





While I certainly wouldn’t want to call myself a model hostess, I always like to throw a little holiday gathering for my friends each year! It’s always hard to get a group together right before we all head home for Christmas, mainly because the holiday season is so crazy busy, but it’s always worth it to try. Last year I hosted a fun (and somewhat silly) cookie decorating party – my friends came over and enjoyed Christmas music, eggnog, spiked cider and a crafty activity they could take home with them.
While a lot of my friends are year-round wine drinkers, I have always had a soft spot for holiday cocktails. It really sets the mood and gets you in the holiday spirit – pun not intended! This year I wanted to test out a couple new recipes instead of going the eggnog and cider route. To make the grocery list a little simpler, I opted for one type of alcohol for both beverages: Absolut Electrik. These stunning limited edition bottles feature the same clean, smooth taste you’ve always loved from Absolut Original Vodka, but in a striking silver and electric blue metallic look! They add a little sparkle to your bar cart, not to mention making a great gift idea!
The two recipes I used for the party are below – my favorite was the cranberry cocktail. Such a festive and tasty drink! Don’t miss your chance to own (or gift!) a limited edition Absolut Electrik bottle – these bottles are on shelves now through the holiday season! To learn more about Absolut Electrik, click here.
Enjoy Responsibly!

Recipes via Martha Stewart and Bon Appetit.
{ thank you to Absolut Vodka for partnering on this post – photography by Sukilynn }
Dress: ASOS (old), Bracelet: c/o Loren Hope, Earrings: Kate Spade, “Stay Fancy” Glasses, Classic Martini Glasses, Holiday Cocktail Shaker, Candy Bowl, Cocktail Napkins (old – but love these)
looove that dress.
xo
PinkSole
Sooo cute and festive!
Great seeing you on Friday!
xx
Brooke du jour
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Ohh so festive. Love it. Looks so great
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Those photos are gorgeous! I like the slight over exposure of them, it makes it look quite shiny and bright.
-Maggie http://www.thatgirlmags.com
That Cranberry cocktail sounds so good! I have a bag of cranberries that I’ve been needing a recipe for…I’ll have to try this over the weekend!
xx
Laura
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Great post, Merritt! You look great, and the cranberry cocktail sounds delicious.
Carrie
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Definitely trying these cocktail recipes! This is such a gorgeous setting and that dress is amazing!
Maggie
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What a fun post! You look so festive! Happy holidays, Merritt!
Wishes & Reality
That is so the ultimate holiday dress! So pretty!
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love the colors!!!
I love a festive cocktail especially this time of year! That dress is so cute! I love the plaid!
Taffeta & Tulips
this is such a great post – love the photography! xo
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