Mainely Martha

December is here and holiday prep is underway. The tree has been cut, the pantry is fully stocked with baking supplies and today, a trip to the liquor store for the cocktail essentials is complete and am now ready to begin making spirits bright.

While the joy of holiday parties is to mix and mingle; it is also fun to try out new cocktails. And a staple to have in stock is prosecco.  Prosecco chilled on it’s own or in combination with other ingredients can easily add the sparkle to your glass of cheer.

A classic; the Poinsettia, with a splash of cointreau and cranberry juice is a crowd pleaser; simple, crisp and clean.  Then, taking that to the next level; my newly added cocktail recipe, the Raspberry Sparkle. This concoction is a result of taking other favorites which build on the prosecco base with a step up of flavor and a splash of color for a festive treat.

But if prosecco isn’t your thing, no worries…I have added another new one that I am calling the Abominable for it’s stark white color and, as my husband put it , “punch in the face flavor. ” And, if you have more than one, you may become a Bumble; I double-dog dare you!

I plan to pour quite a bit of holiday cheer and happy to pass along the recipes that pass the test.  But, if all of the hustle and bustle is making your head spin and you can’t grapple with the mixing of potions, the classic glass of red, white or bubbly may be all you need.

And as the weeks progress through the holiday season, going from one get together to another, continue to check MainelyMartha.com for additional holiday spirits to try out this season….and jingle all the way!

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas but if the white runs out, I’ll drink red.