DIY Cocktail Competition - Finale

Welcome to Part Two of My Family Has to Drink to Be Around Each Out for Long Periods of Time the DIY Cocktail Competition Finale. 

Last week, I shared that one of my favorite new traditions is to gather a group of people and let them run wild with creating a Cocktail Competition. (Read Part I here -- free printables and directions) 

Feliz Navidad 

2 oz. Tequila 

1 oz. Orange Liquor

Splash Cranberry Juice

Splash of Lemonade 

Dash of  Orange Bitters

Dash of Aromatic Bitters

Christmas Dream 

2 oz. Bourbon

Splash of Apple Cider

Splash of Orange Juice

Dash of homemade simple syrup (Water, sugar, clove and nutmeg)

7 Apple Fizz

3oz. Segrems 7 Apple

Splash Cranberry Ginger Ale

Throw in 2 Apple Fizz Candies at the end for presentation

Chapel Hill Ice Water

1 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Gin

1 oz. Triple Sec

Lime Juice 

Topped with Sprite

... And the winner is...

Christmas Apple Pie

Makers 46 (Entire Bottle). 

Apple cider

Entire apple pie (pureed and blended) 

Cooked in a crockpot overnight

Topped with Cranberry Ginger Ale 

The Christmas Apple Pie BARELY squeaked by, but the originality of the drink (AN ENTIRE APPLE PIE IN A BLENDER!) carried it through. 

As Master of Ceremonies, I created a trophy that will be passed down through the generations by taking an old margarita glass and spray painting it gold. (Cheap and easy!) 

And then filled it with what else... liquor!

Have you ever hosted a Cocktail Competition? Have any other recipes to share? 

Last Minute {and cheap} Christmas Gifts for Men

Y'all. It's CHRISTMAS WEEK. 

For some it inspires joy! happiness! days off of work! 

For you procrastinators others... PANIC. DREAD. ROAD RAGE AT THE MALL. 

We continue with a series I like to call "We should all thank Amazon Prime because otherwise our procrastination and lackadaisical Christmas Shopping methods would have us screwed." 

Today, we are discussing the men in your life. Brothers. Boyfriends. Your boss. The hot UPS man. Whoever. 

ALL of these gifts are under $50, perfect for your MEN and available on Amazon Prime to get that free 2-day shipping. Because you waited till the last minute.  

Last Minute {and cheap} Christmas Gifts for THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE: 

Hot Dog Toaster. Listen. We know a lot of men are lazy creative when it comes to dinner. Give this quick, easy and whimsical gift to that brother of yours who reheats ramen every other night. At least he can have toasty buns now! 

Corkscile Beer Cooler. You've been caught in a bind with a warm beer. Give the gift of JOY. A quick way to cool down a warm beer. REJOICE. 

Sunscreen Flasks. Because they are always looking for a way to get arrested. Or sneak in some Fireball. 

The Kramer.  When in doubt, go with something Seinfeld (or this COMPLETE SET). Happy Festivus. 

Chalk Globe.  This is such a great gift for someone who loves to travel or is stuck in a cubicle and needs a way to believe there is something better in this world than corporate misery to daydream. 

Addendum.

I just couldn't leave this one off. 

It's not under $50, but it. is. awesome. 

The Cash Cannon. For the person in your life who likes to make. it. rain. 

Last Minute {and cheap} Christmas Gifts for All the Ladies

HAPPY FRIDAY. 

We continue with a series I like to call "We should all thank Amazon Prime because otherwise our procrastination and lackadaisical Christmas Shopping methods would have us screwed." 

Today, we are discussing YO' LADIESSSS. Or girl tribe. #SquadGoals. The people that tell you that you aren't crazy/you are crazy when you need it. 

ALL of these gifts are under $50, perfect for your besties / girlfrands and available on Amazon Prime to get that free 2-day shipping. Because you waited till the last minute.  

Last Minute {and cheap} Christmas Gifts for The Ladies: 

Teakwood Swell bottle. Swoon. Go ahead and get one for yourself. 

Moscow Mule Mugs.  Ginger beer. Check. Lime. Check. VODKA. Check. While giving these to your friend, you are really giving a gift to yourself every time you go over to her house. #winwin. 

Beautiful wood cutting board. Time to throw out the ikea board that has melted in your dishwasher and upgrade to this beauty. 

Wine glass that fits entire bottle of wine. There's no shame in your game. It saves time and dishes. You are a good friend.  

Pepperspray: Because nothing says Christmas like pepper spray.

Soma Water Carafe. Beautiful, practical and health-concious. Just like your friend!

Volcano Candle. You know the one. Smells like Anthropologie. Without having to go to the mall. SCORE. 

Last Minute Gifts for Dad

Are you in panic-mode yet? Christmas is in 8 days. EIGHT DAYS. 

If you are like me, procrastination is your middle name. And you need something FAST. And AFFORDABLE for yo' dad for Christmas. 

WELL, you are in luck! ALL of these gifts are under $50, perfect for pops and available on Amazon Prime to get that free 2-day shipping. Because you waited till the last minute.  

Last Minute {and cheap} Christmas Gifts for DAD: 

KINDLE. Ok, this one is $59.99, but you waited till the last minute. You can afford to spend that extra $9.99. 

Bourbon Ice Ball Mold.  You are the reason your dad drinks. Might as well provide him a nice slow melting ice ball for his bourbon. (See: Mom) 

YETI Koozie. And then get that man a YETI Koozie. Because no one likes warm beer or cold hands. 

All-In-One Docking Station. Your dad is probably hip and has a million electronics. Help him clean up the clutter of a million cords and get him this docking station. Your mom will thank you. 

Meat. When all else fails, buy him beef and cheese. x 

What other last minute / affordable gifts do you suggest for DAD? Did you wait till the last minute? 

Last Minute {and cheap} Christmas Gifts for Mom

Because Procrastination is your middle name. And you need something FAST. And AFFORDABLE for Mom for Christmas. 

WELL, you are in luck! ALL of these gifts are under $50, perfect for mom and available on Amazon Prime to get that free 2-day shipping. Because you waited till the last minute.  

Last Minute {and cheap} Christmas Gifts for Mom: 

CHIC Gloves. Lined. Leather. Lots of colors. It may be 70 degrees and beautiful now in the South (why live anywhere else?!) but Old Man Winter is coming and mom wants to look good. 

Blanket scarf. When in doubt, blanket scarf. 

Electric Wine Opener. Because you are the reason your mother drinks. 

Essential Oil Diffuser.  These are all the rage right now, and frankly, mom deserves to be in on the rage. 

Vertical Garden Kit.  A great, thoughtful gift that is easy to take care of! 

A MASSAGE. Because Let's be honest. You still, to this day, stress your mom out. 

What other last minute / affordable gifts do you suggest for MOM? Did you wait till the last minute?