I joke with friends that I’m a “seasonal” drinker.
During the hot (triple digit!) summer months, I can’t get enough vodka…. just kidding! But, really, a lime ‘n’ ginger Moscow Mule or raspberry mojito is entirely refreshing when it’s practically too hot to be clothed.
In all honesty, I am not a “big drinker.” During the summer, I’ll enjoy adult beverages more often as it’s simple to create a relatively sinless cocktail (i.e. ginger kombucha + vodka + fresh lime juice = a healthier Moscow Mule with probiotics!).
Yet, now that it’s winter, a chilly cocktail in a frosted copper cup is not nearly as appealing. Plus, I seem to stereotype winter cocktails as sinfully sweet, which isn’t my style.
I want to give winter cocktails a chance, so I volunteered to mix up a holiday beverage for Christmas dinner this year. I used Foodie.com to create a collection of festive winter cocktails: from red and green Pomegranate and Rosemary Spritzers to Apple Cider Moscow Mules and Mulled Pear Sangria, I am beginning to think I might have a liking for cold-weather cocktails.
Check out 12 Festive Winter Cocktails
by Hillary at Foodie.com
Winter Sun Cocktail [with clementines!]
Spiced Amaretto Apple Cider Kiss
And seeing as though this blog is about balanced, healthy living, here are 8 Tips for Healthier Boozing. Happy Holidays!
What seasonal winter cocktails do you enjoy?
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Foodie.com. As always, opinions are my own.
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honey & basil walnut crusted salmon.
fresh & fit {15-minute} summer pasta.
christmas crunch granola.
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Yum!! These cocktails look amazing. I especially want to try that spiced Amaretto one – a fave!
I just discovered Moscow Mules and they are so good! I bet making them healthier with Apple Cider Vinegar is really good!
I love ACV, too, but I believe they’re made with regular apple cider.
I think I need to try that amaretto apple cider! I’m always looking for festive drink recipes over the holidays. My mom and I love to make hot mulled wine in the crock pot.