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Holiday Spirits

Thu. December 13, 2007

By Feature Column

To help you celebrate the season and survive the big day, Minibar|Winebar (3339 N Halsted) serves up five great cocktail recipes that will melt your cares away -- as presented by Minibar bartenders Alex and Adrian live on NBC's IN THE LOOP with iVillage, with hosts Kim Coles, Bill Rancic and Ereka Vetrini.

Frostbite Martini

1 ½ oz. Corzo Silver Tequila

½ oz. Crème de Cacao

½ oz. Blue Curaçao

Splash of cream

Garnish: Candy Cane

Spiced Pumpkin Pie Martini

1 ½ oz. Stoli Vanilla Vodka

½ oz. Bailey's Irish Cream

½ oz. Pumpkin Liqueur

Splash of cream

Garnish: Graham Cracker rim, Cinnamon

Apple Cider Martini

1 ½ oz. Apple Cinnamon Vodka

1 oz. Apple Puckers

Splash of Apple Cider

Garnish: Caramel in Glass

Candy Apple

(tall glass)

1 ½ oz. Stoli Vanilla Vodka

Splash of Butterscotch Liqueur

Apple Cider

Garnish: Candy Apple slice

Mistletoe

(tall glass)

1 ½ oz. Citron Vodka

Splash of Midori

Splash of Roses Lime

Sour

Soda

Garnish: Candy Cane

For more information on these drinks visit: minibarwinebar.com

IN THE LOOP airs weekdays at 11 p.m. CT online, on WMAQ Chicago and on NBC stations throughout the country.

For more information on IN THE LOOP visit: www.intheloop.ivillage.com

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