Napa Valley Vacation Cocktail and Appetizer Pairings for Festive Entertaining
The vacations are right here, and it’s the proper time to take pleasure in vacation cocktail and appetizer pairings impressed by one of the best of Napa Valley! Collect with family and friends to savor these festive recipes. Our distinctive Napa Nog pairs completely with Cranberry Brie Bites, making your vacation celebrations memorable and scrumptious.
Napa Nog: A Festive Vacation Cocktail
In case you haven’t tried a wine-inspired vacation nog, our Napa Nog is a should! This dessert cocktail blends glowing wine with the comfy flavors of a basic nog, giving a bubbly twist to a vacation favourite. It’s ideally suited for sharing at festive gatherings or as a candy ending to a winter meal. In case you’re inquisitive about different glowing wine choices, Wine Folly’s information offers wonderful insights.
Serves: 2 | Time: 5 minutes
Elements:
- 4 scoops vanilla bean gelato
- 1 pinch every of cinnamon and nutmeg (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 pictures Kahlúa Espresso Liqueur
- 1 cup ONEHOPE Vintner Brut
Directions:
- In a blender, mix the gelato, cinnamon, nutmeg, Kahlúa, and Brut. Mix till clean and creamy.
- Pour the combination into glowing coupes, garnish with an additional sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg, and revel in instantly.
Cranberry Brie Bites: A Excellent Appetizer for Vacation Cocktail Pairings
Make a complicated vacation appetizer with our Cranberry Brie Bites. These flaky puff pastry bites are crammed with brie and home made cranberry jam, making a scrumptious stability of flavors that pairs fantastically with our Vintner Assortment California Pinot Noir.
Makes: 16 bites | Time: 45 minutes
Cranberry Jam (Makes about ½ cup)
Elements:
- 1 cup cranberries
- ⅛ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- Zest of ½ orange
- 2 tbsp. recent orange juice (about ½ orange)
- ⅛ tsp. floor cinnamon
Directions:
- In a saucepan over low warmth, mix all components. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. Use a potato masher to softly crush the cranberries as they soften.
- Take away from warmth and let cool. Pressure the combination via a fine-mesh sieve to create a clean jam.
Meeting
Elements:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- All-purpose flour (for rolling)
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- Cranberry jam (recipe above)
- Toothpicks
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Sprinkle flour on a flat floor. Roll the puff pastry to about ⅛ inches thick. Reduce the dough into 4-inch squares.
- Place ½ tbsp. Every of the brie and cranberry jam is within the middle of every sq.. Convey all 4 corners collectively and pinch to seal, securing with a toothpick if essential.
- Bake for 10 minutes till golden brown. Serve heat and revel in with family and friends.
Making Spirits Shiny
Thanks for selecting ONEHOPE to unfold vacation cheer. These vacation cocktail and appetizer pairings carry pleasure to each celebration. Attempt them out, and don’t neglect to share your creations on social @onehope!
Recommended Outbound Hyperlinks:
- Wine Folly’s Information to Glowing Wines for extra on wine pairings
- Vacation Internet hosting Ideas from Meals and Wine for get together inspiration
Cheers & Completely satisfied Holidays!
The ONEHOPE Wine Staff
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