Thirsty Thursday

On this Thursday evening, two days before Christmas, I will share just two more holiday themed cocktails. Flavorful, fun and festive, these should help keep that party going.
For the Christmas Eve festivities:


 The Grinch


* 2 oz. Midori Melon liqueur 
* 1/2 oz. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. simple syrup
* one raspberry or maraschino cherry for garnish


Pour ingredients into a martini shaker, with ice. Pour into glass and serve with a red berry (the Grinch's heart).

or....
For Christmas morning brunch:


Grand Marnier Mimosas

*1/4 cup Grand Marnier, plus 2 tablespoons
*2 tablespoons super-fine sugar
*1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
*1 bottles Champagne
*4 cups fresh orange juice
*strips of orange peel, for garnish (optional)

In one small dish, pour 2 tablespoons of Grand Marnier. In another small dish, pour the sugar. Dip the rims of 6 glasses in the Grand Marnier and then the sugar, twisting the glasses to coat the rims. Divide the pomegranate seeds between the glasses.
In a large pitcher, mix the remaining Grand Marnier, Champagne and orange juice. Divide between the six glasses. Garnish with orange peel, if desired.

Delicioso! Merry Christmas!