Oh, What Fun!

How the AIGA Jax board is celebrating
the holidays.

Get into the holiday spirit with the board’s favorite seasonal drink recipes. We may not be able to raise a toast to the end of 2020 physically, but we still hope to share some cheer. So go ahead and pour yourself a glass – you’ll need it to get through all of the end-of-the-year Zoom parties!

Grinch Punch
Submitted by Brian O. – Education Director

Ingredients:

  • 4 two liter bottles of Sprite or Sprite Zero
  • 1 qt of Rainbow Sherbet (or flavor(s) of your choice)
  • 2 packs of lemon lime flavored Kool-Aid

Steps:

  • Fill pitcher or drink containers with the powdered Kool-aid and scoops of Sherbet
  • Pour over Sprite/Sprite Zero
  • Pour or ladle mixture into classes or cups, and enjoy! 

July in Christmas
Submitted by Frank A. – Communications Committee

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz of white Rum
  • 1/2 oz of lime juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz cream of coconut
  • 1 oz coconut milk
  • Garnish: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg and cinnamon

Steps:

  • Blend everything
  • Add the garnish on top at the end 

Persephone’s Descent
Submitted by Tess G. – Communications Director

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Blanco Tequila 
  • 1/2 oz pomegranate liqueur
  • 1 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 
  • 1/2 oz agave syrup

Steps:

  • Add ingredients and ice to shaker
  • Shake, shake, shake
  • Salt rim of glass
  • Strain cocktail into salt-rimmed glass
  • Enjoy, goddess!

Peppermint Mocha Espresso
Submitted by Mason M. – Volunteer Chair

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Espresso Liqueur (1 shot)
  • 1 1/2 oz Kahlua (1 shot)
  • 6 oz coffee of your choice (holiday blend preferred)
  • 1/2 pack of hot chocolate
  • Garnish: mini candy cane 

Steps:

  • Brew your coffee of choice and mix in the hot chocolate packet
  • Pour 1/2 oz Espresso Liqueur and 1.5 Oz. Kahlua into the coffee mug and stir until blended
  • Place candy cane within the drink as a garnish or crush the candy cane and drop into the mixture
  • Optional: Serve over ice for an iced mocha

Chocococoloco Bliss
Submitted by Katya C. – Membership Director

Ingredients:
Serves 8 – 10

  • 2 cups of grated sweetened coconut shavings (add to taste)
  • 1 bottle of dark Rum (20-30 oz) 
  • 1/2 can of condensed milk
  • 1 can of evaporated milk
  • 2 cups of regular milk
  • 1 cup of Nutella (add to taste)

Steps:

  • Blend the rum, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and regular milk along with the Nutella until smooth, add more Nutella for a more chocolate flavor
  • Pour into a large bowl or pitcher and add in the coconut shavings. I usually add about 1/2 bag or two cups
  • Pour into a shot glass (this is really sweet so a little goes a long way)
  • Note: If the mix is too thick just add in a little more milk until it’s at desired consistency

The Seelbach
Submitted by Justin S. – Programming Director

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Bourbon (use 100 proof)
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 dashes Peychauds Bitters
  • 4 oz Prosecco
  • Garnish: Orange twist

Steps:

  • Build directly in a champagne flute 
  • Measure all ingredients directly into glass, then top off with Prosecco
  • Optional: Garnish with orange twist or add cherry

Yuletide Greetings
Submitted by Brian H. – President

Ingredients:

  • 1 Rocks glass (larger if you dare)
  • 3 ice cubes
  • 2 oz Fireball Whiskey
  • Eggnog (as much as you want!)

Steps:

  • Place ice cubes in glass
  • Pour Fireball over ice
  • Fill remainder of glass with eggnog
  • Add whip cream to the top
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and/or nutmeg

Yuletide Wave
Submitted by Keith L. – Programming Chair

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Rum
  • 1/4 oz Allspice Liqueur
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz vanilla syrup
  • 1/2 oz pear juice

Steps:

  • Add ingredients and ice to shaker 
  • Pour into a Tiki Mug or tall glass
  • Garnish with cinnamon stick and grated nutmeg

Holiday Sangria
Submitted by Cassie D. – Vice President

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle sweet red wine (Spanish reds work best)
  • 1/4 cup Brandy
  • 1/4 cup Orange Curacao
  • 1/4 cup sugar  
  • 1 orange
  • 1 apple
  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • Splash of sparkling water (can be flavored)
  • Optional: mint or rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • Slice orange into slices and apple into wedges, add to glass pitcher
  • Slightly muddle blackberries, add to pitcher
  • Pour the brandy and orange curacao over the fruit
  • Add the sugar 
  • Pour bottle of red wine into the pitcher
  • Mix
  • Chill overnight
  • When ready to serve, top with a splash of sparkling water and garnish with mint or rosemary
By aigajacksonville
Published December 4, 2020