12 Days of MHM Christmas: 8th Day- Holiday Beverage / Cocktail Recipes

Merry Christmas from the Millennial Homemakers! This year, we’re celebrating by bringing you the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the eighth day of Christmas, the Millennial Homemakers give to you - Holiday Cocktails and Mocktails! We’ll share some of our favorite Christmas-inspired beverage recipes (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)! If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow! Check out these recipes and more on our 12 Days of Christmas Pinterest board! Recipes Shared:   Gingerbread Moscow Mules   Ingredients:1-½ oz vodka ¾ oz ginger syrup (check out the recipe here) Juice of ½ lime ¼ tsp Gingerbread spice ⅛ tsp molasses 4 ½ oz club soda Directions:In a copper mug, mix vodka, syrup, lime juice, spices, and molasses. Add crushed ice. Top with club soda.   Bourbon Milk Punch   Ingredients:1-½ oz Bourbon 1 oz simple syrup (check out the recipe here) 3 oz whole milk 2 dashes vanilla extract Nutmeg Directions:Combine bourbon, syrup, milk, and vanilla extract in a shaker over ice, and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a large rocks glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top,   Cranberry Ginger Bellini   Ingredients:1-½ cups sugar 1-½ cups cranberry juice 2 cups cranberries 4-5 sprigs rosemary 2 tbsp sliced ginger Chilled champagne Directions:In a small pot, combine sugar, juice, cranberries, rosemary, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for about 30 minutes (until cranberries start to pop open). Remove rosemary and mash cranberries. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until mixture is thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Add 2 tablespoons of mixtures to champagne flutes. Top with champagne.   Cranberry Apple Cider   Ingredients:1 liter apple juice (unsweetened) 2 cups orange juice (unsweetened) 1 liter cranberry juice (unsweetened) ½ cup sugar, stevia, or honey 3 whole cinnamon sticks ⅛ tsp ground cloves Directions:Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir. Cook 3-4 hours on low.   Jingle Bell Punch   Ingredients:12 oz frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups water ¼ cup sugar 2 liters ginger ale, chilled Sliced grapefruit, oranges, and frozen cranberries Directions:Combine lemonade, orange juice, cranberry juice, water, and sugar. Stir, then cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Add ginger ale and fruit. Serve.   Drinkable Pumpkin Pie   Ingredients:15 oz canned pumpkin 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 4 cups milk Directions:Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook for 3 hours on high. Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn’s jewelry line - Frazier Lynn