{"id":7872,"date":"2015-12-17T09:26:11","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T14:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/?p=7872"},"modified":"2015-12-17T09:26:11","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T14:26:11","slug":"impress-your-guests-with-these-festive-holiday-drink-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/impress-your-guests-with-these-festive-holiday-drink-recipes","title":{"rendered":"Impress Your Guests With These Festive Holiday Drink Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Christmas just around the corner, it\u2019s time to start planning for your holiday get-togethers &#8211; and I\u2019m not just talking about the meal or baked goodies! Punch up your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/holiday-party-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holiday party<\/a> by adding a selection of delicious and festive drinks! Your guests will love you for it.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of fun holiday drink recipes that will accommodate all of your guests: from the kids (non-alcoholic) to the adults (alcoholic), and even those on specialty diets (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, Paleo).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Non-Alcoholic-holiday-drink-recipes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"355\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Non-Alcoholic-holiday-drink-recipes.jpg\" alt=\"Non Alcoholic holiday drink recipes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Non-Alcoholic-holiday-drink-recipes.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Non-Alcoholic-holiday-drink-recipes-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hot-drinks-danner.png\" alt=\"Hot drinks danner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hot-drinks-danner.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hot-drinks-danner-300x49.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Peppermint White Chocolate Hot Cocoa<\/h3>\n<p>A classic holiday drink perfect for warming your guests and indulging their sweet tooth! This drink will taste complex but is super simple to make.<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups of whole or 2% milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of white chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of Peppermint Hershey\u2019s Kisses<\/li>\n<li>Whipped cream (optional but encouraged!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 10 minutes or less! Get the full recipe from Will Cook for Smiles <a href=\"http:\/\/www.willcookforsmiles.com\/2013\/12\/peppermint-white-chocolate-hot-cocoa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Hot Chocolate (Vegan)<\/h3>\n<p>Have vegan guests and don\u2019t want them to feel left out? Here\u2019s a vegan hot cocoa recipe that is both delicious and accommodating!<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 \u00bd cups soy milk (or almond milk!)<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp white sugar (or substitute with maple syrup to taste for a natural sweetener!)<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>A pinch of ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>A pinch of cayenne pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 10 minutes or less! Check out the full recipe from All Recipes <a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/165500\/delicious-vegan-hot-chocolate\/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&amp;referringId=933&amp;referringContentType=recipe%20hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Homemade Hot Apple Cider (Paleo, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free)<\/h3>\n<p>This holiday treat accommodates even the most complicated diets! It\u2019s quite easy to make and will allow all of your guests to participate in a delicious holiday treat, even if they have dietary restrictions!<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 cups apple juice (no sugar-added)<\/li>\n<li>2 cups water (if you want a stronger apple taste, do an additional cup of apple juice and 1 cup water)<\/li>\n<li>5 cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves<\/li>\n<li>1 orange, sliced but with the skin still on<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Maple syrup to taste if you want to naturally sweeten it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 15 minutes. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummly.com\/recipe\/external\/Homemade-Hot-Apple-Cider-1340693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See here<\/a> for the full recipe from Elana\u2019s Pantry.<\/p>\n<h3>Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte (Naturally Sweetened, Gluten-free)<\/h3>\n<p>This drink is accommodating to those who are gluten-sensitive or intolerant while still being indulgent. Even those on a sugar-free diet can enjoy it as it\u2019s naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Since it\u2019s a latte, this would be a great afternoon treat or after dinner drink!<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsweetened almond (or soy) milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup hot brewed coffee<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp of pure pumpkin puree<\/li>\n<li>1-2 tbsp of maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp vanilla extract (preferably pure vanilla!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 10-15 minutes. Haute &amp; Healthy Living has the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummly.com\/recipe\/external\/Maple-Pumpkin-Spice-Latte-1356650\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full recipe<\/a> with very tempting pictures of the end result!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Cold-drinks-banner.png\" alt=\"Cold drinks banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Cold-drinks-banner.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Cold-drinks-banner-300x49.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Sleigh Driver<\/h3>\n<p>This punch is a fresh, festive take on the traditional holiday cider! It does contain sugar but it\u2019s suitable for guests who are gluten or dairy intolerant.<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup water<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled, sliced)<\/li>\n<li>3 pears chopped into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n<li>2 quarts of apple cider<\/li>\n<li>1 lemon (halved, sliced)<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp ground allspice<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh cranberries<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 1 hour. Visit Eating Well for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipes\/sleigh_driver.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full recipe<\/a> and step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n<h3>Indulgent Peppermint Punch:<\/h3>\n<p>This one\u2019s a crowd pleaser! It is super simple to make, plus who doesn\u2019t like ice cream-based drinks?<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 quart of peppermint ice cream<\/li>\n<li>1 cup cold milk<\/li>\n<li>2 liters of chilled ginger ale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 5 minutes or less! Review the full recipe from All Recipes <a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/22290\/peppermint-punch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Refreshing Cranberry Lime Spritzer<\/h3>\n<p>This is a great \u2018mocktail\u2019 and is accommodating for a sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free diet! It\u2019s also great for any \u2018dieting\u2019 guests since it\u2019s calorie-free. You can easily turn this into a alcoholic drink by adding vodka and if you use potato-based vodka, it\u2019ll still be gluten-free. (Psst! <a href=\"http:\/\/celiacdisease.about.com\/od\/GlutenFreeAlcohol\/a\/Gluten-Free-Vodka-List.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out this list<\/a> of gluten-free vodkas)<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups natural cranberry juice without added sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 cups lime seltzer water<\/li>\n<li>2 limes<\/li>\n<li>Cranberries and lime wedges for garnish<\/li>\n<li>Can naturally sweeten with Agave nectar if desired! (1\/2 tsp)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 5 minutes or less! Full instructions for this super simple drink recipe provided by Sugar-Free Mom <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sugarfreemom.com\/recipes\/cranberry-lime-spritzer-non-alcoholic-no-sugar-added\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"355\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Alcoholic-holiday-drink-recipes.jpg\" alt=\"Alcoholic holiday drink recipes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Alcoholic-holiday-drink-recipes.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Alcoholic-holiday-drink-recipes-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hot-drinks-danner.png\" alt=\"Hot drinks danner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hot-drinks-danner.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Hot-drinks-danner-300x49.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Hot Spiced Christmas Wine<\/h3>\n<p>This traditional mulled wine is a great accompaniment to your holiday dinner! It&#8217;s fairly easy to make and you can even use a slow-cooker to make the process a little less labor intensive.<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oranges<\/li>\n<li>2 bottles of red wine (750 ml each)<\/li>\n<li>1 bottle white wine (750 ml)<\/li>\n<li>1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thinly<\/li>\n<li>3 cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup brandy (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours. You can find the directions (and rave reviews from those who\u2019ve made it for their holiday parties) at All Recipes <a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/154602\/hot-spiced-christmas-wine\/?internalSource=rotd&amp;referringId=933&amp;referringContentType=recipe%20hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>Spiced Hot Milk Brandy<\/h3>\n<p>For your guests who are on a sugar-free, gluten-free diet, this recipe will be a nice holiday treat! It\u2019s a popular drink in New Orleans and ideal for sipping after a rich meal.<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup milk (sub with almond milk or soy milk if you have vegan guests!)<\/li>\n<li>2 ounces brandy<\/li>\n<li>1 star anise<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp fresh grated nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 5-10 minutes! Check out the full recipe from Nosh My Way <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummly.com\/recipe\/external\/Spiced-Hot-Milk-Brandy-1359077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Black Cherry Bourbon Hot Chocolate<\/h3>\n<p>Chocolate and cherry make a great combination, especially when you invite bourbon to the party! Your guests will love you for introducing them to this indulgent drink.<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups milk<\/li>\n<li>5 tbsp hot chocolate mix<\/li>\n<li>2 ounces of Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon (Jim Beam)<\/li>\n<li>Whipped cream<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate shavings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 10 minutes or less! Sugar and Soul has the recipe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummly.com\/recipe\/external\/Black-Cherry-Bourbon-Hot-Chocolate-1360758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Cold-drinks-banner.png\" alt=\"Cold drinks banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Cold-drinks-banner.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Cold-drinks-banner-300x49.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Christmas Punch<\/h3>\n<p>A sweet and festive Christmas Punch that is great without alcohol for the kids but can easily be adapted for the adults by mixing with champagne or adding rum and triple sec to taste!<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups water<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>5-6 cups of pineapple juice<\/li>\n<li>4 cups cranberry juice<\/li>\n<li>1 liter of ginger ale (alcohol version can sub this for champagne!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 10 minute then let it chill. Here\u2019s the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chilled-christmas-punch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full recipe<\/a> from Taste of Home.<\/p>\n<h3>American Eggnog<\/h3>\n<p>No holiday party is complete without eggnog, but did you know you can make your own? This recipe is a bit more complex and does need to be made 5-10 days ahead of time but the end result is worth it!<\/p>\n<p><i>Ingredients:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup brandy<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup sherry wine<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup Jamaican rum<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup whiskey<\/li>\n<li>12 eggs, separated<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 quart whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1 quart heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 quart vanilla ice cream (for serving!)<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp of nutmeg as garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation\/Cook Time: 30 minutes prep, 30 minutes cook time then 5-10 days refrigerated. Find the full instructions on All Recipes <a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/131249\/early-american-eggnog\/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&amp;referringId=141&amp;referringContentType=recipe%20hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Want to become a professional event planner, so you can plan the perfect party to go with these drinks? Enroll in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC&#8217;s leading online course<\/a> today!\u00a0<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect holiday drink recipe for your upcoming festivities? 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