It's the holiday season! What better way to celebrate the holidays this year then with festive holiday drinks. The holidays are always filled with parties, gatherings and nights out on the town. This year, spice up your night out (or in) with some fun and festive beverages. If you're a bourbon lover than this article is for you! Here we'll take a look at several festive drinks that are bourbon based. We'll go through different drinks for different events so that you can have the perfect drink for your special holiday gathering!
Home Holiday Gatherings
We'll start with home holiday gatherings. If you're having a gathering at your house, here are some great drinks that you can serve. Whether you're having a large or small gathering, these cocktails are sure to be a big hit!
Traditional Homemade Eggnog
What's a holiday season without eggnog? This homemade recipe is perfect for a large or small party.
Here's the recipe:
9 large eggs, separated
2 ¼ cups sugar
1 ½ cup dark rum
1 ½ cup brandy
½ cup bourbon
10 cups heavy cream
1-2 tbsp nutmeg, to taste
½ gallon quality vanilla ice cream
Directions:
1. separate the eggs and set them aside
2. using a mixer or a whisk, mix the egg yolks and the sugar until very thick and creamy
3. add rum, brandy and bourbon - continue to mix
4. add heavy cream an nutmeg and continue to mix on a low speed
5. using another bowl, mix the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add into other mixture and mix well
6. cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best)
7. an hour before serving, add ice cream and blend well
8. pour into bowl and sprinkle extra nutmeg over the top
9. use within 3 days - serves 20-30
Now because this is such a large mixture of items, you don't really have to go top shelf for this drink. Some Old Grand Dad will definitely do the trick for a great drink recipe on a budget!
Bourbon Punch
If you're having a big gathering and are looking to go the punch route, then this recipe for bourbon punch may be just what you're looking for.
Here's the recipe:
Home Holiday Gatherings
We'll start with home holiday gatherings. If you're having a gathering at your house, here are some great drinks that you can serve. Whether you're having a large or small gathering, these cocktails are sure to be a big hit!
Traditional Homemade Eggnog
What's a holiday season without eggnog? This homemade recipe is perfect for a large or small party.
Here's the recipe:
9 large eggs, separated
2 ¼ cups sugar
1 ½ cup dark rum
1 ½ cup brandy
½ cup bourbon
10 cups heavy cream
1-2 tbsp nutmeg, to taste
½ gallon quality vanilla ice cream
Directions:
1. separate the eggs and set them aside
2. using a mixer or a whisk, mix the egg yolks and the sugar until very thick and creamy
3. add rum, brandy and bourbon - continue to mix
4. add heavy cream an nutmeg and continue to mix on a low speed
5. using another bowl, mix the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add into other mixture and mix well
6. cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best)
7. an hour before serving, add ice cream and blend well
8. pour into bowl and sprinkle extra nutmeg over the top
9. use within 3 days - serves 20-30
Now because this is such a large mixture of items, you don't really have to go top shelf for this drink. Some Old Grand Dad will definitely do the trick for a great drink recipe on a budget!
Bourbon Punch
If you're having a big gathering and are looking to go the punch route, then this recipe for bourbon punch may be just what you're looking for.
Here's the recipe:
Comments
On that note, i'm definately getting drunk during the holidays.
I can attest, these are all awesome!
Thanks for the drink recipes, I might just have to try a few.
Some yummy sounding mixes here. Thanks
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