Summary: 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
