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Holiday Cocktail Party Menu Ideas

Cheryl Dent
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It takes two to make the thing go right. Think: Laverne & Shirley, Simon & Garfunkel, peanut butter & jelly. Everything tastes better when paired with its perfect counterpart. This holiday season I invite you to discover your own perfect pair with these delicious holiday foods and corresponding Christmas cocktails.

To get you started, here are some drinks and bite pairings that will elicit lots of oohs and aahs (another fine pair) at your next gathering!

Recipe

Mache & Fennel Salad

Mache and fennel salad is a crisp salad to serve at holiday dinners. Embellished with unexpected, special ingredients like pomegranate seeds, it's a refreshing break from the usual Cesar that everyone will enjoy just as much. For a more savory starter, pair it with my bacon wrapped scallops! Read More

Recipe

Holiday Seared Bacon Wrapped Bay Scallops

A classic combo, bacon and scallops are a long standing party appetizer any time of the year. A tweak here and there makes my version a festive recipe, perfect for Christmas or holiday dinner parties. Read More

Drink

Candy Cane Champagne

You can tell by its name, this cocktail recipe is an ideal choice for the holidays. When paired with my bacon wrapped scallops and mache and fennel salad, however, it takes on a whole new burst of flavor. Read More

Recipe

Squash Soup

This soup recipe is a favorite of mine, particularly around Thanksgiving. Serve it at any of your holiday get-togethers, though - just be sure to pair it with our scrumptiously decadent pumpkin pie drink! Read More

Drink

Perfect Slice of Pumpkin Pie Cocktail

You can eat your pie, or you could sip it. Just as creamy, tasty and with a bigger bite, this holiday cocktail is great for dessert or paired with the appetizer portion of your holiday dinner party. Read More

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