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 }