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Bobby G. Recipes: Holiday Cocktails

Bobby G, master mixologist for Beam Global, stops by Pittsburgh Today Live with some recipes, tips and advice on easy-to-make, holiday-themed drinks that will wow guests at during your parties this special season!

THE FRED & GARY
1 part Jim Beam Black
1 part Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum
3 - 4 parts Egg Nog

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled wine glass.

Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg.

To serve hot, add 1 part steaming hot water and serve in a coffee mug.


THE PITTSBURGH PUNCH
2 parts EFFEN CRANBERRY
1 part DeKuyper Red Apple
1/2 part fresh lemon juice
2 parts Pineapple juice
3 parts Cran-Apple juice

Pour all ingredients together and stir to combine. When possible chill the mix for an hour before party. Pour mix over 5-8 ice balls* in a punch bowl.

Garnish with 4 wheels each lemon and orange that have been studded with whole cloves and 2-3 cinnamon sticks.

*To make ice balls:
Rinse the inside of a balloon with water then fill to desired size. Tie the balloon with as little air as possible. Hang the balloons from the rack in your freezer or place in a round bottom cup or bowl. Freeze until solid, the tear balloon off the ice.


RED STAG CELEBRATION
1 part Red Stag by Jim Beam
1/2 part fresh lemon sour
3 parts Champagne, Prosecco or sparkling wine

Shake the Red Stag and lemon Sour and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with the sparkling wine and drizzle in a splash of grenadine.

Garnish with a long spiral of lemon.

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