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?
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I adore this post, showing the details of the dress and matching it with a drink. So much fun, thanks for sharing as always. I’m the biggest fan!
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This might be my all-time favorite ModLife post!
Ahhhh! I love this SO MUCH! I’m going to bookmark it in my browser and refer to it every weekend. And sometimes on Mondays.
yes – this post is super awesome!
LOVE the slippery santa/film festival dress pairing!
LOL @Natalie about Mondays… totally!
I am definitely going to make this happen at my family New Year’s party : )
What a fantastic idea!
Yum! Good thing happy hour’s only a few minutes away :)
Forgot to love it : )
WOW.
MMM… they all sound yummy. :)
the goldfinch dress is beautiful, and the pear cocktail looks scrumptious too!
WOW you got those dresses so right! I love this :)
black vodka! why haven’t i seen that! and the yellow dress and cocktail makes me excited for backyard parties this spring. great idea for pairing these items together!
If I can find black vodka I will be making the Slippery Santa for sure.
The pairings are fantastic! Brilliant post.
I am not of age yet… But I’m saving these recipes for later use!
#9 is by far the best of the set! A slippery santa sounds delish!
Wow, this really makes me want to have a holiday cocktail party!
Mmmm. A few of these are giving me wedding cocktail ideas…
This was a great idea!!! I love it!!!
-Krista Leigh Hurst
Hurst Photography
This is so very clever!! I look forward to planning my cocktails around my cocktail dress as much as possible!!
Best. Blog. Ever. A combo of cute dresses and tasty adult beverages? Come on.
This is the best post ever! I love ModCloth!!
I love this blog posting! Matching dresses to beverages is ingenious! I want to dress to the drink from now on! The dresses you paired with the drinks are adorable and they are great pair! Awesome job!
by the way i love it!
I love this! Those cocktails are perfect, I’m SO whipping up the Champagne Cocktail and the Warm Hazelnut Toddy… though given that Christmas is in the summer here, the Toddy may not be the most appropriate drink, lol!