About Cocktails: 12 Days of Cocktails, Week One

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Cocktails Cocktails Popular Drinks Bar Basics Stories & Parties From Colleen Graham, your Guide to Cocktails Welcome to the first round of cocktails in the 2013 12 Days of Cocktails series. I have a great and diverse line up of drinks to share this year and I think you will enjoy exploring the collection and sharing them at your holiday gatherings. Each of the twelve recipes were created by talented mixologists working behind some of today's top bars, nothing contrived or ordinary here, but also nothing too extraordinary that it's impractical to make at home. Also, these drinks are included in the respective venue's holiday drink menu, so if you see a bar that's near you, stop in and enjoy that drink straight from the source. In other news, the New Year's Cocktail Contest is still open for entries and the December 20th deadline is approaching fast. Submit your recipe and explore the current entries here...   Day One... Caramel Irish Coffee The Caramel Irish Coffee is currently being served up at Haven Rooftop at Times Square and is a nice rendition of the classic Irish Coffee. To make it, you'll simply add a little Baileys and butterscotch schnapps, then top it all with a caramel drizzle. Yum! Get the recipe... Irish Winter More Coffee Cocktails Search Related Topics:  holiday parties  holiday cocktails  whiskey cocktails Day Two... Texas Farm Nog Tequila eggnog? Oh, yeah! This recipe comes from Amber West at Dallas' Central 214 and it is a fantastic eggnog that may even appeal to the most anti-nog of drinkers. Sherry and a selection of holiday spices are also in the mix, but you will need to let it set for two days for the best results, so plan ahead. Get the recipe... White Christmas More Eggnog Recipes Search Related Topics:  holiday parties  holiday cocktails  tequila cocktails Day Three... Holiday Spirit If you are looking for a unique tasting drink to quickly mix up at your holiday party, this is a perfect option. It comes from Sweet Hospitality Group, specialists in catering to premier events, so you know it's going to be a fast mix. You'll start by prepping a cranberry-fig shrub a day or two in advance, then come party time, just add it to a mix of rum and port and top it off with spicy ginger beer and seltzer. Get the recipe... The Marriage of Figaro More Holiday Cocktails Search Related Topics:  holiday parties  holiday cocktails  rum cocktails Day Four... Christmas Clementine Pomander A fun drink from KTCHN Restaurant in NYC, this spectacular fruit cocktail has a surprising twist that is not normally associated with the holidays. Mezcal is the star of this cocktail and its smoke is fantastic against the citrus and mint. The pinnacle of this one is the aromatic garnish of a clove-studded clementine. Get the recipe... Clementine Crush More Mezcal Cocktails Search Related Topics:  holiday parties  holiday cocktails  tequila cocktails Related Searches Bar Cocktails Holiday Recipe Whiskey Cocktails Classic Cocktails Best Cocktails Featured Articles Winter Cocktails Martini Cocktails Holiday Gifts for the Bartender Whiskey Cocktails Coffee-Infused Bourbon Brown Sugar Spiced Simple Syrup   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Colleen Graham Cocktails Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cocktails newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More Holiday Cocktails Kilbeggan Ginger Toddy Toasted Macaroon Cocktail Cappuccino Cascades   Follow me on: Advertisement