On the 14th day of Advent, Earth brings you three drinks that will add a dose of holiday cheer to your evening or Christmas event!
The Earth
What you'll need:
- Tito’s Handmade Vodka (or your favorite vodka)
- Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
- Bailey’s Irish Cream (mmm, creamy)
- Vanilla Ice Cream (I prefer Mayfield, made in Athens, Tennessee, but get your favorite!)
- A blender
- A 1.5 oz shot glass or something of equivalent size
Those of you in the southern hemisphere may enjoy this hot weather drink! The Earth is my take on the classic mudslide, using vanilla ice cream instead of heavy cream.
Begin by placing two to three scoops of ice cream in the blender, followed by three to four pieces of ice. Next, mix in 1 shot of Tito’s, 1 shot of Kahlúa, and 1 shot of Bailey’s. If you want something a little stronger, you can add in another shot of Tito’s without affecting the taste too much!
Close your blender, and put it on the “ice cream” setting if you have one. Blend until the ice is completely gone and the consistency is similar to that of a milkshake. It is a perfect pair to a batch of brownies!
The Sirapyro
- Ole Smoky Cinnamon Whiskey (or your favorite high-quality cinnamon whiskey - see below)
- Apple Juice (I prefer Publix brand, but any will do, really)
- A way to warm the apple juice
This is my favorite cold weather drink! The choice of cinnamon whiskey is important here. Fireball is, of course, the most (in)famous cinnamon whiskey, and I have used it to make this drink before with great success. Personally, I find Fireball too syrup-y and sticky. A friend of mine yelled at me for drinking Fireball and recommended Ole Smoky, and, to his credit, he was right. It was a night and day difference.
Fill a lowball glass up about halfway with apple juice and put it in the microwave. I usually do about 45 seconds; it should be hot enough that it’s steaming when you take it out, but not so hot that it would burn your mouth if you were to drink it. Fill it to the top with cinnamon whiskey and stir!
The Cireon
This is our take on the French drink called the Kir Royale. You may be wondering “Earth, if it’s a French drink, why is it called The Cireon?”
The answer to that question is easy: Cireon is Dutch, and they’re basically the same as the French. Thus, The Cireon.
What you’ll need:
- Chambord
- Your favorite champagne
- Lemon juice
- Champagne flute
This one is quick, easy, and perfect for a warm night as you sit on the porch chatting with your friends.
All you have to do is pour a shot or so of Chambord in the glass, and then fill it to the top with champagne! It’s typical to add a bit of lemon juice at the end too; I wasn’t a fan of the lemon juice the first time I had it, but it grows on ya.
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