The more time I spend traveling, meeting new people, and venturing away from the snowy mountain town bubble that I call home, the more I understand just how busy this time of year is for everyone. This year especially, it feels like there are more holiday parties and dinners than in previous years. To me, this is so exciting! I love to see everyone out and about, celebrating this wonderful season and enjoying quality time with friends and family. New York is buzzing with holiday cheer. It is such a special time! With so many holiday parties and with families soon gathering to celebrate, I thought we might all appreciate a list of appetizers and overly festive drinks. My number one entertaining tip? Make your guests feel welcome the minute they walk in the door. Have the holiday music softly playing, the fire going, the drinks ready, and warm bites for all to nibble on. There’s nothing more inviting than a delicious drink and appetizer situation! Below are some of my personal favorites that are usually the most popular every single year! I’m excited to see which ones you choose to serve to your family and friends! appetizers
Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce
Christmas Tree Cheese Board
Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic
Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Mom’s Secret Christmas Eve Chex Mix (such an oldie, but we make this every year)
Pastry Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie
Cranberry Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Swirls
Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives
Pull Apart Italian Sub Sliders
Roasted Garlic Caprese Dip
Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath
Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists
5 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Swirls
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey
Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Everything Ranch Crackers and Pretzels cocktails/mocktails
Naughty Nice Margarita (+mocktail)
Vanilla Espresso Martini
Frosted Mistletoe Margarita
Christmas Vacation Dirty Chai Cocktail (+mocktail)
Christmas Old Fashioned
Chai Espresso Martini
Creamy Coconut White Russian
White Christmas Mojito
The North Pole Cocktail
Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail
Sparkling Christmas Party Punch
Mistletoe Kiss Cocktail
Whoville’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita (+ mocktail)
Vanilla Chai White Russian
Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz Lastly, if you make one of The 35 Most Popular Holiday Appetizers and Cocktails, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
