Tuesday, December 20, 2016

The Fancy Free Cocktail for #Progressive Eats

By: The Food Hunter

Welcome to another edition of Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a progressive dinner party where each course is held at a different home. This month’s theme is New Year's Eve Extravaganza hosted by Jane of The Heritage Cook. Thanks for stopping by and joining the party! Now pour yourself a drink, I suggest the one below, and enjoy all of the delicious recipes we've compiled for you.

The Fancy Free cocktail, inspired by the Manhattan, can easily be scaled up. So this New Year's Eve, instead of playing bartender, plan ahead and make a big batch in advance.


The Fancy Free Cocktail

2 oz. bourbon
½ oz. maraschino liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients and stir gently until well mixed. Pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

New Year's Eve Extravaganza!

  • Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Fancy Free Cocktail from The Food Hunter's Guide

  • Appetizers

    Bread

    First Course

    Main Course

    Side Dishes

    Desserts



    We have a core group of 12 bloggers, but we are always looking for substitutes. To see our upcoming themes and how you can participate, please check out the schedule at Creative Culinary (LINK: http://www.creative-culinary.com/progressive-eats/ ) or contact Barb directly for more information. (LINK: http://www.creative-culinary.com/contact-us/ )

    30 comments:

    1. My parents loved Manhattans! I wish they were around this Christmas b/c I'd love to treat them to your fancy free cocktail!!! It sounds fabulous!!!

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    2. Yum! You had me at maraschino liqueur!

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    3. This is my kind of cocktail! CHEERS!

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    4. Oh, boy! What a wonderful sounding cocktail. Would be really nice to serve at a party. It sounds like a holiday in a glass :-)

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    5. My dad used to love Manhattans. Since he passed this past April, I've started drinking them in honor of him on special occasions. I'll need to try your cocktail. It sounds like a good one.

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    6. I have a feeling that one or two of these beautiful cocktails and I would definitely be feeling fancy free LOL! This would definitely set the stage for a fantastic evening!

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    7. Oh my lord that sounds like an incredible feast! Especially the yuzu cheesecake - yuzu such an incredible ingredient and I can't wait to experiment with it even more!

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    8. Everything sounds great, especially the lobster and crab bisque! Yum!

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    9. This looks terrific!!! I'd love to try this drink!!

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    10. Cheers to that - sounds like a delicious cocktail!

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    11. Ooh Love the idea of this roundup..what fun..and especially one that involves a cocktail!

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    12. I love the Progressive Eats posts! This is a great drink for the holidays!

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    13. Sounds excellent, great idea to make a big batch ahead of time!

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    14. Sounds wonderful! I love the idea of making a big batch!

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    15. What a classic. I didn't know I could make up a big batch.

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    16. These are all new flavors to me for a cocktail. Sounds lovely.

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    17. Love a good cocktail, especially around the holidays!

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    18. Digging your festive take on a Manhattan! Is this your own creation? And will you make me one? =)

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    19. Love progressive meals! My grandfather's go to drink was always a Manhattan!

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    20. Loving the look of some of the courses!! Champagne Yeast Brioche sounds absolutely delightful! And the chocolate orange stout cake; need to add these to my to make list!

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    21. That's definitely looking like a fabulous party!

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    22. I'm definitely up for a sophisticated glass of this fancy free cocktail. When shall I be over and will you also have appetizers:)?

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    23. I love a drink that can be made in bulk, so I can sit back and enjoy the party! Love it.

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