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