Nothing says holiday cheer like a party spread full of refreshing cocktails and delicious bites. From festive martinis and fruity mocktails to crowd-pleasing dips and finger foods, this collection of 12 quick and easy appetizers and drinks has you covered.
Pomegranate Martini
A crisp, refreshing cocktail of pomegranate and lime juice, vodka, and orange liqueur. The pomegranate martini, or pomtini, is a pretty, deep red cocktail. Garnished with a sugared rim and lime wedge it is perfect for the holidays.
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Hot Cheesy Leek Dip
Delicious, hot, and cheesy, this caramelized leek dip is a quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This creamy leek dip is made with three cheese types, fresh chives and garlic. The sweet caramelized leeks and cheese create a rich and flavorful dip that is delicious with sliced baguettes or sourdough bread, chips, pretzels, or veggies. Serve up a dish of this hot, cheesy dip for your next appetizer night.
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Eggnog Espresso Martini
The Espresso Eggnog Martini combines the rich flavors of spiced rum, creamy eggnog, freshly brewed espresso, and a splash of Kahlua. This festive drink brings a delicious twist to a classic winter treat. The combination of the rum, eggnog, and deep coffee notes, creates a cocktail that’s ideal for holiday gatherings.
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Pear and Brie Crostini
Lightly toasted baguettes topped with creamy brie, fresh pears, and balsamic reduction. Finished with aromatic herbs, these pear and brie crostini are a quick and easy appetizer that perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Crantini (Cranberry Martini)
A perfect balance of sweet and tart, the cranberry martini is a cocktail that can be served year-round. A blend of vodka, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice, this drink is smooth and refreshing. Garnish with some sugared cranberries and an orange slice to make it extra special.
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Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Wontons
A creamy, cheesy, and spicy jalapeno popper filling wrapped in a crispy wonton. These air fryer jalapeno wontons are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. The air fryer makes these wontons extra crispy, complementing the spicy jalapeno cream cheese filling. Serve them up on a platter with an assortment of dips and dig in.
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Pomegranate Mocktail
This refreshing pomegranate mocktail is a beautiful, festive drink made with pomegranate juice, freshly squeezed orange, and ginger ale. Finished with a squirt of lime, the flavors are perfectly balanced, being slightly tart yet sweet and fizzy. Because it contains no alcohol, it is suitable for everyone and is the perfect addition to a holiday party.
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Elote Dip
A flavourful dip of corn, spices, cheese, and lime, Elote dip turns delicious Mexican street corn into a tasty appetizer or snack that is easy to prepare. Made with simple ingredients, this dip comes together quickly and is packed with flavor.
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Shirley Temple Cockail
An adult twist on a childhood favorite, the Shirley Temple cocktail, or Dirty Shirley, is refreshing any time of the year. Made with grenadine syrup, vodka, and lemon-lime soda this fizzy cocktail is simple to make and delightful to drink. Easy to make into a mocktail by simply omitting the alcohol.
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Air Fryer Cheeseburger Eggrolls
Crispy, crunch egg rolls filled with ground beef, cheese, and seasonings. Air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls turn everyone’s favorite burger into a delicious finger food. These crispy little rolls are perfect on an appetizer platter. They can be made ahead of time and frozen, perfect for when you need something quick.
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Cranberry Margarita
Made with cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime, this cranberry margarita is a perfectly balanced cocktail with a deep red color making it as festive as it is delicious. Decorate with rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries for a pretty mistletoe margarita, or rim the glass with margarita salt. This drink comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients.
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Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Air fryer pizza bagels are delicious and easy. When made on mini-bagels they become a bite-sized treat that is a great addition to any appetizer plate. You only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious pizzas and can top them any way you like. Ready in less than 5 minutes they are quick and easy.
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