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Check out these Christmas cocktails to add a splash of fun and joy to your holidays!1. Santa's Hat Cocktail  Ingredients1 tbsp. store-bought or homemade vanilla frosting1/4 c. sweetened coconut flakes1/2 c. lemon-lime soda2 oz. fresh lime juice2 oz. vodka1 oz. grenadinePeppermint stick, for serving DirectionsStep 1Using a small spoon, spread frosting along rim of a martini glass both inside and out, covering about 1/2" of rim.Step 2Onto a small plate wide enough to fit glass, pour coconut. Dip glass into coconut to cover frosting.Step 3Add soda, lime juice, vodka, and grenadine to prepared glass and gently stir to combine. Garnish with peppermint stick. 2. Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini Ingredients4 c. (or more) ice4 oz. Baileys3 oz. vodka1/2 c. hot chocolate mixWhipped cream and chocolate shavings, for serving DirectionsStep 1In a blender, blend ice, Baileys, vodka, and hot chocolate mix until smooth. Add more ice as needed to thicken as desired. Step 2Pour into 2 glasses. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. 3. Apple Cider Mimosas  Ingredients1 Honeycrisp apple2 tbsp. granulated sugar1 tbsp. ground cinnamon1 c. apple cider1 (750-ml.) bottle Champagne or prosecco DirectionsStep 1Cut apple in half, then cut four 1/8" slices. Using the tip of the knife, cut a small diagonal slit in each slice. Reserve remaining apple for another use.Step 2On a small plate, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip champagne flutes in water to wet the rims, then dip in cinnamon sugar mixture.Step 3Fill champagne flutes 1/4 full with apple cider, then top off with champagne or prosecco. Top each with an apple slice. 4. Sugar Cookie Martini  FOR THE MARTINI1/2 c. whole milk1/4 c. Baileys2 oz. vanilla vodka2 oz. amarettoIce FOR THE RIM1/2 c. vanilla frosting1/4 c. sprinkles, plus 1 tsp., dividedPre-made sugar cookie dough DirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll sugar cookie dough out to ¼” thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes then place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Bake until just set and lightly golden around the edges, 12 minutes. Let cool. Step 2Using an offset spatula, spread a thin layer of frosting onto rim of two martini glasses. Pour ¼ cup sprinkles onto a small plate then dip rims in sprinkles to coat. Use an offset to frost cookies with frosting then decorate with remaining 2 tablespoons sprinkles. Step 3In a cocktail shaker, combine milk, Baileys, vodka, and amaretto. Add ice and shake until cold. Pour into glasses and garnish rim with a cookie.

1. Lord Mayor's Fireworks Extravaganza This is happening this weekend! Saturday 4th November. Tickets are still available. The main firework display starts at 7:30pm. There will be food, drink and a full fairground. 2. Crocky Trail, Waverton, CH3 7PH This event is also happening this weekend. Sunday 5th November.  Tickets start from £9.50! There will be food and drinks for just a bit extra! The firework display starts at 7pm. There will be a large bonfire and multiple rides like the spinning wheel, superbowl, etc.

With Halloween being just over a week away, we thought we would provide you with a spooky selection of drinks for you to try! 1.  Bloody Temple (Mocktail) Ingredients 1 ounce cranberry juice 1/2 ounce grenadine 3 ounces lemon-lime soda 1 ounce ginger ale Ice  Food safe syringe Instructions In a pint glass, mix cranberry juice and grenadine. Draw mix into syringe. In a rocks glass, add ice, lemon-lime soda, and ginger ale. Add syringe to rocks glass. Slowly add syringe to glass as you enjoy.   2. Bloody Mary Syringes.  Ingredients 2 cups of tomato juice 8oz. vodka 2tbsp Worcestershire suace 1tbsp horseradish 2tsp hot sauce (Tabasco) Juice of 1/2 a lemon Freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, lemon juice, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Fill syringes with mixture and chill. Serve cold.   3. Black Rose Shot. Ingredients 3/4 oz Tequila Rose 3/4 oz Black Vodka Instructions Pour the Tequila Rose into a shot glass. Float or drizzle the black vodka on top. Serve and enjoy!