cocktail – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com Let's Celebrate Together Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:18:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.12 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Icon-Transparent-Dark-Version-40x40.png cocktail – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com 32 32 Bubbly Maple Apple Cocktail https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/bubbly-maple-apple-cocktail/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:38:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=3244 We’re giving cocktails an autumn upgrade – just in time for Thanksgiving! By adding apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon, we captured the flavours of fall in a glass. So easy to make – a six ingredient maple apple cocktail perfect for any fall or Thanksgiving party! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. It might seem odd to add maple syrup to a cocktail, but seriously, try it! The syrup sinks to the bottom, so when you drink with a (environmentally responsible) straw you get a delicious sweet taste which nicely complements all the tartness of the apple. Perfect. And this fall we have developed an obsession with cinnamon sticks as a garnish. Let the cinnamon soak in the cocktail while drinking and it will release spice in to the drink, changing the flavour as you go. If you’re feeling really adventurous, try lighting the end of the stick until it is smouldering – it will give another dimension by adding a smokey flavour. What You’ll Need: Apple juice Maple syrup Vodka Prosecco An apple corer A jigger or shot glass Cinnamon sticks Ice Fill your cocktail glass about halfway full with ice cubes. Pour 2oz of apple juice in to the glass, over the ice. Add 1tsp of maple syrup. Throw in 1oz of vodka, And then top it off with some prosecco. We use an apple corer to make the ring garnish. If you don’t have one, no worries! You can cut a ring using a knife – or skip the rings and add thin cut apple slices instead. The taste of fresh apple is more important than the shape. 🙂 Finish by adding a cinnamon stick garnish. Let the cinnamon sit in the cocktail, the flavour will diffuse into the drink for a fabulous spicy flavour. We really hope you and your guests love these Maple Apple Cocktails – we definitely enjoyed making them! Round out Thanksgiving this year with an apple theme and try our Baked Apples with Caramel and Brown Sugar for dessert.

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We’re giving cocktails an autumn upgrade – just in time for Thanksgiving! By adding apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon, we captured the flavours of fall in a glass. So easy to make – a six ingredient maple apple cocktail perfect for any fall or Thanksgiving party!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

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It might seem odd to add maple syrup to a cocktail, but seriously, try it! The syrup sinks to the bottom, so when you drink with a (environmentally responsible) straw you get a delicious sweet taste which nicely complements all the tartness of the apple. Perfect.

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And this fall we have developed an obsession with cinnamon sticks as a garnish. Let the cinnamon soak in the cocktail while drinking and it will release spice in to the drink, changing the flavour as you go. If you’re feeling really adventurous, try lighting the end of the stick until it is smouldering – it will give another dimension by adding a smokey flavour.

Maple apple cocktail on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

What You’ll Need:
  • Apple juice
  • Maple syrup
  • Vodka
  • Prosecco
  • An apple corer
  • A jigger or shot glass
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Ice
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Fill your cocktail glass about halfway full with ice cubes.

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Pour 2oz of apple juice in to the glass, over the ice.

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Add 1tsp of maple syrup.

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Throw in 1oz of vodka,

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And then top it off with some prosecco.

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We use an apple corer to make the ring garnish. If you don’t have one, no worries! You can cut a ring using a knife – or skip the rings and add thin cut apple slices instead. The taste of fresh apple is more important than the shape. 🙂

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Finish by adding a cinnamon stick garnish. Let the cinnamon sit in the cocktail, the flavour will diffuse into the drink for a fabulous spicy flavour.

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We really hope you and your guests love these Maple Apple Cocktails – we definitely enjoyed making them! Round out Thanksgiving this year with an apple theme and try our Baked Apples with Caramel and Brown Sugar for dessert.

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Maple apple cocktail on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

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Bubbly Maple Apple Cocktail

This is an easy, quick and delicious drink recipe perfect for Thanksgiving!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword apple, Drink, maple, prosecco
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 glass
Calories 384kcal
Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 2 oz Apple juice
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 6 oz Prosecco amount will vary, dependant on glass size
  • 1 Cinnamon sticks garnish
  • 1 Apples slice, garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail glass halfway full with ice
  • Add apple juice, maple syrup and vodka
  • Top up the glass with Prosecco
  • Add a cinnamon stick and apple slice garnish

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Notes

  • The amount of Prosecco will vary, depending on the glass size, which could alter the total calorie count

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Berry In Love Mocktail https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/berry-in-love-mocktail/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/berry-in-love-mocktail/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:30:26 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=7313 Valentine’s Day is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about a delicious, festive drink! Our Berry In Love Mocktail is an easy, fun, non-alcoholic drink that is perfect for any Valentine’s celebration. With a strawberry flavour and a little fizz, this drink will be a favourite! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. This mocktail is easy to make, simply add frozen strawberry juice to soda, add some lemon and lime and top with delicious fresh fruit. We recommend making this Valentine’s drink in a pitcher or punch bowl and add the grenadine to individual glasses. One important thing — this mocktail will go fast! Consider doubling the recipe as needed! What do you need to make a Valentine’s Mocktail? Strawberry flavoured frozen drink Club soda Lemon Lime Grenadine (optional) Raspberries How to make an easy Valentine’s Day Mocktail: Add club soda to a pitcher or punch bowl. Top with frozen strawberry drink. Add fresh lemon and lime juice. Throw in some fresh fruit like raspberries or strawberries. In a glass add a small amount of grenadine. Top with the punch mixture. Enjoy! Easy Berry In Love Mocktail Recipe Add club soda to a pitcher or punch bowl. Top with a frozen strawberry drink. This will give the drink a delicious slush texture with a fizz! Add fresh lemon and lime juice to the pitcher or punch bowl. Garnish! Using lemon and lime slices and fresh fruit. We suggest using raspberries or strawberries. Add them into the pitcher and then place extra near your pitcher for use on glasses if desired. When preparing to pour, add some grenadine to the glass. This step is optional! Grenadine adds a sweet cherry flavour that compliments this delicious strawberry mocktail – but could make it too sweet for some, so use to taste. Finally, fill the glass with the Berry In Love Mocktail. Enjoy! We hope you love this Berry In Love Mocktail. Perfect for parties, girls night or date night! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s delights, check out our other Valentine’s Day ideas! Valentine’s Day Recipes Easy No-Bake Valentine’s Day Truffles Pink Amaretto and Cream Cherry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing THE BEST Valentine’s Dessert Recipes Valentine’s Day Decor and Crafts The Best Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make Easy Valentine’sDay Treat Bags FREE PRINTABLE Valentine’s Cards Valentine’s Kids Craft – Popsicle Stick Frame

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about a delicious, festive drink! Our Berry In Love Mocktail is an easy, fun, non-alcoholic drink that is perfect for any Valentine’s celebration. With a strawberry flavour and a little fizz, this drink will be a favourite!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

This mocktail is easy to make, simply add frozen strawberry juice to soda, add some lemon and lime and top with delicious fresh fruit. We recommend making this Valentine’s drink in a pitcher or punch bowl and add the grenadine to individual glasses. One important thing — this mocktail will go fast! Consider doubling the recipe as needed!

Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

What do you need to make a Valentine’s Mocktail?

  • Strawberry flavoured frozen drink
  • Club soda
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Grenadine (optional)
  • Raspberries

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How to make an easy Valentine’s Day Mocktail:

  • Add club soda to a pitcher or punch bowl.
  • Top with frozen strawberry drink.
  • Add fresh lemon and lime juice.
  • Throw in some fresh fruit like raspberries or strawberries.
  • In a glass add a small amount of grenadine.
  • Top with the punch mixture.
  • Enjoy!

Easy Berry In Love Mocktail Recipe

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Add club soda to a pitcher or punch bowl. Top with a frozen strawberry drink. This will give the drink a delicious slush texture with a fizz!

Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Add fresh lemon and lime juice to the pitcher or punch bowl.

Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Garnish! Using lemon and lime slices and fresh fruit. We suggest using raspberries or strawberries. Add them into the pitcher and then place extra near your pitcher for use on glasses if desired.

Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

When preparing to pour, add some grenadine to the glass. This step is optional! Grenadine adds a sweet cherry flavour that compliments this delicious strawberry mocktail – but could make it too sweet for some, so use to taste.

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Finally, fill the glass with the Berry In Love Mocktail. Enjoy!

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Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums
Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Berry In Love Mocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you love this Berry In Love Mocktail. Perfect for parties, girls night or date night! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s delights, check out our other Valentine’s Day ideas!

Valentine’s Day Recipes

Valentine’s Day Decor and Crafts

Happy Valentine's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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Berry In Love Mocktail

Our Berry In Love Mocktail is an easy, fun, non-alcoholic drink that is perfect for any Valentine's celebration. With a strawberry flavour and a little fizz, this drink will be a favourite!
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword berries, cocktail, Drink, mocktail, raspberry, sweet, Valentine’s Day
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 4 Drinks
Calories 60kcal
Cost $15

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • Cocktail glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 litre Club Soda
  • 1 Frozen strawberry drink
  • Juice from one lemon
  • Juice from one lime
  • Dribble Grenadine optional
  • Raspberries

Instructions

  • Put the frozen strawberry drink into a pitcher and then add the club soda.
  • Add the lemon and lime juice.
  • Add berries and lemon and lime slices to the pitcher.
  • Pour a small amount of grenadine into a cocktail glass and then top with some Berry In Love Mocktail from the pitcher.

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Champagne Cocktail with Pink Whitney https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/champagne-cocktail-with-pink-whitney/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:41:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=4712 Are you ready to toast 2022 goodbye and conquer the new year? We know we are, and what’s better than doing it with a beautiful Pink Whitney Champagne Cocktail in your hand? Nothing! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Some years, we don’t decide our New Years plans until the last minute – this year will be a bit different. Some of us will be gathering for the first time since hunkering down in isolation at home. And here’s a great way to make the night festive on New Year’s: create your own Countdown Clock, a fabulous photo backdrop, make some delicious appy’s and mix some drinks! Let’s get mixing! What You’ll Need: Pink Whitney Vodka Champagne Raspberries Champagne flutes Pink Whitney Champagne Cocktail Firstly, pour one shot of Pink Whitney Vodka into a champagne flute. And then top off the glass with some chilled champagne. Add raspberries to your hearts content! All done, enjoy! We hope you loved this Champagne Cocktail as much as we do! If you’re looking for more New Year recipes, crafts and DIYs, certainly check out our other New Year ideas: Sparkler Cards with FREE Printable Shooting Star Kids Craft Ultimate List of New Year’s Eve Recipes Brie Bites with Mango Chutney Champagne Celebration Cake

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Are you ready to toast 2022 goodbye and conquer the new year? We know we are, and what’s better than doing it with a beautiful Pink Whitney Champagne Cocktail in your hand? Nothing!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

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Some years, we don’t decide our New Years plans until the last minute – this year will be a bit different. Some of us will be gathering for the first time since hunkering down in isolation at home. And here’s a great way to make the night festive on New Year’s: create your own Countdown Clock, a fabulous photo backdrop, make some delicious appy’s and mix some drinks! Let’s get mixing!

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What You’ll Need:
  • Pink Whitney Vodka
  • Champagne
  • Raspberries
  • Champagne flutes

Pink Whitney Champagne Cocktail

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Firstly, pour one shot of Pink Whitney Vodka into a champagne flute.

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And then top off the glass with some chilled champagne.

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Add raspberries to your hearts content!

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All done, enjoy!

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Cocktail with raspberries in a champagne flute on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Champagne Cocktail with raspberries in a champagne flute on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums
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Pink Whitney Champagne Cocktail

Are you ready to toast 2020 goodbye and conquer the new year? We know we are, and what's better than doing it with a beautiful Pink Whitney Champagne Cocktail in your hand?
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword champagne, cocktail, Drink, raspberry, vodka
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 255kcal
Cost $40

Equipment

  • Champagne flutes

Ingredients

  • 1 shot Pink Whitney Vodka
  • 3-4 oz Champagne Chilled
  • Handful Raspberries

Instructions

  • Pour the Pink Whitney and chilled Champagne into a flute
  • Garnish with raspberries
  • Enjoy!
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We hope you loved this Champagne Cocktail as much as we do! If you’re looking for more New Year recipes, crafts and DIYs, certainly check out our other New Year ideas:

Happy New Year from Champagne and Sugarplums

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Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/sparkling-cranberry-kiss-christmas-cocktail/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/sparkling-cranberry-kiss-christmas-cocktail/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=6399 Vodka, cran and cranberry ginger ale, what can be easier? This Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail is a light and refreshing cocktail that’s perfectly suited for during or after a delicious turkey dinner. An easy cocktail to make this holiday season, and perfect for to share with family and friends. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. This sparkling Christmas cocktail is perfect when served with a delicious turkey dinner, at get togethers with family and friends, or saved for date night in with a great movie! This easy cocktail has the right amount of sweet and tangy, with fresh or sugared cranberries and just the right amount of fizz from the ginger ale, it is certainly a festive Christmas cocktail! Sugared or Fresh Cranberries. What’s the difference? Fresh cranberries are easy to use and look fantastic in and around this cocktail, but sugared cranberries add a festive feature! Not to mention, they make a great snack in place or added to some nuts around the drink station. This festive cocktail is one of the easiest you can make this holiday season, and it’s certainly easy to transform into a mocktail by simply excluding the rum. Same festive drink without the alcohol! What ingredients do you need to make a Sparkling Cranberry Kiss Cocktail? Apple vodka, 1 ounce Cranberry juice, 1 ounce Apple juice, 1 ounce Cranberry ginger ale Fresh cranberries or sugared cranberries How do you make a Delicious Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail? Add cranberry juice, apple vodka and apple juice to a tall glass Top with cranberry ginger ale Garnish with fresh or sugared cranberries Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail This cocktail certainly has a the perfect flavour for Christmas — and fall — season festivities! With it’s sweet flavour, this cocktail tastes great with any dish you might serve, fall or winter, Christmas or Thanksgiving, this Cranberry Kiss will certainly be a festive favourite. We hope you loved this Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail! Certainly try it with our delicious Brie Bites with Mango Chutney or our Baked Apples with Caramel.

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Vodka, cran and cranberry ginger ale, what can be easier? This Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail is a light and refreshing cocktail that’s perfectly suited for during or after a delicious turkey dinner. An easy cocktail to make this holiday season, and perfect for to share with family and friends.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Sparkling Cranberry Kiss - Christmas Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

This sparkling Christmas cocktail is perfect when served with a delicious turkey dinner, at get togethers with family and friends, or saved for date night in with a great movie! This easy cocktail has the right amount of sweet and tangy, with fresh or sugared cranberries and just the right amount of fizz from the ginger ale, it is certainly a festive Christmas cocktail!

Sugared or Fresh Cranberries. What’s the difference?

Fresh cranberries are easy to use and look fantastic in and around this cocktail, but sugared cranberries add a festive feature! Not to mention, they make a great snack in place or added to some nuts around the drink station.

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Find the easy recipe here.

This festive cocktail is one of the easiest you can make this holiday season, and it’s certainly easy to transform into a mocktail by simply excluding the rum. Same festive drink without the alcohol!

Sparkling Cranberry Kiss - Christmas Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

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Sparkling Cranberry Kiss - Christmas Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

What ingredients do you need to make a Sparkling Cranberry Kiss Cocktail?

  • Apple vodka, 1 ounce
  • Cranberry juice, 1 ounce
  • Apple juice, 1 ounce
  • Cranberry ginger ale
  • Fresh cranberries or sugared cranberries
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How do you make a Delicious Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail?

  • Add cranberry juice, apple vodka and apple juice to a tall glass
  • Top with cranberry ginger ale
  • Garnish with fresh or sugared cranberries

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Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail

Sparkling Cranberry Kiss - Christmas Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Sparkling Cranberry Kiss - Christmas Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums
Sparkling Cranberry Kiss - Christmas Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

This cocktail certainly has a the perfect flavour for Christmas — and fall — season festivities! With it’s sweet flavour, this cocktail tastes great with any dish you might serve, fall or winter, Christmas or Thanksgiving, this Cranberry Kiss will certainly be a festive favourite.

We hope you loved this Sparkling Cranberry Kiss – Christmas Cocktail! Certainly try it with our delicious Brie Bites with Mango Chutney or our Baked Apples with Caramel.

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Sparkling Cranberry Kiss

Delicious Christmas or Thanksgiving Cranberry Kiss Cocktail, perfectly festive!
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword Christmas, cocktail, cranberries, Thanksgiving,
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 oz apple vodka
  • 1 oz apple juice
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • cranberry ginger ale
  • fresh or sugared cranberries

Instructions

  • Add cranberry juice, apple vodka and apple juice to a tall glass
  • Top with cranberry ginger ale
  • Garnish with fresh or sugared cranberries

Notes

Try our Sugared Cranberries recipe to make this festive cocktail sparkle!
Happy Holidays from Champagne and Sugarplums

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Scary Caesar Cocktails https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/scary-caesar-cocktails/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:58:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=3807 The Caesar cocktail is a Canadian favourite any time of the year, but we decided to give it a frightful twist for Halloween. Scary Caesar Cocktail’s are similar to Bloody Mary’s, using Clamato juice in place of tomato, also just like a Bloody Mary, you can add your favourite flavours and garnishes to suit your taste. We used cocktail onions to create creepy Halloween eyeballs! We hope you enjoy this Halloween drink idea this season! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. This terrifying recipe has a spicy kick thanks to a mix of horseradish and hot sauce, and the onion eyeball stir stick ups the flavour and also the scare factor! But black vodka is the key to the Halloween vibe of this cocktail. There are a few brands of black vodka our there, and you should be able to find one at your local liquor store – especially after fall starts. What You’ll Need: Clamato Black vodka Horseradish Spices Lemon juice Hot sauce Worcestershire sauce Ice stones Mini skewers Cocktail onions Cocktail shaker Food colouring Toothpicks Scary Caesar Cocktails Pour the clamato juice into a cocktail shaker, and then add the seasonings and spices. Put the lid on the shaker and mix thoroughly. Add some ice (or ice stones if you prefer) to the bottom of a glass. Add the black vodka. To make the layering effect, use the back of spoon to gently pour the vodka so it settles nicely on top of the clamato juice. Thread three or four cocktail onions onto a mini skewer. And then use a toothpick to add dark circles (for pupils) and red squiggles to make eyeballs. Tip: Use some of the onion juice on top of the red food colouring to spread the colour for a blood-shot look. Cheers! If you’re looking for a frightful snack to serve with your Scary Caesar Cocktails, certainly check out our Creepy Quesadillas.

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The Caesar cocktail is a Canadian favourite any time of the year, but we decided to give it a frightful twist for Halloween. Scary Caesar Cocktail’s are similar to Bloody Mary’s, using Clamato juice in place of tomato, also just like a Bloody Mary, you can add your favourite flavours and garnishes to suit your taste. We used cocktail onions to create creepy Halloween eyeballs! We hope you enjoy this Halloween drink idea this season!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

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This terrifying recipe has a spicy kick thanks to a mix of horseradish and hot sauce, and the onion eyeball stir stick ups the flavour and also the scare factor! But black vodka is the key to the Halloween vibe of this cocktail. There are a few brands of black vodka our there, and you should be able to find one at your local liquor store – especially after fall starts.

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What You’ll Need:
  • Clamato
  • Black vodka
  • Horseradish
  • Spices
  • Lemon juice
  • Hot sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Ice stones
  • Mini skewers
  • Cocktail onions
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Food colouring
  • Toothpicks

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Scary Caesar Cocktails

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Pour the clamato juice into a cocktail shaker,

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and then add the seasonings and spices.

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Put the lid on the shaker and mix thoroughly.

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Add some ice (or ice stones if you prefer) to the bottom of a glass.

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Add the black vodka. To make the layering effect, use the back of spoon to gently pour the vodka so it settles nicely on top of the clamato juice.

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Thread three or four cocktail onions onto a mini skewer.

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And then use a toothpick to add dark circles (for pupils) and red squiggles to make eyeballs.

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Tip: Use some of the onion juice on top of the red food colouring to spread the colour for a blood-shot look.

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Scary Caesar cocktail on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums
Scary Caesar cocktail on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Scary Caesar cocktail on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums
Scary Caesar cocktail on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Scary Caesar cocktail on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums
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Scary Caesar Cocktails

The Caesar cocktail is a Canadian favourite anytime of the year, but we decided to give it a frightful twist for Halloween.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword canadian, cocktail, halloween
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 Drinks
Calories 200kcal
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Mini skewers
  • Cocktail glass

Ingredients

  • 1 Lemon wedge
  • 4 oz Black vodka
  • 8 oz Clamato
  • Tabasco sauce To taste
  • 2 tsp Horseradish
  • 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • ÂĽ tsp Celery salt
  • ÂĽ tsp Black pepper
  • ÂĽ tsp Paprika
  • ÂĽ tsp Curry powder
  • Ice Or ice stones
  • 6-8 Cocktail onions
  • Food colouring Red and a dark colour

Instructions

  • Pour the clamato juice into a cocktail shaker.
  • Add the spices, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, the juice from a lemon wedge, and horseradish to the shaker.
  • Put the lid on the shaker and mix until thoroughly combined (about eight shakes).
  • Add ice or ice stones to a cocktail glass.
  • Pour mixed cocktail on top of the ice.
  • Thread three or four onions onto skewers.
  • Use a toothpick to dab food colouring onto the onions – creating a dark 'iris' in the centre.
  • Use a different toothpick to add red 'bloodshot' effects to the area around the 'iris'. Try using some of the pickle juice on top of the red dye to water is down and create a more organic look.
  • Add the eyeball garnish to your Scary Caesar and enjoy!
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Cheers! If you’re looking for a frightful snack to serve with your Scary Caesar Cocktails, certainly check out our Creepy Quesadillas.

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A Father’s Day Espresso Martini https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/a-fathers-day-espresso-martini/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/a-fathers-day-espresso-martini/#respond Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:12:11 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=6083 Getting together for a celebratory drink and is a great way to spend quality time with Dad. If you’re having some drinks while noshing on meatballs, steak or burgers, we’ve got the perfect cocktail for you. An Espresso Martini – dark, rich and smooth. It is simply the best cocktail recipe for your Father’s Day menu. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Dangerously good with a healthy dose of liquor, this coffee cocktail is made with espresso, vodka and Kahlua. This is hands down one of our favourite cocktails. We’ll whip one up for a delicious pick-me-up or order one at the bar with – or instead of – dessert. Although it would pair with our Whiskey Bacon Cookies perfectly! What do you need to make an Espresso Martini? Freshly brewed espresso Kahlua Vodka Coffee grinds or beans, for garnish Simple syrup Ice Jigger Cocktail shaker Martini or Nick and Nora glasses To the cocktail shaker, add Kahlua, and then the simple syrup, the brewed espresso… and the vodka. Add three cubes of ice per martini to the shaker as well. Shake – vigorously and until the whole shaker is ice cold to the touch. The stronger your shake, the more foam you’ll get! Garnish with coffee grounds or beans. We hope you and your Dad enjoy our Espresso Martini! Have a happy Father’s Day. If you’re looking for some great gift ideas – check out our Easy Garden Markers and our Father’s Day Art Frame.

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Getting together for a celebratory drink and is a great way to spend quality time with Dad. If you’re having some drinks while noshing on meatballs, steak or burgers, we’ve got the perfect cocktail for you. An Espresso Martini – dark, rich and smooth. It is simply the best cocktail recipe for your Father’s Day menu.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

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Dangerously good with a healthy dose of liquor, this coffee cocktail is made with espresso, vodka and Kahlua. This is hands down one of our favourite cocktails. We’ll whip one up for a delicious pick-me-up or order one at the bar with – or instead of – dessert. Although it would pair with our Whiskey Bacon Cookies perfectly!

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What do you need to make an Espresso Martini?

  • Freshly brewed espresso
  • Kahlua
  • Vodka
  • Coffee grinds or beans, for garnish
  • Simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Jigger
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Martini or Nick and Nora glasses
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To the cocktail shaker, add Kahlua,

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and then the simple syrup,

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the brewed espresso…

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and the vodka.

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Add three cubes of ice per martini to the shaker as well.

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Shake – vigorously and until the whole shaker is ice cold to the touch. The stronger your shake, the more foam you’ll get!

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Garnish with coffee grounds or beans.

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Espresso Martini with a bottle of Kahlua on a white and grey background by Champagne and Sugarplums

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A Father’s Day Espresso Martini

Getting together for a celebratory drink and is a great way to spend quality time with Dad. If you're having some drinks while noshing on meatballs, steak or burgers, we've got the perfect cocktail for you. An Espresso Martini – dark, rich and smooth. It is simply the best cocktail recipe for your Father's Day menu.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword cocktail, coffee, Drink, espresso, father’s day, martini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 130kcal
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Jigger
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Martini or Nick and Nora glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Kahlua
  • 1 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 Espresso Brewed
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • Ice Three cubes per cocktail
  • Coffee grounds or beans For garnish

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients into the cocktail shaker
  • Shake vigorously until frothy. The shaker will feel icy to the touch when finished
  • Pour into a glass and garnish with grounds or beans
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Espresso Martini on a white and grey background by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you and your Dad enjoy our Espresso Martini! Have a happy Father’s Day. If you’re looking for some great gift ideas – check out our Easy Garden Markers and our Father’s Day Art Frame.

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Espresso Martini on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums
Happy Father's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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Lucky Green Smash https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/lucky-green-smash/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/lucky-green-smash/#respond Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:17:29 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=5431 This Lucky Green Smash drink recipe is easy to make and easy to drink! Make it by the glass or a batch for a crowd, either way, this lucky cocktail is great for any celebration but is perfectly designed for St. Patrick’s Day. So, grab the ingredients listed below and enjoy a Lucky Green Smash this St. Paddy’s Day! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. What is in a Lucky Green Smash Cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day? Sour Puss – sassy flavour and perfectly green! Vodka – because what’s a cocktail without vodka? Lemon/lime soda – for fizz Rim – lime juice and green or gold sugar crystals Lime wedge Ingredients for this vodka cocktail are easily found at the liquor store and grocery store, so this drink is not only easy to make, it’s very easy to shop! How to make a Lucky Green Smash Cocktail? Firstly, rim the glass using lime juice and yellow or green sugar crystals Add 1oz sour pus and 1 oz vodka to a highball or cocktail glass Top with lemon/lime soda Finally, garnish with food safe St. Patrick’s Day embellishments or a lime wedge! Our vodka cocktail is sweet, sour and oh so yummy. The sour puss not only adds a fun green colour to the St Paddy’s drink, it gives the cocktail a delicious sweet apple sour candy taste that blends perfectly with the lemon/lime soda. We hope you loved this Lucky Green Smash St Patrick’s Day Cocktail idea, if you’re looking for more St Patrick’s ideas certainly check out our fan favourite – Rustic LUCK Sign or our Sparkling Shamrock and Finger-Print Rainbow kids craft. Need St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipe Ideas? Here’s a few! Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Icing Rainbow Truffles Simple St. Paddy’s Mint Cheesecake Cups by Simple Party Food Keto, Dairy Free Shamrock Shake by Peace, Love and Low Carb Vegan Matcha Cookies by My Vegan Minimalist

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This Lucky Green Smash drink recipe is easy to make and easy to drink! Make it by the glass or a batch for a crowd, either way, this lucky cocktail is great for any celebration but is perfectly designed for St. Patrick’s Day. So, grab the ingredients listed below and enjoy a Lucky Green Smash this St. Paddy’s Day!

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Lucky Green Smash St. Patrick's Day Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

What is in a Lucky Green Smash Cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day?

  • Sour Puss – sassy flavour and perfectly green!
  • Vodka – because what’s a cocktail without vodka?
  • Lemon/lime soda – for fizz
  • Rim – lime juice and green or gold sugar crystals
  • Lime wedge

Ingredients for this vodka cocktail are easily found at the liquor store and grocery store, so this drink is not only easy to make, it’s very easy to shop!

Lucky Green Smash St. Patrick's Day Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

How to make a Lucky Green Smash Cocktail?

  • Firstly, rim the glass using lime juice and yellow or green sugar crystals
  • Add 1oz sour pus and 1 oz vodka to a highball or cocktail glass
  • Top with lemon/lime soda
  • Finally, garnish with food safe St. Patrick’s Day embellishments or a lime wedge!
Lucky Green Smash St. Patrick's Day Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Lucky Green Smash St. Patrick's Day Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Our vodka cocktail is sweet, sour and oh so yummy. The sour puss not only adds a fun green colour to the St Paddy’s drink, it gives the cocktail a delicious sweet apple sour candy taste that blends perfectly with the lemon/lime soda.

Lucky Green Smash St. Patrick's Day Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Lucky Green Smash St. Patrick's Day Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

Lucky Green Smash St. Patrick's Day Cocktail by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you loved this Lucky Green Smash St Patrick’s Day Cocktail idea, if you’re looking for more St Patrick’s ideas certainly check out our fan favourite – Rustic LUCK Sign or our Sparkling Shamrock and Finger-Print Rainbow kids craft.

Need St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipe Ideas? Here’s a few!

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Lucky Green Smash

A sweet and sour vodka cocktail fit for St. Patrick's Day!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword cocktail, green, sweet and sour, vodka
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 person
Calories 190kcal
Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Apple Sour Puss
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • Lemon/lime soda
  • 1 Lime wedge

Instructions

  • Add one ounce of green apple sour puss and one ounce vodka to a rocks or cocktail glass
  • Top with lemon/lime soda
  • Garnish with lime wedge

Notes

Serve with or without ice.
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The Galway – A Cucumber Mint Cocktail https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/the-galway-a-cucumber-mint-cocktail/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/the-galway-a-cucumber-mint-cocktail/#respond Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:55:07 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=5814 We’ve been getting into the green spirit(s) in preparation for one of the most carefree of holidays – St. Patrick’s Day. Green beer my be a go-to at the pubs but since most of us are house bound this year, we think this year is the perfect time to brush up on your bartending skills with our newest cocktail creation, The Galway – a Cucumber Mint Cocktail. It will easily become your new St. Pat’s fav! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. The Galway is an easy cocktail to make, all you’ll need is a dram of gin, a trickle of lime juice, a splash of simple syrup, some slices o’cucumber and mint. The muddled cucumber and mint makes for a super refreshing feel, making this cocktail drink light. Bonus – because it doesn’t sit heavy like a pint of Irish beer, you can keep sipping them all night long. Sláinte!  What you’ll need: Cucumber Mint Simple syrup Lime Gin Club soda Green food colouring Cocktail shaker Muddler Ice Highball glasses Jigger The Galway – a Cucumber Mint Cocktail Peel and thinly slice some cucumber and then place inside a cocktail shaker. Add 10 leaves of fresh mint. Muddle the cucumber and mint until the cucumber is soft. Add ice, the simple syrup, lime juice, food colouring and then gin to the shaker. Shake vigorously for a couple of minutes, until the shaker feels chilled in your hands. Strain the cocktail into the prepared highball glass and then top off with some club soda. Garnish with mint, cucumber and lime slices and then serve chilled. We hope you have a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day! For another tasty green cocktail, check out our Lucky Green Smash and then sooth your sweet tooth with our Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting and our Rainbow Truffles.

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We’ve been getting into the green spirit(s) in preparation for one of the most carefree of holidays – St. Patrick’s Day. Green beer my be a go-to at the pubs but since most of us are house bound this year, we think this year is the perfect time to brush up on your bartending skills with our newest cocktail creation, The Galway – a Cucumber Mint Cocktail. It will easily become your new St. Pat’s fav!

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The Galway is an easy cocktail to make, all you’ll need is a dram of gin, a trickle of lime juice, a splash of simple syrup, some slices o’cucumber and mint. The muddled cucumber and mint makes for a super refreshing feel, making this cocktail drink light. Bonus – because it doesn’t sit heavy like a pint of Irish beer, you can keep sipping them all night long. Sláinte! 

What you’ll need:

  • Cucumber
  • Mint
  • Simple syrup
  • Lime
  • Gin
  • Club soda
  • Green food colouring
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Ice
  • Highball glasses
  • Jigger

The Galway – a Cucumber Mint Cocktail

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Peel and thinly slice some cucumber and then place inside a cocktail shaker. Add 10 leaves of fresh mint.

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Muddle the cucumber and mint until the cucumber is soft.

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Add ice, the simple syrup, lime juice, food colouring and then gin to the shaker. Shake vigorously for a couple of minutes, until the shaker feels chilled in your hands.

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Cucumber Mint Cocktail on a white plate, beside lime slices and mint leaves with a green luck sign and a metal cocktail shaker by Champagne and Sugarplums
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Strain the cocktail into the prepared highball glass and then top off with some club soda.

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Garnish with mint, cucumber and lime slices and then serve chilled.

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The Galway – a cucumber mint cocktail

We’ve been getting into the green spirit(s) in preparation for one of the most carefree of holidays – St. Patrick’s Day. Green beer my be a go-to at the pubs but since most of us are house bound this year, we think this year is the perfect time to brush up on your bartending skills with our newest cocktail creation, The Galway – a Cucumber Mint Cocktail. It will easily become your new St. Pat’s fav!
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Holiday
Keyword cocktail, fresh, minty, St. Patrick’s Day
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 270kcal
Cost $5

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Muddler
  • Highball glasses

Ingredients

  • Cucumber slices Peeled
  • 10 Mint leaves Plus extra for garnish
  • 1 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 oz Lime juice
  • 2 drops Green food colouring
  • Ice
  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3-4 oz Club soda

Instructions

  • Peel and slice some cucumber slices, about 10 is good. Place into a cocktail shaker.
  • Add mint leaves to the cocktail shaker and muddle until cucumber is soft and mint is fragrant.
  • Add ice, simple syrup, lime juice, food colouring and gin to the shaker.
  • Shake! Until the shaker feels chilled.
  • Strain into a highball glass.
  • Top up with club soda.
  • Add garnish and enjoy!
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We hope you have a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day! For another tasty green cocktail, check out our Lucky Green Smash and then sooth your sweet tooth with our Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting and our Rainbow Truffles.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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Pink Amaretto and Cream https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/pink-amaretto-and-cream/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/pink-amaretto-and-cream/#respond Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:44:59 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=5068 It’s winter and it’s almost Valentine’s Day, and what’s better then curling up next to a warm fire and enjoying a delicious Amaretto and Cream, Valentine’s style?! This recipe is very easy to make and only requires a TWO ingredients. Let’s take a look at how to make this yummy Pink Amaretto and Cream Cocktail. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Pink Amaretto and Cream Ingredients Amaretto – is an Italian liqueur with a delicious almond flavour. Half and half cream – will add a creamy, rich smoothness to the amaretto Pink Food Colouring – use a gel so it doesn’t dilute the drink and will give a very pretty Valentine’s vibe! Rim *optional* – clear, pink or red sugar crystals or heart shaped sprinkles What is Amaretto Liqueur? Amaretto is an Italian liqueur, with a delicious almond flavour. It pairs very well with cream, ice cream and soda. Some prefer their amaretto served neat or with ice. Amaretto is found in every well stocked bar so it’s easy to find. You may have heard of Disaronno Originale Amaretto, it’s one of the most popular amaretto brands, it’s readily available at most liquor stores and it’s what we used in our Pink Amaretto and Cream. Serving Suggestions This drink is usually served in an old fashioned glass or rocks glass but will also look cute in a coupe glass! Because we are making this a Pink Amaretto and Cream, a Valentine’s rim such as clear, pink or red sugar crystals, or even heart shaped sprinkles would definitely give it a special touch. How to Rim a Cocktail Glass This is super simple and looks so good! Firstly, fill a shallow dish or bowl with water, lime or lemon juice. Secondly, carefully dip a small, clean sponge into the liquid and spread the juice onto the glass. Dip the glass into another shallow dish or bowl filled with the rim of your choice How to make a Pink Amaretto and Cream Cocktail: Add 1.5 oz of amaretto and 1.5 oz of heavy cream to crushed ice in a cocktail shaker Place one drop of food colouring into the shaker, be sure to use gel food colouring! Shake and serve! Shake and serve! We hope you love this delicious simple but satisfying Pink Amaretto and Cream. Mix this cocktail up and enjoy it with a special someone this Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s delights, certainly check out our YUMMMY Cherry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing, perfect for a Valentine’s dessert.

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It’s winter and it’s almost Valentine’s Day, and what’s better then curling up next to a warm fire and enjoying a delicious Amaretto and Cream, Valentine’s style?! This recipe is very easy to make and only requires a TWO ingredients. Let’s take a look at how to make this yummy Pink Amaretto and Cream Cocktail.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums

Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums

Pink Amaretto and Cream Ingredients

  • Amaretto – is an Italian liqueur with a delicious almond flavour.
  • Half and half cream – will add a creamy, rich smoothness to the amaretto
  • Pink Food Colouring – use a gel so it doesn’t dilute the drink and will give a very pretty Valentine’s vibe!
  • Rim *optional* – clear, pink or red sugar crystals or heart shaped sprinkles

What is Amaretto Liqueur?

Amaretto is an Italian liqueur, with a delicious almond flavour. It pairs very well with cream, ice cream and soda. Some prefer their amaretto served neat or with ice. Amaretto is found in every well stocked bar so it’s easy to find. You may have heard of Disaronno Originale Amaretto, it’s one of the most popular amaretto brands, it’s readily available at most liquor stores and it’s what we used in our Pink Amaretto and Cream.

Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums

Serving Suggestions

This drink is usually served in an old fashioned glass or rocks glass but will also look cute in a coupe glass! Because we are making this a Pink Amaretto and Cream, a Valentine’s rim such as clear, pink or red sugar crystals, or even heart shaped sprinkles would definitely give it a special touch.

How to Rim a Cocktail Glass

  1. This is super simple and looks so good! Firstly, fill a shallow dish or bowl with water, lime or lemon juice.
  2. Secondly, carefully dip a small, clean sponge into the liquid and spread the juice onto the glass.
  3. Dip the glass into another shallow dish or bowl filled with the rim of your choice
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How to make a Pink Amaretto and Cream Cocktail:

  • Add 1.5 oz of amaretto and 1.5 oz of heavy cream to crushed ice in a cocktail shaker
  • Place one drop of food colouring into the shaker, be sure to use gel food colouring!
  • Shake and serve!
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Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums
Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums

Shake and serve!

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Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums

Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums
Pink Amaretto and Cream by Champagne and Sugarplums

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We hope you love this delicious simple but satisfying Pink Amaretto and Cream. Mix this cocktail up and enjoy it with a special someone this Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s delights, certainly check out our YUMMMY Cherry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing, perfect for a Valentine’s dessert.

Happy Valentine's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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Cool and Refreshing Polar Bear Martini https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/cool-and-refreshing-polar-bear-martini/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/cool-and-refreshing-polar-bear-martini/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:10:05 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=4616 You’re probably familiar with the Polar Bear Shot – a classic bar shot tossed back by pretty much everyone at some point in a dive bar in their 20’s. It’s refreshing, minty and Christmassy too! This week we decided to elevate the classic bar shot and make it into a full blown grown up cocktail – the Polar Bear Martini. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. A beautiful blue sugar rim is essential when creating a fancy martini like this one – especially for the holidays.  The trick to making the sugar stay on the glass is to use a sticky liquid – like lemon juice – to really get full coverage and staying power. What you’ll need: Blue decorating sugar Lemon juice Vodka Ice Peppermint schnapps Crème de cacao Cocktail shaker Jigger Sponge Let’s make a Polar Bear Martini! Pour the blue decorating sugar onto a plate and then some lemon juice into a pinch bowl. Dip a small sponge into the lemon juice and then use it to liberally cover the rim of the glass. Turn the glass lined with lemon juice over onto the plate of sugar and then spin a few times until the rim is fully covered. Add some ice and then 1oz of vodka to the cocktail shaker. Next, add 1/2oz of Crème De Cacao to the shaker, and then 1/2oz of peppermint schnapps. Secure the lid tightly and shake to mix. Pour the Polar Bear Martini (minus the ice) into a martini glass and then serve! If you are looking for more great holiday ideas, we recommend our Natural Peanut Butter Snowballs and our Santa Silhouette Craft with Free Templates.

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You’re probably familiar with the Polar Bear Shot – a classic bar shot tossed back by pretty much everyone at some point in a dive bar in their 20’s. It’s refreshing, minty and Christmassy too! This week we decided to elevate the classic bar shot and make it into a full blown grown up cocktail – the Polar Bear Martini.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

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A beautiful blue sugar rim is essential when creating a fancy martini like this one – especially for the holidays.  The trick to making the sugar stay on the glass is to use a sticky liquid – like lemon juice – to really get full coverage and staying power.

What you’ll need:
  • Blue decorating sugar
  • Lemon juice
  • Vodka
  • Ice
  • Peppermint schnapps
  • Crème de cacao
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Sponge

Let’s make a Polar Bear Martini!

Pour the blue decorating sugar onto a plate and then some lemon juice into a pinch bowl.

Dip a small sponge into the lemon juice and then use it to liberally cover the rim of the glass.

Turn the glass lined with lemon juice over onto the plate of sugar and then spin a few times until the rim is fully covered.

Add some ice and then 1oz of vodka to the cocktail shaker.

Next, add 1/2oz of Crème De Cacao to the shaker,

and then 1/2oz of peppermint schnapps.

Secure the lid tightly and shake to mix.

Polar Bear Martini cocktail, rimmed with blue sugar, sitting beside a cocktail shaker on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Pour the Polar Bear Martini (minus the ice) into a martini glass and then serve!

Polar Bear Martini cocktail, rimmed with blue sugar and decorated with an ornament shaped glass marker on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Polar Bear Martini cocktails, rimmed with blue sugar on a white background, surrounded by gold and brown mini ornaments by Champagne and Sugarplums
Polar Bear Martini cocktails, rimmed with blue sugar on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Polar Bear Martini cocktails, rimmed with blue sugar on a white background  by Champagne and Sugarplums
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Polar Bear Martini

We've reinvented the classis shot – refreshing, minty and oh so Christmassy – into a grown up, classy cocktail.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword Christmas, cocktail, martini, minty, vodka
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 120kcal
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Plate
  • Pinch bowl
  • Martini glass
  • Small sponge

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Crème de Cacao
  • 1/2 ounce Peppermint schnapps
  • Ice
  • Blue decorating sugar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Pour the decorating sugar onto a flat plate.
  • Use a small sponge dipped into lemon juice from pinch bowl to liberally cover the rim a martini glass.
  • Once covered in lemon juice, turn the glass upside down onto the plate of sugar and spin a few times until the glass rim is completely covered in sugar.
  • Put some ice into the cocktail shaker.
  • Pour in the vodka, crème de cacao and peppermint schnapps.
  • Put the lid tightly on the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  • Pour the finished cocktail into the prepared martini glasses and enjoy!
Polar Bear Martini cocktails, rimmed with blue sugar on a white background beside a silver star decoration by Champagne and Sugarplums

If you are looking for more great holiday ideas, we recommend our Natural Peanut Butter Snowballs and our Santa Silhouette Craft with Free Templates.

Happy Holidays from Champagne and Sugarplums

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