Monday Maelstrom – Holiday Cocktails

Monday Maelstrom is a weekly round-up of recipes from my favorite food bloggers!

A while ago I wrote a few posts featuring recipes from my favorite food magazines and I called it Magazine Maelstrom.  Maelstrom, because I have a problem hoarding magazines and all the stacks were causing confusion in my house.  Too many stacks around the house, a husband who doesn’t understand why I need to keep them all when we have something called the internet…  You can just look up anything you want he says!  I don’t know what to look up when I can’t decide what I want to make.  I keep the magazines because I like to browse through them from time to time.  I get inspired by looking at them.  I can get ideas from the recipes that they chefs make, the ads from food products, and plenty of ideas for table-scapes because decorating is not my forte!

Thank goodness for my mother-in-law Judy.  She does all that for me:)

After getting to know some great food bloggers this year, I thought to myself, “Why not do round-ups and recipes from my favorite food bloggers instead of my magazines!”  They always inspire me, motivate me, and encourage me when I need it.  I decided to revamp my Magazine Maelstrom into Monday Maelstrom!  I will post a round-up on Mondays and help you avoid the confusion about what to make…

You may not believe this but food bloggers have a hard time coming up with something for dinner.  When I am in the zone, thinking about tapas and great appetizers for the blog, I can’t think of what to make for lunch!  We all need inspiration and ideas for meals, drinks, and desserts!  I get confused with so many choices and with a touch of ADD I can’t settle on one thing.

I am hoping to help you with your confusion, swirl of ideas, scrambled thoughts, crazy emotions about what to make, what to serve, and what to bring to your next party, get together, or even family meal.

This kick-off for Monday Maelstrom we are highlighting some great holiday cocktails!  Cocktails prepared by some great food bloggers that will help put even more spirit in your holiday get together!

Photo from Bianca from Elephantastic Vegan!

Photo from Olivia at Olivia’s Cuisine

 

 Bring in some champagne and make this Hibiscus Champagne Cocktail from Olivia’s Cuisine!

 

Photo from Debi at Life Currents

 

 Life currents is making a martini with a little espresso kick to give you plenty of energy to wrap those presents!

Photo from Bobbi at Bam’s Kitchen

If cider is what you are in the mood for, this Warmed Apple Cider from Bam’s Kitchen is right up your alley!

 

 

Photo from Priya at Priya Kitchenette

 

Priya over at Priya Kitchenette is bringing some pomegranate with the kick of ginger in a yummy Pomegranate Lemon Ginger Punch!

 

Photo from Rini at Healing Tomato

Rini from Healing Tomato is bringing us a beautifully colored Pink Martini!

 

Photo from Willow at Create Mindfully

Vodka is such a versatile spirit and this Chipotle Mint Lemonade from Create Mindfully is a perfect use for it!

 

 

Photo from Ali at Home and Plate

 

 

Photo from Vicky and Ruth at May I have That Recipe

 

 Starbucks may have switched to Peppermint but pumpkin is still in style!  This warm Pumpkin Spice Cocktail from May I Have That Recipe is perfect for a Winter night!

 

Photo from Mary at Blossom to Stem

 

 You can’t have a holiday party without eggnog!  This Small Batch Eggnog from Blossom to Stem is perfect for two or for a crowd!

 

 

Be sure to check out all their blogs for the recipes, and maybe you will find some other ideas too!

 

See you next Monday!

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