5 Holiday Inspired Cocktails by Van Gogh Vodka

Disclosure: I received samples for this post. All opinions are my own.

These Van Gogh Vodka’s festive holiday cocktail recipes are destined to make sure your party is a holiday hit. I’ve also included some tips to make sure that you get to enjoy your party and the company too. It’s your party, so prepare everything before so you aren’t running around the entire time. Premix the cocktails in batches and serve in small bottles.

Hot Caramel Buttered Rum

     

• 1-1/2 oz. Ron Abuelo Añejo Rum
• 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka
• 1 Tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• Pinch Ground Cinnamon
• Pinch Ground Cloves
• Pinch Nutmeg
• Cinnamon Stick

Add all ingredients (excluding rum and vodka) into a hot drinking cup or mug. Mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and have formed a batter. Add Ron Abuelo Añejo Rum and Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka. Pour in hot water (1 cup or more to personal taste) and stir vigorously until the mixture has dissolved. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

 

Gingerbread

 

• 1 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla
• 1 oz. hazelnut liqueur
• 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
• 2 oz. ginger ale

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well, pour into a tall glass and garnish with cinnamon stick.

Honey Pom Pom

 

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• 1-1/2 oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
• 3/4 oz. pomegranate juice
• 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)

Shake ingredients very well with ice and strain into martini glass or over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

 

Vanilla Eggnog Martini

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• 1 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Amaretto
• 2-1/2 oz. Eggnog, already prepared

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon.

 

The Fireside Chat

• 3 oz. Espresso Lungo
• 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
• 1/4 oz. Monin Salted Caramel Syrup
• 2 oz. Foamed milk

Pour ingredients in a mug and stir briefly.  Garnish with cloved orange peel.

 

To see more Van Gogh Vodka Seasonal Cocktails visit their website.

The Art of Vodka.

Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh is famous for his emotional honesty, use of bold colors and for pioneering the post-impressionist movement. Van Gogh Vodka celebrates its namesake with beautiful, artist-inspired packaging and innovative flavors with vibrant, true-to-life tastes.

The highly acclaimed and colorful collection includes two smooth, unflavored vodkas, Van Gogh Classic-80 and Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat – as well as twenty-two bold flavors that can stand on their own or enhance your cocktail with their remarkably real tastes and aromas.

 

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Make Your Thanksgiving Feast a Little Bit Brighter

  

     Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Edible Arrangements, all opinions are my own.

Transition your Thanksgiving table with festive yet edible centerpieces. Most of your guests will arrive before the food is done, so give them something to nibble on while they wait. You’ll want the table to look pretty, so why not add in a centerpiece that’s beautiful AND practical as well?

                

Edible Arrangements has the perfect go-to Thanksgiving centerpieces in a variety of prices, so there’s something for everyone. They have baskets filled with a cornucopia of fruit and chocolate that the whole family will enjoy! The beautifully arranged fruit dipped chocolate is fresh, delightful, and looks so much better as a centerpiece than flowers do.

                    

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be stuffy or strictly proper. Remember it’s a day to spend with the ones you love and giving thanks. It should be fun and inviting, and your guests will appreciate all that you’ve done. It doesn’t matter if your Thanksgiving festivities are formal, modern, or traditional- Edible Arrangements will fit in any scheme of decor. These are just as useful as they are delicious.



I love that they combine harvest-hued colors mixed with chocolate leaves & a variety of fruit. Thanksgiving decoration ideas are just as bountiful as the thanks we are giving this season. You can combine an edible arrangement with traditional autumn decorations, like faux-painted pumpkins and colorful fall leaves.


                  
Does your family enjoy sitting around watching Football while they eat? Do you already have some football decorations already in place for the big day? Why not add to it with this amazing Touchdown Delight Edible Arrangements piece?



These arrangements would also make amazing centerpieces for the kids tables. You know they’re always trying to sneak into the snacks before eating time, so let them. Give them the option of nibbling on something healthy while they wait for the Turkey and sides to be completed. They’ll love it and it won’t ruin their dinner.



Even if you aren’t the one hosting the dinner this year, bring a gift. Hostess Gifts are much appreciated. When someone invites you to their home to celebrate with them; whether family or friend show your appreciation. You could bring something for just the hostess, such as the picture above. Or you could give a full centerpiece that all the guests could enjoy, your call.


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Social and Savvy: Skills for Holiday Parties

Sometimes being social at a holiday get together with friends and co-workers may not be your strong suit, and that’s okay. Making small talk isn’t always fun, but there are other ways to still be social without having to exert all of your energy keeping the conversations going. Instead of talking the entire night focus on getting people a refill on their drinks and food, using your e cig to take a break, doing activities such as games as opposed to talking. It’s okay to enjoy a holiday event without talking the entire time. Just be you and everything else will fall into place.

Engage in Games

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Usually there are always games at a party and if there are not, why not recommend to others that you play some? Games are a great way to take the focus on party gossip and instead engage in fun activities that create a lot of laughter. Plus games will allow you to get to know another person instead of engaging in long conversations. You can be social without figuring out what to talk about the entire time at the social gathering.

Enjoy E-cigs at Parties

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E-cigarettes are growing in popularity and are much more socially acceptable than traditional cigarettes. As a smoker you may feel that enjoying a cigarette would be nice with your food and drink. This is especially true when you’re in a social setting. An e-cig may also help you enjoy the company more if you’re an introvert. You might want to ask the party host if you can enjoy an e-cig before actually doing it, but they should have no problem with it. A 21^st Century e-cig is a great alternative in public places. If affordability is an issue you can apply a 21^st Century Smoke coupon to try e-cigs for yourself.

Put on a Holiday Movie

                             

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If you’re good friends with the hosts of the party sometimes it’s nice to have a movie on in one of the rooms in the house. This provides people a way to take a break from all of the social activity and it also adds to the festive cheer. Recommend that they put on a funny holiday film that everyone will enjoy. When the movie is playing you may find yourself connecting with someone you didn’t know well prior just because you both share a love for the same film. A holiday movie is another great ice breaker which will make socializing more enjoyable.