Adventurous Cocktails for Your Holiday Party: A Taste of Hawai’i

Posted on November 13, 2012

After attending a couple holiday parties, it’s easy to feel burned out on eggnog and hot buttered rum—but not to worry. When it comes to throwing your own seasonal soiree, these exciting cocktails are sure to spice things up for your guests.

The Hana Mai Tai – Makes 8 servings (pitcher)

Recipe from Travaasa Hana

1 cup dark rum

1 cup light rum

2 cups orange juice

2 cups pineapple juice

Freshly squeezed juice from one lime

Freshly squeezed juice from one lemon

1 tablespoon orgeat (almond syrup)

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice. Pour into glasses and garnish with an umbrella.

 

Maui Snowstorm

2 oz. light rum

½ oz. macadamia nut liqueur

2 oz. coconut milk

1 oz. sweetened condensed milk

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with finely crushed ice and pour all ingredients over the ice. Shake to combine and pour into a wine glass. Garnish with an orchid.