The holiday season is a great time to visit with friends and family, and sometimes to share a drink. The following are some recipes for easy-to-make cocktails.
Please remember to drink responsibly.
Easy Blende Eggnog
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 large eggs
3/4 cup brandy
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream, sugar, and nutmeg just to a simmer. In a blender, blend the eggs on low speed for one minute. With the motor running, gradually add the hot cream mixture. Blend until frothy, about 30 seconds more. Add the brandy and blend to combine. Serve warm.
Mulled Wine With Cranberries
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 pieces star anise
3 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the wine and cranberries and bring back to a simmer. Serve warm.
Grapefe Fruit Cosmo
Ingredients
1 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce triple sec
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
In a shaker with ice, mix together the vodka, triple sec, grapefruit juice, and lime juice. Strain into a martini glass.
These recipes are from Real Simple. For more cocktail recipes, visit realsimple.com.
