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Thanksgiving Spirits Advent Calendar Game

Thanksgiving Spirits Advent Calendar Game

Here's how to play: Put the numbers 1-24 in a bowl and have your guests pick and open that numbers window. Then they get to make a cocktail out of whatever product they end up with. Have a selection of common mixers and garnishes handy- club soda, sprite, tonic, cranberry juice, oj, lemon and lime wedges, etc Step up your party game and make it a ‘cocktail making contest’. After your guests have picked a number and pulled out a bottle let them go to town! Get even more creative with your cocktail supplies: bitters, mango juice, pineapple juice, hot...

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Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Cocktails

Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Cocktails

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t heard of Girls Scout Cookies. And not many of us can resist them! But how many of us know how the whole Girl Scout cookie craze started? Back in 1922 a sugar cookie recipe was sent out in their seasonal newsletter along with a request to use it as the basis for fundraising. Every one of the 2000 scouts dutifully made at least one batch to sell. From there it quickly became a huge hit. I mean, who can resist a cookie!!! Interestingly, there has only been one year that the Girl...

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What to do with a Spirits Advent Calendar after Advent has started…

What to do with a Spirits Advent Calendar after Advent has started…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You LOVE your Spirits Advent Calendar (I mean who wouldn't love 24 craft distilled whiskeys, gins and vodkas that are perfect for getting you into the 'spirit' of the holidays!) but you didn't get it until 5 days after Advent started! What are you going to do? Does this mean you have to wait until next year? Absolutely not!!! Here are a few suggestions: Play catch up Each mini in the calendar is just about a shot worth of spirit so make yourself a drink… or two Find an Advent buddy Start on Dec 13th with your advent buddy and...

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Boozy Baking part 3: Side Dishes

Boozy Baking part 3: Side Dishes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spending a lot of time with your relatives this Thanksgiving? Here is a way to bring a little something extra to the table this year! Baking with spirits (Boozy Baking) is an easy way to add a unique flavor to your Thanksgiving favorites. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Cranberry sauce 1 12oz bag fresh cranberries ½ peeled granny smith apple, finely chopped 1C sugar Orange peel ½ C Juice of 1 fresh orange ½ C HDC Blood Orange Vodka ½ t cinnamon ½ t nutmeg 2-3 cloves Put all ingredients in pot, simmer on stove over low heat until cranberries burst and liquid reduces[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column...

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