Fast Mixed Drink Recipes To Use For The Holiday Parties

It's the time of year to make everything sweeter including drinks. Here is some fun and easy to make mixed drink recipes that you can enjoy with friends and loved ones throughout the season. All of them can also be made non alcoholic if you choose.

Dirty Snowball: This a yummy holiday drink made with three parts milk or cream, two parts Irish liqueur, one part peppermint schnapps and ice. Add the ice to a glass of your choice, Mix in the liqueur and the schnapps. Then top off your glass with the milk or cream. Add a peppermint stick for a little flare.

The Candy Cane: This is a knock off but delicious. Take 1 ounce of Cream de Cocoa, 1 ounce of peppermint schnapps and 1 ounce of half and half, half a cup of vanilla ice cream and one quarter cup of ice. Blend these ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Now in a small parfait glass and drizzle grenadine around the glass. Add the blended mixture quickly and top off with whipped creme and a peppermint stick.

Cool Yule Martini: Take three ounces of vodka, a half ounce of dry vermouth and one ounce of peppermint white liqueur. Shake the ingredients together and pour into a chilled martini glass. Top with a garnish of candy cane and a peppermint leaf.

Tom and Jerry: This is not the cartoon but a festive holiday drink people have enjoyed for generations. The batter can be made ahead of time. The batter is made by taking six eggs and separating them. In a small bowl beat egg yolks until they are thick. In a separate bowl take the whites and beat them until stiff. Stir in half a cup of sugar a little at a time. Mix beaten egg yolks into the egg white mixture. Add one and three quarters cups of sugar, salt to taste (not much) and one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Then slowly stir in one cup of powdered milk.

Store covered in your refrigerator until ready to use. To make the drink use the mix and add two teaspoons of the batter in a cup and add about three quarters hot water. Stir until batter is dissolved and then add one ounce of rum. Any kind is fine. You can add a little brandy too if you want. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and the drink is ready to go.

Enjoy your holiday season with style with these easy mixed drink recipes. Always be a responsible host and never let any of your guests drive if they are intoxicated. Have a safe holiday and a memorable experience.

As we gather around with friends and loved ones to celebrate there will be some parties going on. If you are hosting a bash this holiday season you may be looking for some great mixed drink recipes such as Caribou Lou Recipe to share with your family.