Earlier this week, I shared two unique holiday cocktails with you that were made with Sierra Mist. For a little refresher you can check out the recipes for Meet Me at the Mist-letoe and Frost Bite here.
Today, I have two NEW holiday drinks that I created while playing bartender with Sierra Mist myself -- one cocktail and one mocktail (the kids will love this one!).
First, we have the cocktail.
This is my type of festive cocktail -- it looks really pretty but isn't full of sweet stuff. I like the crisp, all natural flavor the Sierra Mist brings to this drink.
Makes me want to start unwrapping my Christmas gifts right now. Isn't it pretty?
Chris-Mist
Ingredients:
1 oz Cranberry Juice (I used sugar free)
1 oz Cranberry Vodka
Splash of lime juice
Top with Sierra Mist
Directions: In shaker combine: Cranberry Juice, Cranberry Vodka and lime. Shake over ice and strain into glass. Top with Sierra Mist.
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Drink number 2 is a mocktail and equally festive.
Berry Christmas
Ingredients:
2 oz Cranberry Juice (or other favorite red juice)
Splash of lime juice
Sierra Mist
Directions: Fill glass with ice (or chill all ingredients and skip the ice). Add to glass: cranberry juice, splash of lime juice and then top with Sierra Mist. Garnish with something festive and fun (above: glass is rimmed with green sugar crystals and adorned with a candy cane twist).
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I hope that these festive holiday drinks have inspired you to create your own recipes! In fact, if you do create a cocktail or mocktail of your own, share it with Sierra Mist on their Facebook page (they'd love to see it!).
Maybe you need some supplies? How about a Mixology kit from Sierra Mist?
GIVEAWAY!
One lucky reader will win: A Sierra Mist Natural holiday gift pack (shaker, drink garnishes/sugars for rimming, party glasses & a $50 AMEX gift card!)
Congrats to Jennifer M!
Contest is closed. To Enter: Leave a comment telling me about your favorite cocktail/mocktail or the name of the one you'd like to create (mandatory entry).
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Good luck, and Cheers! Contest ends 12/20/2011 at 11pm PST
This is a sponsored post. I was provided products and/or compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.
Meredith says
Does it make a difference if you use Sprite versus Sierra Mist?
Thanks!
Tori says
It shouldn't make a difference Meredith!
elaine says
Did you buy the candy cane already swirled or did you do that yourself. I wonder if you heated up the candy cane slightly if you it would bend..Will have to try it. Drinks look yummy!
Your Hostess says
Hi Elaine, I bet heating them up would work! I happened to find these already in this shape.
christmas cocktails says
Perfect Holiday treat. Cheers!!!
Cheap Van Hire UK says
Hi.. I like soft drink on My Holidays.. :)
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Karin A. says
I like a mocktail of orange juice and 7up.
Beeb Ashcroft says
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Beeb Ashcroft says
I like Margaritas! I'd love to try your Berry Christmas, too. Thank you for the giveaway!
Tina M says
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Tina M says
My favorite cocktail is a fuzzy navel ,peach schnapps and orange juice
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Jennifer Marie says
My favorite cocktail is an apple fluff made with Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Flavored Vodka , smirnoff Green Apple Flavored Vodka , and cranberry juice!
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Ashley says
My favorite cocktail is called "bad attitude"!! so good!! thank you!
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i like screwdrivers!
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Carolyn G says
My favorite cocktail is a watermelon martini!
KMR313 says
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I tweeted the link too!
KMR313 says
I love the Meet Me At The Mist-letoe…Martini!!!
Michele P. says
just tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/micaela6955/status/148104588036288512
Michele P. says
I now like Sierra Mist on FB and left a comment that you sent me... can't wait to try a recipe or two :)
Michele P. says
I now like you on FB Michele Pineda
Michele P. says
I love to make Vodka slush around the holidays, made with 12oz concentrate OJ and 12 oz concentrate lemonade, 3 cups sugar, 6 cups water, vodka (original recipe calls for a couple of cups, I put the whole bottle in...shhh... it makes the holidays festive lol) and then you let it all freeze to a slushy consistency overnight. The next day, scoop some out into your glasses and top with 7up or Sierra Mist... delicious!
Tasos Apartmani says
Chris-Mist sounds like a fun cocktail for Holiday dinner party. Simple, easy to make and yet rather nice looking. Thanks for the how-to! :)
Not Just A Mommy! says
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Not Just A Mommy! says
My favorite holiday mocktail is Martha Stewart's Apple Ginger Sparklers; it's such a tasty recipe.
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courtney b says
my favorite cocktail is a bloody mary with celery!
Mami2jcn says
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Mami2jcn says
My favorite mocktail has always been the Shirley Temple!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
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Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I think I'd make your Berry Christmas--it sounds just like something I would enjoy ;)
So refreshing! Thanks for the giveaway.