The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the joy of hosting and attending Christmas parties. Whether you’re a seasoned host or a first-timer, one thing is certain – the food and drinks you serve can make your party a hit. In this blog, we'll dive into an array of recipes, from tantalizing cocktails and mocktails to delightful snacks, that are sure to add a festive flair to your Christmas gathering. Here are some Christmas party recipes to get you inspired!

Christmas Party Recipes - Cocktail Corner: Holiday Spirits to Lift Yours

 The Merry Berry Christmas Cocktail

• Ingredients: Vodka (infused with mixed berries), sparkling wine, fresh berries for garnish.
• Directions: In a shaker, mix the berry-infused vodka with ice. Strain into a champagne flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a skewer of fresh berries.

The Winter Wonderland Martini

• Ingredients: Vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, crushed candy cane for rim, and Refreshing Mint CBD oil from LCG. 
• Directions: Rim a martini glass with crushed candy cane. In a shaker, mix vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and a dash of peppermint schnapps with ice. Add a dropper of mint CBD. Strain into the prepared glass.

Spiced Apple Cider Sangria

• Ingredients: Red wine, apple cider, brandy, honey, cinnamon sticks, sliced apples, and oranges.
• Directions: In a large pitcher, mix together red wine, apple cider, brandy, and honey. Add cinnamon sticks, sliced apples, and oranges. Chill before serving.

Christmas Party Recipes - Mocktail Magic: Non-Alcoholic Cheers

Frosty Fruit Punch

• Ingredients: Cranberry juice, orange juice, ginger ale, orange slices, Orange Awakening CBD oil and fresh cranberries. 
• Directions: In a large pitcher, mix cranberry and orange juice. Add ginger ale just before serving alongside the CBD oil. Garnish with orange slices and fresh cranberries.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

• Ingredients: Milk, cocoa powder, sugar, peppermint extract, whipped cream, crushed candy canes. Option: Mint CBD oil from LCG
• Directions: Heat milk in a saucepan. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar. Add a few drops of peppermint extract. Serve in mugs topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

 Sparkling Pear and Ginger Fizz

• Ingredients: Pear nectar, ginger syrup, club soda, pear slices for garnish.
• Directions: In a glass filled with ice, mix pear nectar and ginger syrup. Top with club soda. Garnish with a slice of pear.

Christmas Party Recipes - Snack Station: Bite-Sized Delights

 Cranberry and Brie Bites

• Ingredients: Puff pastry, brie cheese, cranberry sauce.
• Directions: Cut puff pastry into squares and press into mini muffin tins. Add a slice of brie and a dollop of cranberry sauce. Bake until golden.

Savory Spiced Nuts

• Ingredients: Mixed nuts, olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt.
• Directions: Toss nuts with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Bake until toasted.

Caprese Christmas Wreath

• Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, balsamic glaze.
• Directions: Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a wreath shape. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Christmas Party Recipes - Sweet Endings: Desserts with a Holiday Spin

Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes

• Ingredients: Cream cheese, sugar, eggs, gingerbread cookie crumbs, whipped cream.
• Directions: Mix cream cheese, sugar, and eggs for filling. Press cookie crumbs into mini molds. Pour filling over crust and bake. Top with whipped cream.

Chocolate Peppermint Bark

• Ingredients: Dark chocolate, white chocolate, peppermint extract, Mint CBD oil, crushed candy canes.
• Directions: Melt dark chocolate, spread on a tray. Melt white chocolate mixed with peppermint extract and CBD oil. Spread over dark chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and chill.

Eggnog Pudding Parfaits

• Ingredients: Eggnog, instant vanilla pudding mix, gingerbread cookies, nutmeg.
• Directions: Prepare pudding with eggnog. Layer pudding and crushed cookies in glasses. Top with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Christmas Party Recipes - Cheers to a Merry Gathering

We hope these recipes bring a dash of joy and a sprinkle of festivity to your Christmas party. Whether you’re toasting with a berry cocktail or savoring a gingerbread cheesecake, each recipe is crafted to make your holiday gathering a little brighter and a lot more delicious.

Happy holidays and happy hosting from all of us here! Don’t forget to share your own holiday party hits and favorite recipes with us. Let’s spread the cheer far and wide!