The Happiest Hour {Citrus Champagne Punch}

I wish I could fill your head with warm thoughts today about how Florida is gorgeous and warm and delightful, but I can't. It's seriously just as cold here as any where else. While I can't to stop thinking about how cold my toes are, I am trying to fill my head with happy thoughts. Thoughts of sunshine filled spring days while sipping this beauty are the only hope I have of warmth right now. While I love a good champagne punch for celebratory occasions, it's also just as appropriate for warm afternoons, brunches, Saturday mornings, and everything in between. The combination of lights and refreshing citrus with ginger ale, peach nectar and a splash of champagne is just what the doctor ordered for any day with celebrating! Here's the recipe…

:: Ingredients ::
1 Bottle Champagne or Prosecco
1 Grapefruit, sliced thin
1 Lemon, sliced thin
2 Clementine, sliced thin
1 Quart Strawberries, sliced
2 Cans Ginger Ale
2 Cans Peach Nectar

:: Directions ::
1. Mix all ingredients except the champagne in a large pitcher. Let sit overnight for all flavors to combine.
2. Fill a glass with ice half full with Ginger Ale mixture. Top with champagne and serve.

The Happiest Hour {Honey Rosemary Ginger Gin Fizz}

Given that it's the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving, I'm sure you all are deep in menu planning and grocery shopping. But, I bet there is one thing most of you forgot…the signature cocktail. No need to worry though. I'm here to bring you a savory, sweet and flavorful cocktail perfect for acompanying the delicious meal you have planned. After making an easy honey rosemary simple syrup, all you have to do is mix with gin and ginger ale for a delicious libation you can sip on throughout the day. Here's the recipe…

:: Honey Rosemary Simple Syrup Ingredients ::
1/2 Cup Water
1 Cup White Sugar
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Sprig Rosemary

:: Honey Rosemary Simple Syrup Directions ::
Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir continuously over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Let Cool.

:: Honey Rosemary Ginger Gin Fizz Ingredients ::
2 Tablespoons Honey Rosemary Simple Syrup
1/2 Cup Gin
3/4 Cup Ginger Ale

:: Honey Rosemary Ginger Gin Fizz Directions ::
Combine ingredients in a glass over ice. Stir to combine and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

All Mixed Up {Cranberry Ginger Fizz}

Every holiday party requires a holiday cocktail. If you read "This Party Inspired By {Cranberry}" a couple weeks ago, you know that cranberry is not only the perfect holiday shade, but the perfect holiday flavor. With this cocktail's vibrant red color and accent of lime, it's colored appropriately, and incredibly delicious. Here's what you'll need for this festive libation...

(Because I don't measure drinks and go by taste, this measurements will not be exact.)

{1} Equal parts cranberry juice and ginger ale 

{2} Gin to taste

{3} Lime wedge

Combine ingredients, shake, pour, and enjoy!