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The Twelve Ideas of Christmas ~ Sixth Idea

The Sixth Idea of Christmas My Blogger Gave to Me...

A go-to Cocktail Recipe - You need one so keep easy ingredients on hand for impromptu guests & a parties in general. Also makes a great take along to that party this year. Very Festive!

The Poinsettia Cocktail

This is the time of year that needs a specialty party cocktail. This Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail is just the perfect drink! Easy to prep, fun to serve & drink.
½ ounce Triple sec or Cointreau liqueur
3 ounces cranberry juice or raspberry/cranberry juice
Champagne or Spumante
Garnishes: Orange peel curls, raspberries, cranberries, cherries, pomegranate seeds
Serve in festive barware.
Chill all the ingredients first. Mix juice & orange liqueur well. Top with champagne. If you are serving a party crowd, mix together a pitcher of first two ingredients & have ready to pour. Place on a tray and then top with the champagne in front of you guest. Very festive. (Practice this first so you don’t over fill the glass with fizz!) I love this recipe because of the options you have. For those who do not like the orange flavor, substitute vodka instead! You can also switch cranberry juice for pomegranate. Here are more ideas from The Food Network... Yum
http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/holidays/holiday-central-cocktails/12-days-of-holiday-cocktails

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