Here we are right smack in the midst of a very festive week, a great one to spend in a Charleston beach house. In that last BLOG, I shared some fun edible treats to make with peppermint and candy canes. This time, I’ll pass along recipes for some holiday adult beverages. It’s the perfect way to toast time together with family and friends. If you are here staying in one of our luxury beach house rentals SC - either one of our Isle of Palms vacation rentals or our Folly Beach rentals Charleston, you picked a neat time. The weather is a tad bit on the chilly side, which makes things feel very Christmas-y. The rest of the country is getting buried in snow. Here, it's nippy but a nice time to walk the beach while wearing your new Christmas sweater.
Celebrate holiday week in a Charleston beach house
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve fall on the end of a weekend this year. This week in between provides a nice “lull” between the two major holidays. It’s a perfect time to gather in your Charleston beach house and serve something special to your family and friends. If you are hosting a group in your luxury house on Isle of Palms or Folly Beach house Charleston, here’s a nice hostess trick. Kick off the gathering with a special seasonal signature drink - or finish it off with one. The benefit of having everyone staying under the roof of one of our beach house rentals Charleston SC is you can relax. No one has to drive home after dinner. The fine folks at Ideal Home Garden have assembled some excellent options guaranteed to spread merriment. For the younger set staying in your Charleston beach house, just omit the alcohol and double up on the garnishes of whipped cream or cinnamon.
Eggnog Drinks
Holiday White Russian
Ingredients:
1-1/2 ounces vodka 1-1/2 ounces Kahlua 4 ounces eggnog
Fill a tall glass with ice, then add vodka, Kahlua and eggnog. Stir and enjoy.
Eggnog “Martini”
Ingredients:
1 ounce eggnog 1 ounce amaretto 2 ounces rum Nutmeg, ground Cinnamon, ground
Combine eggnog, amaretto and rum; shake well. Serve in a martini glass, and dust with nutmeg and cinnamon.
Golden Eggnog
Ingredients:
3 ounces eggnog 1 ounce Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps Nutmeg, ground
Mix the eggnog and Goldschlager together in a cocktail glass. Dust with nutmeg. Elegance with a golden touch!
Butterscotch Eggnog
Ingredients:
8 ounces eggnog 2 ounces butterscotch schnapps Nutmeg, ground
Mix eggnog and schnapps together in a cocktail glass. Sprinkle with ground nutmeg.
Red Nog
Ingredients:
8 ounces eggnog 3 ounces Red Stag Kentucky Bourbon Nutmeg, ground
Shake eggnog and bourbon with ice until frothy. Pour into a wine glass, sprinkle nutmeg on top.
Apple Cider Drinks
Although staying in one of our Isle of Palms luxury rentals is not like being at a ski lodge where hot drinks are a necessity, a warm beverage can really hit the spot after a stroll on the beach.
Hot Apple Toddy
Spicy, warm and delicious.
Ingredients:
2 ounces whiskey 1 teaspoon sugar 6 ounces hot apple cider Orange wedge Cinnamon stick Whole cloves 1 tablespoon honey
Coat the bottom of a tall cocktail glass with honey. Add whiskey. Fill with hot apple cider, and stir. Garnish with orange wedge, cinnamon stick and 2-3 whole cloves.
Gold Cinnamon Stick
Ingredients:
1 ounce Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps 8 ounces apple cider Cinnamon stick
Pour Goldschlager into a tall cocktail glass, add apple cider and stir. Garnish with cinnamon stick.
Apple Cider Twist
Ingredients:
8 ounces apple cider 2 ounces spiced rum 1 ounce cinnamon schnapps
Stir the cider, rum and schnapps together. Serve over ice in a cocktail glass.
Hot Brandied Cider
Ingredients:
8 ounces hot apple cider 1 ounce apple brandy Cloves, ground Cinnamon sticks Whipped cream
Pour apple brandy into a mug, top with hot cider. Finish with whipped cream. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and a dusting of cloves.
Caramel Apple
Ingredients:
8 ounces apple cider 2 ounces silver tequila 1 teaspoon caramel sauce Caramel apple, cut into slices
Pour tequila over ice in a cocktail glass. Add cider and stir well. Drizzle in caramel sauce. Garnish with slices of caramel apple.
Coffee Drinks
If you are in one of our rental homes South Carolina, perk a pot of coffee in the kitchen and spark it up a bit…
Irish Coffee
Ingredients:
8 ounces coffee 1-1/2 ounces Irish whiskey 1 tablespoon sugar Whipped cream
Combine coffee, whiskey and sugar in a mug; stir thoroughly. Top with whipped cream.
Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee
Ingredients:
10 ounces hot coffee 1 ounce chocolate liqueur 1 ounce hazelnut liqueur Cocoa powder
Mix coffee and liqueurs in a warm mug. Dust with cocoa powder.
Colonial Coffee
Ingredients:
8 ounces hot coffee 1 ounce Kahlua 1 ounce brandy Whipped cream Cinnamon, ground
Mix coffee, Kahlua and brandy together in a mug. Top with whipped cream. Dust with cinnamon.
Vermont Coffee
Ingredients:
6 ounces hot coffee 1 ounce cream 1 ounce maple syrup 2 ounces dark rum
Mix all ingredients in a mug, serve hot.
Nose Warmer
Ingredients:
8 ounces hot coffee 1/4-ounce each of: Tia Maria Frangelica Baileys Irish Cream Grand Marnier
Mix ingredients together in a mug, serve hot.
Cheers, stay safe, and call EP to book the very best SC vacation rentals. We can hook you up with the perfect Charleston beach house. All best, Lowcountry Lisa your Isle of Palms vacation blogger