Cheryl Dent - Drinks

By Mixologist Mitch Harrishttp://www.paradisebar.netThis pumpkin pie cocktail makes for a great start to a dinner party, a drinks after work gathering, or heck, why not whip up a few and sip 'em while you are stuffing your Thanksgiving bird. It's a whole lot easier to accomplish than a scratch pumpkin pie!Mitch Harris created this recipe just for us here at Celebrations.com for the 2009 holiday season. I worked with Mitch on a new show on TLC called "Battle of the Wedding Planners," on which he mixed many an inventive libation.Catch me starring in this special one-hour show this November 13th and November the 14th on TLC--Battle of the Wedding Planners.

Another delicious duo is Sangria and Satays--I know you might be thinking,--Spanish and Thai, that is some oddball geography. This pair might seem unlikely, but trust me: the bold, festive flavors of the fruity wine saddled up with the sweet peanuty sumptuousness of the skewered chicken make them true culinary partners-in-crime!Find the Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe here.My friend Annemarie created this Sangria recipe during the time she spent living in Madrid, and she always serves it up at her famous parties. It's great as a holiday drink as the festive jewel-tone colors of flavorful diced fruit seem to lend themselves to the season of good cheer.

For our first dynamic duo, I've combined a strawberry and champagne cocktail with a new and improved bacon-wrapped scallop dish.  This scrumptious couple is a triple threat of taste pairings --sweet & salty, crunchy & chewy and hot & cold.

Recipe by Cheryl Dent This twist on a chocolate martini uses the gentle flavors of matcha green tea for a refreshing Chinese inspired cooler! You will need Mozart Chocolate Cream White and powdered matcha green teaFor more information on the suggested sweeteners: Agave Syrup or Simple Syrup This recipe Serves 4 in Martini Style Glasses

By Pauline ParryA few weeks back, I attended a book signing for Pauline Parry's new Party book, Food Fun Love Party Styles, and she served these beautiful and delicious drinks. I highly recommend buying her gorgeous cookbook. Her recipes are terrific and inspiring!!

This super easy masterpiece will kick off the party with a sly festive spirit. I use Prosecco, an Italian dry sparkling wine, raspberries (fresh or frozen) and simple syrup.

Don't forget to serve a New Orleans favorite, a Café Du Monde real café au Lait, alongside your King Cake! The chicory blend coffee can be ordered online.

Guests won't know what hit them when they try this delicious New Orleans-style hurricane!Recipe courtesy of DrinksMixer.com.

Make this like a classic Bloody Mary except sneak in Melinda's® Wicked Hot Habanero Pepper Sauce in lieu of Tabasco for a thrilling game day treat. Garnish with the fluffy end of the celery stalk!

Recipe by Cheryl Dent.Put a twist on the holidays classic cocktail with Indian Spiced Chai. Chai means tea in Hindi.You'll need Voyant Chai Liqour and Chai Tea Bags.