Shine of the Times Dress + Champagne Cocktail

If you’re the hostess of a holiday-themed party, why not carry the theme from your closet to a cute matching cocktail recipe? After scouring the web, taking suggestions, and flipping through a few publications, I’ve compiled a handy little list of some fairly simple, diverse cocktails with their recipes. Along with each cocktail is a corresponding cocktail dress inspired by the drink at hand (or in hand)!

Champagne Cocktail
From CNBC.com

• Champagne
• Angostura bitters
• Sugar cubes
• Lemon peel (optional)
• Cognac (optional)

Directions: Place a small sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne glass. Add two dashes of Angostura Bitters and fill the glass with champagne. This drink is sometimes garnished with a lemon peel and can be fortified with a small float of cognac.With the simple addition of a bitters-soaked sugar cube, this cocktail will have your guests bubbling with delight!

Loft Party Dress + Caroler’s Confection

Caroler’s Confection
From Cocktail Times

• 1 ounce José Cuervo Especial
• 5 ounces freshly brewed hot coffee
• 1 package hot cocoa mix
• 1/2 ounce coffee brandy
• Whipped cream

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a coffee mug and top with whipped cream.

Dreaming of Dahlias Dress + Ginger Candied Martini

Ginger Candied Martini
From NPR

• 1 ounce fresh-squeezed ginger juice
• 1 ounce triple sec
• 3 ounces Grey Goose vodka
• 1 ounce pineapple juice
• 1 ounce Rose’s lime juice

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Jill of All Trades Dress in CEO + Gingerbread Apple Crisp

Gingerbread Apple Crisp
From Cocktail Times

• 1 ounces Monin gingerbread syrup
• 2 ounces Bacardi Big Apple rum
• 2 ounces apple juice
• Splash of lemon juice
• Graham crackers

Directions: Place 1/2 cup of simple syrup and 4 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs on separate plates. Dip outside rim of martini glass into simple syrup, then into graham cracker crumbs several times to ensure coverage. Set aside. In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, gingerbread syrup, apple juice and lemon juice. Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker and strain into rimmed martini glass. Garnish with red apple slice.

World’s Fair Dress + Mistletoe Kiss

Mistletoe Kiss
From Cocktail Times

• 1 1/2 ounce Smirnoff cranberry flavored vodka
  
• 1 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
• 1 ounce coconut cream
• Maraschino cherries

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with maraschino cherries.

Goldfinch Dress + Pear and Sparkling Cider Cocktail

Pear and Sparkling Cider Cocktail
From Martha Stewart

• 2 cups pear nectar, chilled
• 2 cups sparkling apple cider, chilled
• 2 cups seltzer, chilled
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) bourbon whiskey
• 1 Bosc pear, unpeeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges

Directions: Stir together pear nectar, cider, seltzer, and whiskey in a pitcher. Divide pear wedges among glasses, and pour in cocktail. Serve immediately.

7. Warm Hazelnut Toddy + Early Morning Blues Dress

Early Morning Blues Dress + Warm Hazelnut Toddy

Warm Hazelnut Toddy
From Real Simple

• 1 1/2 ounce Frangelico
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons lightly whipped heavy cream

Directions: In a mug, stir together the Frangelico and hot water. Spoon the whipped cream over the top before serving.

8. White Cosmopolitan + Backdrop Feature Dress

Backdrop Feature Dress + White Cosmopolitan

White Cosmopolitan
From Martha Stewart

• 1 cup white cranberry juice
• 4 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces Cointreau

Directions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add cranberry juice, vodka, and Cointreau. Shake to combine well. Strain into two large martini glasses. Serve immediately. Serves two.

Film Festival Dress + Slippery Santa

Slippery Santa
From Cocktail Times

Okay, so this one isn’t a cocktail per se, but it’s simple and looked so interesting, I had to include it!

• 1 ounce Blavod Black Vodka
• 1/2 ounce Cinnamon Schnapps
• Whipped cream
• Maraschino cherry

Directions: Pour vodka and cinnamon schnapps in a shot glass and top with whipped cream and garnish with a maraschino cherry (or a red hot candy).

Of all the recipes and dresses, I personally can’t pick a favorite, they’re all so different! I’m torn between the Warm Hazelnut Toddy and the Champagne Cocktail; both are extremely simple and look delicious! Is there one that you can see yourself re-creating? Or is there a cocktail recipe you’d like to share with the rest of the Mod Community?