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					<description><![CDATA[Serve your guests in style with the cocktail recipes to ensure a good...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Serve your guests in style with the cocktail recipes to ensure a good time this holiday season.</p>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1849 size-full" src="http://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ALLS.jpg" alt="ALLS" width="1280" height="930" srcset="https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ALLS.jpg 1280w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ALLS-300x218.jpg 300w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ALLS-768x558.jpg 768w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ALLS-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ALLS-800x581.jpg 800w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ALLS-1000x727.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></p>
<p><strong>Mulled Wine aka <em>Glühwein</em></strong></p>
<p>This traditional German drink perfect to serve at your next party, it will keep your guests warm and the party raging all night long.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span></p>
<ul>
<li>¼ cup honey</li>
<li>2 cinnamon sticks</li>
<li>1 orange, sliced</li>
<li>3 star anise</li>
<li>1 tsp cloves</li>
<li>1 750 ml bottle of dry Red wine (Ex: Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz)</li>
<li>2 oz Brandy</li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What You&#8217;ll Need</span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.blog.stokesstores.com/en/tory-ceramic-chef-knife.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Knife</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blog.stokesstores.com/en/think-kitchen-cutting-board-1.html">Cutting Board</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blog.stokesstores.com/en/remy-olivier-sabayon-sauce-pan.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saucepan</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blog.stokesstores.com/en/think-kitchen-mesh-strainer.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strainer</a> / Cheesecloth</li>
<li><a href="http://www.blog.stokesstores.com/en/country-style-mason-jars.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country Style Mason Jar</a></li>
</ul>
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<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1841 size-full" src="http://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINEPOT_S.jpg" alt="WINEPOT_S" width="1397" height="979" srcset="https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINEPOT_S.jpg 1397w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINEPOT_S-300x210.jpg 300w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINEPOT_S-768x538.jpg 768w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINEPOT_S-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINEPOT_S-800x561.jpg 800w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINEPOT_S-1000x701.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1397px) 100vw, 1397px" /></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Directions</span></p>
<ol>
<li>Place ingredients in a large pot (Option: for easy removal of ingredients, place in a cheesecloth)</li>
<li>Bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat.</li>
<li>Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer for at least 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Strain, and serve warm.</li>
</ol>
<p><a href="http://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINE_S.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1839 size-full" src="http://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINE_S.jpg" alt="WINE_S" width="777" height="927" srcset="https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINE_S.jpg 777w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINE_S-251x300.jpg 251w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WINE_S-768x916.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Kir Royale</strong></p>
<p>This French cocktail is the ultimate classic party blend; perfect for a chic night or an elegant holiday brunch.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span> (~ 6 glasses)</p>
<ul>
<li>1 bottle champagne</li>
<li>1 bottle Crème de Cassis</li>
<li>Lemon twist as garnish</li>
</ul>
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<div style="width: 40%; padding: 0 10pt 0 0; float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What You&#8217;ll Need</span></div>
<div style="width: 40%; padding: 0 10pt 0 0; float: right;"><a href="http://www.blog.stokesstores.com/en/paris-flute-glasses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flute</a></div>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1843 size-full" src="http://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CHAMPAGNE_S.jpg" alt="CHAMPAGNE_S" width="913" height="1277" srcset="https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CHAMPAGNE_S.jpg 913w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CHAMPAGNE_S-214x300.jpg 214w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CHAMPAGNE_S-768x1074.jpg 768w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CHAMPAGNE_S-732x1024.jpg 732w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CHAMPAGNE_S-800x1119.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px" /></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Directions</span></p>
<p>Fill ¾ of the glass with dry champagne then add ½ oz of Crème de Cassis.</p>
<p><strong>Irish Coffee</strong></p>
<p>Whether you want to stay in or have a small get together with friends and family, this drink will surely keep you warm on those cold winter nights.</p>
<div style="width: 40%; padding: 0 10pt 0 0; float: left;">
<p><u>Ingredients</u>:</p>
<ul>
<li>4 oz coffee</li>
<li>¾ oz Kahlua</li>
<li>¾ oz baileys</li>
<li>¾ oz Cointreau</li>
<li>Whipped cream and candy canes</li>
</ul>
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<div style="width: 40%; padding: 0 10pt 0 0; float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What You&#8217;ll Need</span></div>
<div style="width: 40%; padding: 0 10pt 0 0; float: right;"><a href="http://www.blog.stokesstores.com/en/irish-coffee-individual-glass.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Irish Coffee Glass</a></div>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1845 size-full" src="http://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COFFEE_S.jpg" alt="COFFEE_S" width="1265" height="939" srcset="https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COFFEE_S.jpg 1265w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COFFEE_S-300x223.jpg 300w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COFFEE_S-768x570.jpg 768w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COFFEE_S-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COFFEE_S-800x594.jpg 800w, https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COFFEE_S-1000x742.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1265px) 100vw, 1265px" /></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Directions</span></p>
<p>In a coffee mug, combine all ingredients and top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane for extra holiday spirit.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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