1cup vodka, or 1/2 cup vodka and 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
cinnamon sticks (1 per glass)
ground cinnamon, for garnish
For the Elderflower Champagne Cocktail with Sugared Cranberries
1 bottle dry champagne
8ounces St. Germain
1cup sugared cranberries (recipe below)
For the sugared cranberries
1/3cup sugar
1/3cup water
1cup fresh cranberries
1cup sugar
Instructions
For the Bourbon Spiked Cider with Winter Fruits
Slice the apple and persimmon on a mandolin, picking out seeds as you get to the core of the fruit. Place in a large pitcher along with pomegranate and sliced grapes. Stir in apple cider, mulling spices, and bourbon. Serve over ice.
For the Eggnog White Russian
In a large carafe, combine eggnog, vodka, and coffee liqueur (if using). Stir. Pour into glasses fitted with cinnamon sticks, and top with powdered cinnamon.
For the Elderflower Champagne Cocktail with Sugared Cranberries
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the 1/3 cup water and 1/3 cup sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and toss in cranberries. Allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, toss cranberries in remaining 1 cup of sugar, then place on a large plate and freeze until ready to serve.
To make the Elderflower Champagne Cocktail, combine 4 ounces of champagne with 2 ounces of St. Germain. Top with frozen sugared cranberries.