Holiday Spirits (Drinks)

[specialkdanemom]

I was just curious if anyone has special Holiday drinks/recipes that they would like to share.  
My sister comes in from Colorado at Christmas time and we have our annual "Holiday Drink".  We each find new recipes to share and take home.  It's kinda like a cookie swap.  I won't usually drink these "specialty" drinks, but will occasionally have a Coffeetini or similar "dessert" type drink after dinner at a restaurant.  We enjoy doing this when we get together... it makes "our time" togther that much better.
Here's one of my favorites:

Chocolate Martinis

Chocolate rim
Godiva liqueur
Shaved milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate

8 ounces (1cup) Godiva liquer
4 ounces (1/2 cup) vodka
1/2 cup half-and-half

Dip the edges of 4 martini glasses in liqueur and rim them with chocolate.

In a small saucepan, combine the liqueur, vodka, and half-and-half.  Heat over medium to medium-high heat until warm but not hot.  Pour into the rimmed martini glasses and serve. 

I look forward to seeing other recipes... non-alchol,too please.  I'm always looking for wonderful things for the kids.

[brigid67]

My grandmother use to make her own Irish whisky brew.  I don't have the recipe with me but I will be up at her house next week to pack up her stuff (and also to pick up Polar) when I get it I will post it.
Timmie

[k2campbell]

I came up with a a really yummy non-alcoholic Christmas drink that would work for adults and kids alike.  Is so easy.

Mix Koala Springs Kiwi, Lime + Grapefruit with a little grenadine - delicious.  Is a sweet yet tart drink, kind of like a Shirley Temple but more refreshing.  I love it...  We buy Koala Springs at our local grocery store, a case of 24 bottles goes for about $14.00.

[specialkdanemom]

Yum!!  These are all going on my list!!  Keep'um comming.

[Nina]

My fav is easy.

Eggnog with a twist 

One shot of spiced rum
Eggnog to fill glass. (I use the light eggnog)
You can also add cinnamon or nutmeg.
Can also be served warm.


Nina
Edit: I also like coffee with Baily's Irish cream in it.

[shangrila]

My only official holiday drink is one that I used to make every Thanksgiving as a kid.

My mom always made this fruit salad dish with fruit coctail, mandarin oranges, cool whip, marshmallows, and I can't remember what else (I'm thinking maybe pinapple slices and maraschino cherries). Anyways, I hated the dish. But what I did like was the drink I made from the dish. I would take the fruit syrup from all the cans (you have to drain them for the recipe) and then I would mix that with gingerale. I called it my 'thanksgiving cocktail'. I haven't had one in awhile but I remember loving it