Party flavors

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Three more quick and easy drinks that are sure to impress your holiday guests

Cider and Wild Turkey Rye

    4 oz fresh apple cider
1 1/2 oz Wild Turkey 101
      straight rye whiskey
      Fresh nutmeg, grated

[1] Heat cider. [2] Pour rye into a mug.
[3] Add cider on top. [4] Stir, and top
off with a dash of nutmeg. (You can
also make the drink cold: Just pour the
rye and cider into a glass, top with nutmeg,
and garnish with a slice of apple
or lemon.) [5] Serve.

Chocolate Tequila Martini

    1 oz Don Julio Blanco tequila
1 1/2 oz white cacao liqueur
      Dash of mint liqueur

[1] Pour all ingredients into a shaker
filled with ice. [2] Stir lightly; do not
shake. [3] Pour into a martini glass.
(If you're trying to impress, rim the
glass with shredded coconut before
filling.) [4] Serve.

Coffee and Cream Martini

1/2 oz light cream
  1 shot chilled espresso
    (plain or lightly sweetened)
1/2 oz GranGala Triple
    Orange liqueur
1/2 oz vodka
    Orange twist (sliced orange peel)

[1] Slightly whip the cream using a
small whisk or spoon. [2] Add the
espresso, GranGala, and vodka to a
shaker full of ice. [3] Shake vigorously,
and strain into a chilled martini glass.
[4] Garnish with the cream and an
orange twist. (To save time, brew and
chill the espresso before your party
starts.) [5] Serve.

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