Deck the Halls Daiquiri and Christmas Colada- Recipes

The holidays are upon us. It's the time of year to see friends and family, to gather at homes and feel the embrace of loved ones. So here are a couple of adult beverages to help bring on that holiday spirit.

These are twists on classic drinks that give you that warm holiday feel.

Christmas Colada

Ingredients

4 ounces of spiced dark rum

8 ounces of egg nog

1 cup of ice

1 small banana

2 tablespoons of cream coconut

Preparation

Place all ingredients into a blender. Using the frappe setting, blend until the ice is crushed and the mixture is frothy. Pour into two glasses. Serve.

(Makes 2)

Deck the Halls Daiquiri

Ingredients

2 ounces of white rum

2 ounces of cranberry juice

2 ounces of ginger beer

Juice of 1/2 of a lime

Lime wedge

Crushed ice

Preparation

Fill a large glass or snifter half full of crushed ice. Add the rum, cranberry juice, lime juice and ginger beer. Stir. Garnish with the lime wedge. Serve.