Party Flavors

Three more quick and easy drinks that are sure to impress your holiday guests

by Noah Rothbaum

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Cider and Wild Turkey Rye

 4 oz fresh apple cider

1½ oz Wild Turkey 101 straight rye whiskey

Fresh nutmeg, grated

[1] Heat cider. [2] Pour rye into a mug. [3] Add cider on top. [4] Stir, and top off with a dash of nutmeg. (You can also make the drink cold: Just pour the rye and cider into a glass, top with nutmeg, and garnish with a slice of apple or lemon.) [5] Serve.

Chocolate Tequila Martini

1 oz Don Julio Blanco tequila

1½ oz white cacao liqueur

Dash of mint liqueur [

[1] Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. [2] Stir lightly; do not shake. [3] Pour into a martini glass. (If you’re trying to impress, rim the glass with shredded coconut before filling.) [4] Serve.

Coffee and Cream Martini

½ oz light cream

1 shot chilled espresso (plain or lightly sweetened)

½ oz GranGala Triple Orange liqueur

½ oz vodka

Orange twist (sliced orange peel)

[1] Slightly whip the cream using a small whisk or spoon. [2] Add the espresso, GranGala, and vodka to a shaker full of ice. [3] Shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled martini glass. [4] Garnish with the cream and an orange twist. (To save time, brew and chill the espresso before your party starts.) [5] Serve.