Art of Natural Living

With a sophisticated chocolate flavor and creamy goodness, A Brandy Alexander with ice cream is a fun cocktail or dessert for the holidays or any time of the year! 

Is it a cocktail, is it a dessert?  That depends on when you serve it up!  I would say that after dinner, it’s dessert while before dinner it’s a cocktail.  Well unless you are in the “eat dessert first” camp!   

Either way, the thick, tasty blend of ice cream, brandy and creme de cacao is a creamy taste sensation.  Not to mention a whole lot of fun!   Read more

With a homemade spiced syrup, festive cranberry juice, and bubbly champagne, this Christmas Champagne Cocktail is a special holiday drink!

Are you in love with holiday cocktails like I am?  From classy martinis to rich ice cream drinks to boozy eggnogs, they can turn your cocktail hour festive!  Or cap off a dinner party perfectly!

And today’s Christmas Champagne Cocktail is extra special!  First there’s the bubbly champagne!  Second there’s a tasty, spiced syrup (easily made with regular pantry spices).  And finally, it comes from Highclere Castle, the filming location of the British classic Downton Abbey! 

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