorating items.

outfits/styling tips `` ~ ୨୧ ♡ ·

find a cute makeup look on pinterest to fit your theme! i love a glittery fairy inspired look for christmas parties.

make sure you have an apron or that your outfit wont show any potential mess - remember you may be in and out of the kitchen!

wear something that makes you feel pretty and confident.

find an elegant way of styling your hair - a simple updo or pretty braid can make you look ready for a more dressy occasion.

commit fully to your theme/evening vibes. as the host its so important to make sure all of your guests feel like they can dress up or try something different and feel comfortable!

accessories like bows, hairclips, rings, bracelets, necklaces, hair scarfs or pretty hairties and cute shoes can really make an outfit stand out.

either have a layer on you or a layer you can easily take on and off in case the temperature changes.

make sure you plan time for a shower or bath and are able to do your fully selfcare routine! it will help you feel at peace and less stressed for the dinner ahead.

thank you for reading angels - let me know if any of you are hosting a dinner party or any tips you have!! i love this time of year and its such a great opportunity to see friends and families. remember a dinner party can be as big or small as you like, in fact you could have a dinner party just for yourself in order to treat you! whatever you get up to im sure youll be the most wonderful of hosts.

love, m.