Friday, December 2, 2011

In the Spirits of the Holiday

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Every year people are dazzled by the flashing lights, snow, and holiday cheer. But with moving somewhere tropical that never calls for snow, I've been dazzled by the creative cocktails the local resorts have put together for everyone to enjoy. Also, since I am a rather big drinker, this appealed to me greatly. :)

Salted-Carmeltini
Godiva carmel liqueur
Stoli vanilla vodka
salt and cream

Rum Reindeer
Captin Morgan spiced rum
orange juice
cinnamon
ginger beer

White Christmas Martini
Godiva dark chocolate liqueur
kahlua
vanilla vodka
cherry brandy
mint leaves
graham cracker
cinnamon rim for garnish

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E Princess Drive, Scottsdale
480-585-4848

Holiday Cider
Captin Morgan spiced rum
Disaronno almond liqueur
apple and cranberry juice
orange zest and spices

Pumpkin Pie Martini
pumpkin pie vodka
Captin Morgan spiced rum
Frangelico hazelnut liqueur
cream and nutmeg
graham cracker rim

The Phoenician
6000 E Camelback Road, Phoenix
480-941-8200

Holly Berry
Midori melon liqueur
creme de menthe liqueur
creme de cacao liqueur
half and half
mint leaves and pomegranate seed for garnish

Season of Spice
cinnamon infused vodka
Kahlua
half and half
cinnamon
cinnamon sticks for garnish

The Wigwam
300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park
623-935-3811

Vanilla Chai Martini
Stoli vanilla vodka
Godiva white chocolate liqueur
chai syrup
half and half

Four Seasons Resort
10600 E Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale
480-515-5700

Santa's Dirty Little Secret
Don Julio tequila
Navan vanilla liqueur
Kahlua and carmel

Santa's Cider
Maker's Mark bourbon
butterscotch schnapps
hot apple cider

Hyatt Regency
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
480-444-1234

The Christmas Dream
amaretto
half and half
vodka over ice
topped with nutmeg

Sanat's Little Helper
cranberries
lime
ginger
gin
Cointreau
cranberry juice and sugar

The Sheraton
340 N Third Street, Phoenix
602-262-2500


xoxo Lola

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