New Years Eve Party Ideas: Dress Up your Party Glasses

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Make Sprinkle or Edible Glitter Rimmed Glasses

This is such an easy and fun way to make an impression. Just dip your glass into a little syrup, honey, icing or chocolate, depending on what you will drink with it. Then dip it into the sprinkles of your choice. Chocolate and colored sprinkles are great for kids, but take care that they are old enough not to try to bite it off. Bright colored sanding sugar or edible golden or silver glitter is a unique to way dress up Champagne flutes or cocktail glasses.

To make your own colored sugar you will need 1 cup plain white sugar and 2 drops of the food color you want. Take a jar which has a good fitting lid and pour in the sugar. Add the food coloring and close the lid. Now just shake the jar until all the sugar is colored. If needed, add some more food coloring and repeat the process. Spread the sugar onto a baking paper sheet or aluminum foil and let it dry for a few hours.

Beautify the Bowl of the Glass

To do that you will need glitter of choice, modge podge, paint brush and if you want stencil and tape or some painter’s tape. Clean the glasses thoroughly and make sure they are dry. You can now use the painter’s tape to wrap around the rim or stem or tape the stencil on the glass. Apply to the area you want to decorate a thin layer of modge podge and sprinkle the glitter so it will stick to the podge. Let it dry completely.

The best way to make sure that the glitter doesn’t come off is to apply one or two coats of decoupage coat. Let them dry and remove the tape and stencil if you used one.

Using the same method, you can also decorate the base of the glass.

Decorate the Wine Glass Stem

Print out some labels, use washi tape or create your own labels and wrap them around the stem. Use colors that match the rest of the décor and write season’s wishes.

For a simpler decoration, you can tie a nice ribbon around the stem or secure it with a drop of hot glue.

It is easy to turn an ordinary item into something great and impressive. Add some party mood and a good bottle of Champagne and you are all set to have the first, fancy drink of the New Year.

For more New Year’s ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Christmas Decorations: How to Make Dried Fruit Ornaments 

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Dried Fruit Ornaments Materials:

Citrus fruits: oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, limes; apples and pears

Sharp knife

Twine or ribbons

Oven

Cookie cutters

For dried fruit ornaments decorations

Cloves, cinnamon sticks etc.

Pine twigs, pinecones and other seasonal items

Glitter (optional)

Mod podge or white glue and brush (optional)

Dried Fruit Slice Ornaments

To make slices which you can use as ornaments or for décor, just slice the fruit of your choice thinly, about ¼ inches. You can dip the pear or apple slices in a solution of water and lemon to prevent discoloring. Preheat your oven to about 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Now put them onto the oven rack and bake for about 2 or more hours, until done, turning them one or more times. Check each one of the slices separately, since one can be done sooner as the other, depending on the fruit and the thickness of the slices. As an energy saving alternative you can place the slices over a turned on radiator for some hours or even let them air dry, which would take of course much more time and a dry atmosphere. If you want you can apply some glue or podge and sprinkle glitter on them, for a more glamorous look. When they dry completely, you can attach a ribbon or twine to hang them on your tree. Or you can use them with spieces such as gloves or cinnamon sticks for a spicier look.

We love these dried fruit ornaments from No Meat Athlete too!

Image via: Etsy – Little Bear Woodwork – Dried Fruit Ornaments 

Citrus Peel Ornaments With Cookie Cutters

For this option one should use only citrus fruits. Peel the citrus fruits of your choice carefully so you will have as large as possible peels in one piece. Now cut your favorite shapes using cookie cutters. Great shapes for this are stars, hearts and Christmas trees. To dry them, follow the instructions which have been described above.

Make Roses With Citrus Peels

To make flowers you will need to peel the citrus fruits in a way that you will end up having one long stripe of peel of even width. To do this you will need to start from the top of the citrus and cut in a spiral movement downwards. Try to get the peel as thin as you can, not cutting too much of the white with it. Now wrap the peel around itself, creating a beautiful rose and affix the peels at the end with a toothpick to prevent unwrapping. You can dry the rose on a radiator or use them as they are in decorations.

All of the above ideas have beautiful and natural results. You can make decorations for your table or a garland, using the dried fruits and pine twigs and other seasonal material. For adding fragrance, use spices and even some drops of essential oils.

These homemade citrus ornaments from dried fruits at Whole Foods are a great alternative.

Easy, cheap, beautiful; a perfect decoration item! Which dried fruit ornaments do you think you will try?

For more holiday ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

75 Creative Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas 

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15 Christmas Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Teens

1. Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB
2. Retro Vintage Two Tone Sunglasses
3. Panasonic ErgoFit Earbud Headphones
4. Boys Camouflage Trifold Wallet
5. Fandango Gift Card
6. Top Secret Lock and Key Diary with Invisible Ink Pen
7. Funky Socks 2 Pack
8. 101 Real-World Tips for Teenaged Guys Paperback
9. Bath Bombs Gift Set
10. Vinyl Skateboard Guitar Travel Case Decals
11. Knitted Beanie Cap with Scarf Two Peice Set
12. Hot Designs Glitz and Glam Nail Art Pens
13. Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Camera
14. Teen Coloring Book
15. Let’s do this! Gold and Purple Sparkly 18oz Confetti Loop Water Bottle

15 Christmas Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Kids

1. Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Memory Match Game
2. Schylling Classic Tin Kaleidoscope
3. 3 Bees & Me Bath Toys
4. Toddler Girls Beanie Hat and Easy Mittens
5. Holiday Counting Chunky Book
6. Pull Back Trains Assorted Colors
7. Non-Skid Toddler Crew Socks
8. Moonjar Classic Moneybox: Save, Spend, Share
9. Disney Frozen 6 Piece Lip Balm Gift Set
10. Finger Printing Monsters Art Set
11. Stegosaurus Plush Stuffed Dinosaur
12. Brush Buddies Shopkins Sonic Powered Toothbrush
13. TruKid Bubble Podz, Yumberry 24 Count
14. WIND-UP Toys Stocking Stuffers
15. Olivia Helps with Christmas Board Book

15 Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Him

1. Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Noir for Men Gift Set
2. Beard Balm
3. Stanley 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver
4. Hawk-Spruce Extendable Back Scratcher
5. RFID Blocking Mens Wallet
6. NFL Toothbrush
7. External Backup Power Pack
8. 3 Pairs Thermal Wool Socks
9. Bacon Flavored Toothpicks
10. LUX Essentials Pop ‘N’ Catch Magnetic Wall Mounted Bottle Opener
11. Wood Wayfarer Sunglasses by Eye Love
12. Paracord Survival Bracelet
13. Barrel Aged Cocktail Kit
14. Fog Free Shower Shave Mirror
15. 10-in-1 Stainless Steel Manicure Set

15 Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Her

1. 4 Wine Stoppers by Clever Leigh
2. EOS 2016 Limited Edition Holiday Lip Balm Sphere Collection 3-Pack
3. Soothing Therapeutic Gel Eye Masks
4. Wearable Nail Polish Holder
5. Wonder Woman Knee High Shiny Red Caped Socks
6. Electronic Callus Remover
7. PRO Beauty Sponge Blender 4pc Set
8. Inflatable Bath Pillow with Feathers
9. Vera Bradley Small Cosmetic Bag
10. Bath Bomb Gift Set
11. CoverGirl The Super Sizer Fibers Mascara
12. Konjac Natural Exfoliating Facial Sponge
13. Cooling Workout Towel
14. Hair Towel Wrap
15. Detangling Brush

15 Christmas Stocking Stuffer & Gift Ideas for Friends

Need Christmas gift ideas for friends, neighbors, co-workers? We have just the gift idea!

1. Toblerone Swiss Milk Chocolate 6 Bar Gift Set
2. Inspirational Quotes Hardcover Book
3. Peanuts Gang Hot Chocolate Gift Set
4. Led Light Telescoping Handle Magnetic Pickup Tool
5. Handmade Multilayer Charm Leather Bracelet
6. Morning Medicine Glass Coffee Mug
7. Essential Oil Carrying Case & Stainless Steel Diffuser Bracelet
8. Handheld Milk Frother Wand
9. Striped Multicolor Reversible Knit Leg Warmers
10. Sneaker Balls Shoe, Gym Bag and Locker Deodorizer
11. Laptop Keyboard Light
12. Flip-Top Sport Infuser Water Bottle
13. Set of 2 Nonstick BBQ Mats
14. Monkey Slingshot
15. Pulled Pork Shredder – BBQ Tools for the Grill

Food Ideas for Christmas stocking stuffers:

Every child enjoys treats on Christmas and what better way to light up their faces, than with yummy homemade recipes?

Practical Christmas gifts for kids:

How about gripper socks that you make yourself with puffy paint in their favorite characters? What a great ideas for any age child and will keep their feet warm too!

Need Christmas Gift Ideas for your Holiday Party?

We’ve gathered our favorite Etsy friends’ shops for party favors, Christmas invitations, and more!

Take a look at these Christmas Party Ideas to celebrate the season and host the perfect party.

For more holiday ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Thanksgiving Hosting: Perfect First Thanksgiving Tips

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Choose Fool-proof Recipes

After the number of guests is finalized, you should make decisions about what you want to cook and how much you will need. Make sure to know about possible allergies or health conditions of your guest, so you can make informed decisions. After that, ask yourself about what you have experience with and what you are comfortable cooking.

Now it’s time to choose your menu. Stick to a few dishes, you really don’t have to do it all. If you want, ask for help from your guests or family; they could bring a dessert or wine, or a side. Just make sure to know about it early on, so you can plan accordingly. When choosing your dishes and recipes, read them first, check the rating if available and scan through reviews.

Choose only recipes that are fool-prove, with easy to follow directions and that all ingredients can be found fairly easy, preferably at only a couple of places. Ideally, choose recipes you have cooked before or if you have time, make a test-run. Also, make sure you have all necessary equipment at your disposal. But don’t be shy on buying desserts or fresh appetizers from a store if you want. Just make sure that the majority of things served are made by you. The dessert is also really important since it closes the meal and leaves a lasting impression.

Decide on a strategy and stick to it

Now that you have your recipes, work out a strategy and time plan that you will stick to. Of course there should be room for some adjustments if necessary. Make at least two lists of things you need: one for things you can buy several days before Thanksgiving (plates, pantry items, decorations, beverages etc.) and one for things you will need to buy just a couple of days before Thanksgiving (e.g. fresh fruits and vegetables).

Plan your grocery trips carefully, so you save on time and money. Also, make a day – to –day to-do-list where you can write down what needs to get done each day the week before Thanksgiving. Plan ahead for the turkey to thaw (it needs about a full day for each 4 pounds of turkey) and cook ahead of time whenever possible; many things can be frozen or kept in the fridge until it’s time to serve them, just remember to thaw or warm them up in time.

Also, plan in time to clean the house, decorate it and clean and prepare your tableware. If you are awaiting overnight guests, prepare the guestroom at least a week ahead. Check at a glance everything the day before Thanksgiving to ensure everything is in order. Don’t forget your porch or entrance; it’s often the first impression that makes all the difference.

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Think about the flow of Thanksgiving Day

Imagine how the big Day should go, how it should start, where your guest should be at the beginning or where they should take a seat. Make sure to have enough sitting opportunities and spread out serving tables with appetizers and drinks if needed. If you have many guests and want to have a buffet, think about where you will place foods, drinks and tableware.

Also, don’t forget to plan in entertaining details, like music or games for small guests. Write down any details, which will make sure you won’t forget anything and no chaos will be created on the big day. And make sure to have something planned for after the dinner is over, like a late coffee, tea or hot cocoaserving and have some boxes ready if anyone wants to take some leftovers with them.

Don’t leave too many things for the Last Moment

Set the table even days ahead if you can, fold napkins a week before and prepare your decorations sooner than later. Prepare a cleaning kit, so you can attend any emergency cleaning on Thanksgiving without being ashamed of that dirty mop. Wash vegetables and fruits you will need on Thanksgiving days before, strain them or wipe them dry and store them in airtight containers or zip-lock bags in the refrigerator.

Cut foods if possible into the pieces you need and store them until needed. Also make sure everything works and is in good condition. You don’t want to be needing the microwave just to find out it doesn’t work for some reason a few hours before your guests arrive.

Keep control over your First Thanksgiving Day

On the big Day, stick to your plan. Get an early start. Check all rooms and settings for a last time and make any corrections. Prepare your dishes and drinks. Ask your closest friend or family member to help if you need, there is no shame in that! Also, if possible make sure someone is in charge of looking after your guests, if everyone has a drink or if the music needs to be louder.

Bring gifts for the host or hostess!

One last thing to remember is to seek advice from experienced Thanksgiving hosts like your mom or an aunt… there is always something to be learned from the generations before us! So go ahead and follow these tips and it’s sure that your Thanksgiving hosting will be a full success. And of course never forget to have fun and be in a good mood on this special day! After all, the meal is not that important, if you have good times, laughter and fun with your loved ones to remember!

For more Thanksgiving entertaining tips on Stagetecture, click here.

I Host a Casual Thanksgiving Dinner with KitchenAid

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This Thanksgiving I paired up with KitchenAid® to show off their gorgeous colors of the season and how you can use their fall-inspired bakeware and small appliances to pull together a great dinner. To start off my table setting I used the Persimmon (Orange) Nesting Ceramic 4 Piece Set for fried chicken that my kids love! While you may think that fried chicken isn’t for Thanksgiving, think again! Perfect for a laid back dinner amongst friends and family. For those who still want a baked fowl I cooked a chicken in their Casserole Dish in Ivy Green and served it alongside green beans and potatoes.

Here’s a few tips on setting a Casual Thanksgiving Dinner table:

Choose your favorite small gourds like pumpkins, squash and other miniature vegetables to disperse around the table. I prefer to not have one centerpiece as it creates a more formal environment that makes everyone feel uptight!  Instead, I used a bag of mixed shelled nuts like walnuts, pine nuts, pecans and more and put them casually around the table.

Casual Thanksgiving Dinner – Create the look:

• Burlap runner in your choice of colors. It makes a beautiful backdrop to any natural tablescape
• Napkin rings with fall inspired motifs. I like these leaf ones
• Fabric napkins in a deep rust color brings texture to your table and pairs nicely with the autumn colored bakeware
• Casual dinnerware that doesn’t have a lot of ornamentation will bring focus to the food and will keep the meal casual
• Simple stemware for your favorite wine.. or put apple juice for kids to feel grown up!

Adding unexpected touches to the Thanksgiving meal

What I love about a casual Thanksgiving is you don’t have to only serve traditional food. I opted for a Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup prepared in the KitchenAid® 5-Speed Diamond Blender in Tangerine. It whips up your favorite soups easily but also would be perfect for drinks to serve table-side!

This Thanksgiving create a casual way to gather friends and family without the stress of formal planning.

For more Thanksgiving ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Gluten Free Desserts: Delicious Poached Pears

Gluten Free Desserts Ingredients:

This preparation can be served to 4 persons

•    4 peeled slightly ripe pears
•    1 quartered, navel orange
•    1 lemon
•   Red wine or white wine (half bottle)
•    5 cloves
•    1 cinnamon stick
•    Vanilla extract (¼ teaspoon)
•    Sugar (¾ cup)

Dessert Ingredients:

1. Take a small saucepan, put it on the stove, and set the heat at medium-high.
2. Pour the wine and juice from orange and lemon and add sugar, vanilla extract, cloves, cinnamon, and one of the squeezed orange quarters on the saucepan.
3. Once the mixture is boiling, turn down the heat to simmer and add the pears.
4. Keep them cooking for at least 25 minutes until the pears become tender and can easily be pierced with a fork or knife. During this time, do not put a lid on the saucepan and keep turning the pears occasionally.
5. Scoop the pears out of the mixture and put each of them on separate plates.
6. Now, remove the spices and orange quarter from the mixture and simmer the liquid for nearly 15 minutes until it is thickened and becomes syrupy.
7. Keep the syrup in the refrigerator to become cool. After that, pour it over the pears and serve!

Looking for more special occasion dessert recipes?

These dessert recipes are perfect any time of the year!

This recipe maximizes the natural sweetness of the pears and adds a touch of delicacy with the nice flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. You can enjoy this gluten free dessert at any time. We also love these 30 gluten free desserts from Real Simple.

If you’re looking for a great gluten free blog we love the Gluten Free Girl! Some of these gluten free recipes already have our mouth watering!

This recipe is perfect for slightly underripe pears. To add an extra punch of taste, serve each of the pears with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

For more delicious desserts on Stagetecture try this slow cooker blueberry cobbler!

Savory Grilled Vegetable Pizza

Vegetable Pizza Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• All-purpose flour, for shaping dough
• 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, fresh, or thawed if frozen
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise
• 2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
• 1 log (5 ounces) soft goat cheese, crumbled
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 bag (5 ounces) baby spinach
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Enjoy grilled vegetables on the side!

Vegetable Pizza Directions:

1. Heat grill to medium. Brush a large rimless baking sheet (or an inverted rimmed sheet) with 1 tablespoon oil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll and stretch dough into two 8-inch ovals or rounds. Transfer to prepared sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon oil.
2. Transfer dough to grill. Cook, without turning over, until undersides are firm and begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs and a large spatula, place crusts on a baking sheet, grilled side up.
3. Scatter crusts with tomatoes, scallion whites, and cheese; season with salt and pepper, and slide back onto grill. Cook, rotating occasionally until cooked through and cheese begins to melt, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
4. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, avocado, scallion greens, vinegar, and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Pile mixture onto pizzas; halve, and serve.

In less than 30 minutes, you can serve this Grilled Vegetable Pizza on your dining table. The whole ingredients should yield at least 4 servings. Don’t forget to serve this vegetable pizza with your favorite drinks!

For more healthy recipes on Stagetecture, click here.

How to Make a Delicious Berry Red Sangria Recipe

If you prefer, you can easily turn this drink into a mocktail.  Simply swap out the alcohol for ginger ale, flavored seltzer water or fruit juice for a bubbly and family-friendly substitute. We also love this sangria recipe made with watermelon and cucumber!

Don’t be afraid to play with the liquid ratios, this is an easy drink to customize with different amounts or types of alcohol, or even using different fruits completely!  This sangria will be a crowd pleaser that never gets old with all of the possible tweaks.

Berry Red Sangria Recipe

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Berry Red Sangria Ingredients:

1 bottle of your favorite dry white wine or red wine

1 cup light rum

1-2 cups real pomegranate or cranberry juice (to taste)

1-2 cups orange juice (to taste)

2 cups ginger ale

1 cup sliced strawberries and/or watermelon

½ cup blueberries

Sangria Directions:

1.  Using an ice cube tray, fill each section halfway with water and add blueberries to each cube.  Place in the freezer until solid.

2. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, rum, and fruit juices.  Feel free to adjust the ratios to your preference.  Add the sliced fruit and chill the pitcher in the freezer for at least 2 hours so the fruit can infuse the sangria.

3. For serving once the ice cubes are solid and the sangria is chilled, add the ginger ale just before pouring to keep it bubbly.  Then pour the sangria into glasses and add the blueberry ice cubes.  Garnish with a sliced strawberry and sip away!  Refrigerate any leftovers… and enjoy on another occasion.

For more drinks and cocktails for your party, take a look through our archives on Stagetecture.

How to Create a Great Outdoor Kitchen this Season

One idea to cheer yourself up considerably is to start thinking about and planning your outdoor barbecue parties. If you love great food and good company, then it’s time to start thinking about your “must have this summer” list and plan-of-action for your outdoor kitchen and bar.

Create an Outdoor Bar to Enjoy Nature

Think of your deck or patio as an extension to your house. Think of it as an “extra room” where you can enjoy warm, balmy days and pleasant evenings with family and friends. After spending so much of your time indoors during the winter, it’s only natural for outdoor decks or patios to become the best place for convivial social gatherings. We love these outdoor bar and kitchen ideas from DIY Network.

However, rather than simply filling up the space with chairs and tables and a modest grill, why not go all out and make it the favorite “room.” Yes, convert your deck or patio into a fully-functioning outdoor kitchen with all the comforts of a den.

Here are 4 outdoor kitchen ideas that go far beyond simply tossing hotdogs and hamburgers on a grill and eating at a wooden picnic table:

1. A Gas BBQ Grill

A built-in bbq gas grill is probably the first thing to think about when it comes to designing a great outdoor kitchen. Think about how many people usually come to your parties when you’re buying a grill. If you get something too small, then you won’t be able to cook all your meat, corn, and potatoes at the same time. It will be difficult to serve uniformly hot food to your family and visitors.

2. A Functional Outdoor Kitchen

There are three things that make a kitchen a functional place for culinary craft: electricity for appliances, plenty of countertop space for food preparation and placement, and refrigeration. There is no reason why you can’t have all three in your outdoor kitchen, too.

Electricity: It will make a huge difference to the quality of your small gatherings to have electricity to plug in your appliances. While you’re waiting for the food to cook on the grill, you could blend up smoothies or use a food processor for fresh salad dressing, meat sauces, and prepare quick and easy recipes. Instead of sitting around feeling hungry as the food heats up in the grill, you could be sampling drinks and appetizers.

Countertops: What’s the most frustrating thing about cooking in a small kitchen? It’s the lack of enough countertop space. So when planning your outdoor kitchen, be sure that you have enough countertop space for preparing your food and placing it after it’s cooked. Things will go a lot smoother if you’ve got all the counter space you need to stay organized.

Refrigeration: Imagine how convenient it will be to have a refrigerator under the countertop. This will save you the bother of running into your kitchen every time you need sauces and veggies. You’ll also be able to serve chilled cans of beer or bottles of wine.

3. A Full Outdoor Bar

If you tend to have many people at your fabulous outdoor parties, then a six-pack of beer or a bottle of wine isn’t going to cut it. You need a wet bar to practice all your mixology skills. It will also make it much easier to have a sink for cleaning up glasses and dishes.

4. An Outdoor Kitchen with Brick Fireplace

If you really want to get cozy, then think about adding an outdoor brick fireplace. After you’ve enjoyed your drinks from the wet bar and eaten a delicious meal, everyone can lounge around the fireplace in comfortable chairs and enjoy the ambiance of firelight.

Naturally, the more area you have available, the more you can do to create a magnificent outdoor kitchen that everyone will love. However, these simple ideas will help you get off to a good start.

For more outdoor kitchen ideas on Stagetecture, visit our outdoor home archives.

26 Holiday Cocktails Recipes for Entertaining

1. Rum Hibiscus Cocktail Recipe

The drink is so splendid that you can easily make it the drink of any big event – like the Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. The mixture of rum and hibiscus tea is thirst-quenching but light in alcohol – perfect for making an occasion just a little more festive and colorful. The flavors from mint sprigs and lemon juice have made the drink even better.

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2. Citrus Mulled Wine Recipe

It is tagged as a winter cocktail but no one prevents you to take a sip on a comfortably cool fall night! The preparation is done by mixing together red wine, honey, aromatic spices, and tart citrus fruits including lemon and orange. What’s even better? You can preserve it for two weeks and the spices’ flavors deepen over time!

3. Mojito with Extra Lime Recipe

A classic Mojito cocktail is welcome in any time of the year and for any occasion! The drink is punchy enough to rock any barbecue, party, or outdoor cookout. It is quite strong because of the white rum as the base but the effect has been softened a bit by using club soda and fragrant mint leaves and fresh lime juice.

4. Strawberry Basil Margarita Recipe

A cocktail drinks list would be incomplete without a margarita cocktail drink. And, when it is combined with the refreshing goodness of strawberries and basil leaves? Ah, heaven! The invigorating, uplifting drink is a perfect afternoon cocktail and ideal for awakening your taste buds. The preparation is also easy, as you just need tequila, limeade concentrate, strawberries, basil leaves, and water.

5. Valentine’s Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe

How about a love-cocktail drink? Seems enticing, right? Surprise your loved ones with this red-hot cosmopolitan cocktail recipe on the Valentine’s Day or any other special day. The easy-peasy recipe just needs vodka, orange flavor liqueur, and Ocean Spray Cran-Lime juice! It is a vibrant drink that kicks and adds a taste of elegance to a function.

We’ve tried to cover a cocktail drink for every kind of occasion in this recipe roundup list so that you don’t need to look otherwise next time while planning for a cocktail drink. Our selections are so luscious that they will increase the taste of the main and side dishes manifold.

21 Holiday Cocktails Recipes from Blogger Friends

Here is a list of our favorite 21 holiday cocktails that will surely get you in the holiday spirit! These colorful and festive drinks are easy to make and will most definitely impress your friends and family this holiday season. From sparkling apple ciders to peppermint vodka hot chocolate, thereís a cocktail to please everyone. The hardest part will be choosing your favorite!

1. Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria
2. Easy Thanksgiving Drink Recipes
3. Carribbean Eggnog
4. Whiskey Espresso
5. Candy Cane Cooler Cocktail
6. Kentucky Christmas Cocktail with Candied Orange
7. Blood Orange Negroni
8. Pumpkin Apple Cider Shandy
9. The Blitzen
10. Hot Buttered Rum
11. Fireball Cider
12. Hot Holiday Cider
13. Cranberry Mojito
14. Gingerbread Sparkler
15. Cranberry Wine Hibiscus Mint Cocktail
16. Chocolate Orange Cocktail
17. Cranberry Bellinis
18. Pear Chai Toddy
19. Sparkling Candy Cane Mimosa
20. Peppermint Vodka Hot Chocolate
21. Mint Cheer Holiday Cocktail

Looking for more holiday entertaining ideas?

Look to these holiday ideas to make your holiday party memorable!

15 Holiday Hostess Gifts

20 Christmas Centerpieces

This holiday enjoy your friends, family and enjoy entertaining with Stagetcture’s inspiration.