Three simple ingredients make this sweet bread cocktail all the sweeter! The ‘it’ cocktail of the moment at Cork Bar inside Hotel Contessa. Whip one up for the holidays!
Formal
Hog Nog
A seasonal sip from my friends at Salty Sow in Austin! Made with Tru Crusoe Spiced Rum, Godiva White Chocolate and brown sugar syrup.
Christmas Came Early Cocktail
A seasonal gin-based concoction with mulled wine just in time for Christmas!
Rudolph’s Ruby Red Cocktail
Grapefruit lovers will go nuts for Rudolph’s Ruby Red – ready in a pinch!
Cork Bar’s Candy Cane Martini
A delish holiday creation from the Cork Bar at Hotel Contessa. It tastes just like its namesake!
Winter Toe Tickler Punch
The Toe Tickler Punch packs exactly that! This is a dry, flavorful cocktail with Hendrick’s Gin, fresh lemon juice and cinnamon spiced tea. The winter beckons…
Yule Tide Mule
A Christmas twist on the classic Moscow Mule (with fresh lavender!) from the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa. It’s so easy to create!
Masraff’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Cocktail
I fell in love with the name and presentation of this new holiday martini from Masraff’s. Made with creamy vanilla vodka and Butterscotch Schnapps.
Spiced Rum Hot Chocolate
Introducing the hot chocolate of the holidays! You’ll be wowed by this recipe that calls for Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum as well as Butterscotch Schnapps ;). A spirited libation from William Grant & Sons.
Grilled Pulpo with Pimentón and Olives (Octopus)
Take the mystery out of preparing octopus. It’s delicious, easy to do and affordable! My friends at H-E-B Cooking Connection shared this fantastic recipe for serving up during the holidays…
Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
Warm Sweet Potato Whipped Bundt Cake with a maple glaze from CURRENT inside The Westin At The Woodlands! Plated with spicy Texas pecans and whipped cream in a local honey drizzle.
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
These Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes (“Purè di Patate all’Olio”) from star chef Lidia Bastianich are SO easy! Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes work perfectly, along with kosher salt, black pepper and EVOO – that’s all folks!
Marinated Winter Squash
Beautiful butternut squash (“Zucca Gialla Marinata”), sliced and fried, then layered with basil leaves and a simple garlic marinade from Lidia Bastianich! Sure to make for a fabulous appetizer or side for your holiday table.
Prune-Stuffed Roast Loin of Pork
A luscious Pork Loin, or “Arrosto di Maiale alle Prugne,” from Lidia Bastianich. This juicy holiday centerpiece comes stuffed with bourbon-soaked prunes, which give it that extra something from this Italian-born celebrity chef!
Whipped Honey Pumpkin Butter
Holy Moly! This whipped honey pumpkin butter from my friends at Frank San Antonio is absolutely delicious! Try it on everything from dinner rolls to desserts…