Holiday Spirits

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