Honeybells are the Secret to Great Holiday Cocktails
If you want to make your holiday cocktails stand out this year substitute Honeybells for oranges in traditional holiday drinks. Honeybells have more juice than any other type of citrus fruit, so using one Honeybell will give you enough fresh squeezed and delicious citrus juice for several cocktails. The unique taste of Honeybell juice will make drinks that traditionally use orange or grapefruit juice taste just different enough to put a new spin on some beloved holiday beverages. Make sure that you have plenty of fresh Honeybells on hand at the bar to use for juice and to use as a garnish in punch and cocktails. Adding Honeybell tangelos to these popular drinks will make your party a hit:
Mulled cider – Mulled cider is one of the most well known holiday drinks. A mixture of apple cider, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and orange combined with brandy this tasty hot cocktail is even better when you use Honeybells instead of oranges. The vivid color of the Honeybell peel is a great garnish, and the super sweet but tangy juice will blend beautifully with the spiced cider. Your guests will be begging to know what your secret ingredient is.
The Christmas Cosmo- Cosmo’s are very popular drinks, but this inexpensive holiday version could end up being the most popular cocktail you serve. Skip the expensive Triple Sec and place a thin slice of Honeybell in the glass and mix a traditional Cosmo. Garnish with a few cranberries and a piece of Honeybell peel on a toothpick. Honeybells can be used in almost any cocktail recipe that calls for orange juice or oranges so use your imagination when it comes to creating a new drink. If Cosmo’s are popular in your circle of friends you can use Honeybell tangelos to create your own signature holiday Cosmo and really impress your friends.
Watermelon Sparkler – This delicious drink can be made in a non alcoholic version as well and is a great drink to serve at holiday dinners because it’s so light and refreshing. To make it combine cubed seedless watermelon and a generous amount of Honeybell juice in a blender. Mix in a couple of teaspoons of lime juice to taste. When the whole mixture is smoothly blended you can add high quality vodka for an alcoholic drink, or serve it without the alcohol. Garnish with some candied Honeybell peels or even candied grapefruit pieces. Children especially will love this drink because it tastes like a summer slush.
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