About Cocktails: 12 Days of Cocktails, Round 2

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Cocktails Cocktails Popular Drinks Bar Basics Stories & Parties From Colleen Graham Christmas is right around the corner and this week we're going to finish up the 12 Days of Cocktails series. Today's edition has four of these great cocktails and tomorrow you will receive a special edition with the final four cocktails. Don't forget that all of this year's cocktails are being served at their respective bars and I encourage you to stop in to the one closest to you for a great drink and a little reprieve this week. Before we get to that, here's some news... Holiday Cocktail Contest Results... I'm pleased to share with you the winning recipe for the holiday cocktail contest. The honor goes to Jason Westplate for his version of Poinsettia Punch. His take on this holiday favorite includes Hendrick's Gin, Chambord, and not one, but three bitters which finish the drink off to perfection. Get the recipe... There were four finalists in this contest and each deserve a little credit and have their own splash of holiday spirit. Check those drinks out here... Also, tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline for the New Year's cocktail contest. Submit your recipe here... Day Five... Centennial Punch How about a little tropical flare in the midst of all this cold? Few drinks will get more tropical than this punch that is being served at The Stanton Social in New York City. It includes a pineapple-infused whiskey, coriander-pineapple syrup, and pineapple puree. Get the recipe... Holiday Spice More Pineapple Cocktails Search Related Topics:  whiskey cocktails  party punches  holiday cocktails Day Six... Gondolier Blanco White chocolate and and touch of mint make up this tempting cocktail that is on currently on The Venetian's cocktail menu. It is a creamy, white chocolate delight and the candy cane rim is the perfect finishing touch. Get the recipe... Killer Coco Chai More Dessert Cocktails Search Related Topics:  holiday cocktails  creamy cocktails  dessert cocktails Day Seven... Glogg Glogg, that classic Scandinavian punch that makes you feel all warm and toasty inside. This rendition is a recipe that Morten Sohlberg created for the trio of New York City restaurants, Smörgas Chef. This warm punch has a red wine base with vodka and either brandy or spiced rum and is accented with all of the favorite spices of the season.  Get the recipe... English Christmas Punch More Punch Recipes Search Related Topics:  holiday cocktails  holiday parties  warm cocktails Day Eight... Warm Fuzzies Get ready for a little warm and fuzzy feeling with this cocktail. It comes from Mixologist Holly Zack and The Wallace in Culver City, California. It is a classically-styled drink that uses an interesting rum with Cognac, a little bitter from Cynar, and a fresh egg. Delicious! Get the recipe... Coffee Cocktail More Brandy Cocktails Search Related Topics:  holiday cocktails  winter cocktails  brandy cocktails Related Searches Cocktail Recipe Classic Cocktails Holiday Recipe Christmas Recipe Cocktails Bars Featured Articles Aspenlicious Iceberg PAMA Pine Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp Spiced Silver Bell Waterloo Sunset   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 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 Cocktails Holiday Cocktails Winter Cocktails Warm Cocktails   Follow me on: Advertisement