Tinsel time's Two Top Tipples!

Ahh, it's that time of year, please forgive the alliteration, but I am just feeling SO happy and festive.  We had such a lovely Christmas day, and now, that the Boxing Day Test is about to start, we can relax, enjoy big turkey or ham sandwiches and smile.  I didn't cook much in the way of new food for the big day, though I did tweak my gravy by following a method half Nigella and half Jamie.  That was delicious and I can't wait to add gravy to my sangers!  I thought I might feature the two stars of the 'drinks bar' for Christmas, and no doubt for the next week.  One boozy, one mock, both delicious.  Both recipes are from Nigella Christmas and are easier than pie to make either served individually or in vats!  Today, I am tending toward a splosh of this and splish of that, adding more of what I fancy to suit me....Boxing Day that means easing up on the hard stuff!  Here though, are the original quantities:

Poinsettia

750ml (1 bottle) Prosecco, well chilled
125ml (1/2 metric cup) Grand Marnier or Triple Sec, chilled
500ml cranberry juice, well chilled

Pour the Prosecco, Grand Marnier and cranberry juice into a 1.5litre pitcher.

As required, pour into champagne flutes.

Makes about 8 glasses

Xmas Xinger (the only time you'll catch me using an 'X' for Christmas!)

1.5 litres pure pomegranate juice, well chilled
750ml ginger ale, well chilled
lots of ice

Pour the pomegranate juice over lots of ice in a large pitcher or punch bowl.

Glug the ginger ale over.

Makes 10 glasses
To make individual serves just put a handful of ice into an old-fashioned/lowball glass and pour in 150ml of pomegranate juice and 75ml of ginger ale.

Both these drinks taste delicious and look so very festive.  The mocktail still somehow tastes kinda boozy, so designated drivers, teetotallers or just those of us practicing moderation can still feel like we're celebrating.  The poinsettia is delicious as is, though I decided after two, that I would add some extra juice to mine to ensure I could last out the day!

These drinks will feature strongly at New Year's I feel.

Hoping everyone is enjoying a relaxing, festive season as my beloved family and I are.