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Get into the holiday spirit with festive holiday cocktail recipes By Kamala Kirk f you’re hosting for the holidays, get your guests into the festive spirit by creating custom cocktails such as a Spiced Espresso Martini or a Winter Highball. Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica shares four holiday cocktail recipes that are easy to whip up and guaranteed to
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impress others, perfect for your seasonal celebrations. Hotel Casa del Mar 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 310-581-5533 hotelcasadelmar.com
PHOTOS COURTESY HOTEL CASA DEL MAR
Spiced Espresso Martini 2 oz Tito’s 2 oz Espresso .5 oz Kahlua Pumpkin Splash Caramel and Chocolate Syrup Garnish winter seasoning on half of glass
Lemon Meringue Martini 2 oz Limoncello .75 oz Kettle Citron 1.25 oz Lemonade 1 oz Heavy Cream or Half and Half Garnish bay leaf and/or lemon wheel
Seasonal Sour 1 oz Makers Mark 1 oz Lemon Juice .5 oz Simple Syrup Float Pessimist Wine Garnish luxardo and apple slice
Winter Highball 2 oz Tito’s 2 oz Ginger Beer 2 oz Cranberry Garnish powdered sugar thyme with dried fruit wheel Highball/Collins glass
Make creativity for your child a top New Year’s resolution! Husband-wife team David and Emberli Pridham co-authored the new hit book series If Not You, Then Who? that introduces children to one of the most creative endeavors mankind has ever experienced – the world of invention. Using their imagination, siblings – and their entire family – join together to create inventions that brighten up their every day – and inspire your child along the way! The set of four books is available for the holidays for only $49.95. (www.ifnotyoubooks.com). PAGE 8 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS - DECEMBER 23, 2021
