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Featuring chocolate, coffee, mint and cream, this sweet and sophisticated After Eight shot might best be served “after eight,” when the kids are in bed dreaming of sugar plums and you’re ready for a dessert-like treat named for the popular candy! This is the fifth post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series. On the…
This snowball shot is a delicious combination of brandy, peppermint schnapps and white creme de cacao that will deck the halls with holiday cheer! This is the fourth post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series. On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: one Snowball shot, one Black Forest Cake…
Named for the famous dessert, the Black Forest Cake shot is the perfect balance of chocolate, coffee, cherry and cream. Your guests will love you for serving it to them! This is the third post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series. On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: one…
This Ginger Molasses Cookies recipe is my all time favorite. They are satisfying, delicious and the perfect complement to your holiday cookie tray. (I actually prefer these to any chocolate cookie, which is freaky if you know me!) These truly are the best ginger molasses cookies I’ve ever tasted. I’m still surprised that I like them as much…
A potent, liquid version of the popular candy, this Chocolate Raspberry Kiss shot is a short and sweet burst of flavor to kiss the lips of your true holiday love! This is the second post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series: On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: one…
Reminiscent of candy canes, peppermint bark and chocolate covered mints, the Peppermint Patty is a wonderful shot for launching your happy holiday season! This is the first post in my 12 Shots of Christmas series: on the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: a shot named Peppermint Patty! This year I…
This chocolate eggnog martini recipe is such a wonderful combination of Kahlúa, vanilla vodka and eggnog! It’s smooth as silk and so balanced you have to remind yourself there’s liquor in it. Something that’s very hard for me to do is choose my favorite holiday cocktail. There are so many good ones! I guess what…
This cream cheese pistachio cookies recipe is one of my most requested cookie recipes. People love them! They are soft, dense and flavorful inside!! Meet Pistachio Cookies “What is IN these?” That’s what I hear when I bring these cookies anywhere. I’m known in my family for my cookies (that and my cocktails.) So, when people…
This mistletoe martini recipe is a delight! Not only is it different from your average martini, it’s also simple and delicious! The combination of cherry brandy with the sweet and sour flavors gives this martini a special taste that continues to satisfy with each sip. There are so many variations of the mistletoe martini on…
These pumpkin scones have such a great texture and taste that you are going to want to eat them all year round. And the maple pumpkin glaze complements this delicious breakfast treat beautifully. Are you one of those people who stops eating anything with pumpkin in it once winter is over? Leave me a comment…
I usually make this cranberry cosmo recipe at the holiday season! It’s a beautiful and scrumptious cocktail that should probably be consumed year round. So, let’s change things up peeps! There are only three ingredients in this delicious cocktail. And the thing that is so amazing about this cranberry cosmo is that the beautiful color…
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