Mr. Kate Advent Calendar Day 8: Cozy Cocktails!
Is there anything better than the cozy, cheery feeling of the holidays? Snuggled by the fireplace, lights dimmed, a classic movie playing, the smell of cinnamon in the air … aaaah, pour me a glass of that!
Well, with these warm holiday cocktails, made with Skinnygirl® Vodka, that’s exactly what I intend to do! The best part about these drinks is that I know they’re low calorie, so I don’t have to feel guilty about doubling up on my gingerbread cookie consumption later. But they’re also incredibly delicious in their own right.
The Mulled Wine offers a spicier option that warms the soul and has a great citrus kick, while the Apple Cider is a little lighter and sweeter with a strong cinnamon taste. So much yum, so little time. Best of all, these recipes are for large batches, so you can bottle some up and give the gift of a homemade Skinnygirl® Cocktail this season.
Mulled Wine – Serves 10-12
Prep It:
1 bottle Skinnygirl® Cabernet Sauvignon 1 cup Skinnygirl® Bare Naked vodka 2-3 fresh orange slices 1 apple slice 2 tablespoons raisins 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons whole cardamom 2 teaspoons dried orange peel 5 anise stars 12 cloves ½ cup sugar Optional: rose petals or tea leaves
Do it!:
- Combine all the ingredients in a pot, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Watch the drink to make sure it never reaches a boil! If it boils, the alcohol will cook out of the mixture, and we don’t want that!
- When the wine is done simmering, carefully pour it into a glass bottle for safe keeping. You can drink it right away, but the longer the spices and fruit mull in the cocktail, the better it will taste.
- When you’re ready to drink it, pour the wine through a strainer to catch all of the spices and fruit pieces. Heat it up again, and you’re ready to go!
Hot Apple Cider – Serves 5-6
Prep It:
½ cup Skinnygirl® Bare Naked vodka 3 ¼ cup apple cider 5 slices of apple 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons whole cardamom 5 anise stars 12 cloves 1 tablespoon sugar
Do It!
- Combine all the ingredients in a pot, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Watch it closely to make sure it never reaches a boil!
- When the cider is done simmering, carefully pour it into a glass bottle for safe keeping. You can drink it right away, but the longer the spices and fruit stay in the cider, the better it will taste.
- When you’re ready to drink it, pour the cider through a strainer to catch all of the spices and fruit pieces. Heat it up again, and you’re ready to go!
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Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka with Natural Flavors, 30% Alc./Vol. ©2015 Skinnygirl Cocktails, Deerfield, IL (Per 1.5 oz – Average Analysis: Calories 75.1, Carbohydrates 0g, Protein 0g, Fat 0g)
Skinnygirl® California Cabernet Sauvignon Wine ©2015 Skinnygirl Cocktails, Deerfield, IL (Per 5 oz – Average Analysis: Calories 100, Carbohydrates 6g, Protein 0g, Fat 0g)
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