I love hosting parties during the holidays filled with passed hors d’oeuvres and festive cocktails. There is just something about eggnog, cranberries and cider that exude holiday cheer. So, for those of you who share my love of parties, here are some recipes to get your celebration started on the right note.

ABOVE: Exclusiv Citrus-Cranberry Punch

1 oz Exclusiv Citrus Vodka
1/2 oz Limoncello
1 oz cranberry juice

Fill with Ginger Ale
Serve in a champagne flute or punch bowl

ABOVE LEFT: Exclusiv Hot Holiday Cider

1 1/2 oz Exclusiv Vodka
4 oz hot apple cider or apple juice
1/2 oz Buttershots Liqueur or Monin Caramel Syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Garnish with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Serve in a glass coffee mug

ABOVE RIGHT: Exclusiv Spiced Pear

2 oz Exclusiv Vodka
1 oz Bailey’s
1/2 oz pear purée
1/4 oz Cinnamon Schnapps
dash of honey

Shake and pour in a martini glass with a sugar/cinnamon rim

ABOVE LEFT: Exclusiv Eggnog

1 1/2 oz Exclusiv Vodka
3/4 oz B & B (Benedictine and Brandy)
1/2 oz white creme de cacoa
3 oz eggnog (very cold)
cinnamon stick

Combine ingredients in a snifter with 2-5 cubes of ice
Shake or stir to combine ingredients
Pour into a large glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick

ABOVE RIGHT: Exclusiv Southern Shore Iced Tea

3 oz Exclusiv Vodka (classic or citrus)
1 oz Blue Curacao
1 oz 5-hour energy drink berry (half bottle)
splash sour
splash cranberry juice
lemon wedge

Serve in a pint glass

For other recipes and to find out where to buy Exclusiv Vodka, click here. Eat, drink and be merry!