This punch recipe is inspired by the Orange Punch served at Andrew Jackson’s inauguration in 1829, according to Eric Felten of the Wall Street Journal.

It was quite a rowdy crowd, and servers brought out buckets of the punch to lure the revelers out of the White House and on to the lawn.

Serve this to your own Inauguration Day party crowd on Jan. 20.

Inaugural Orange Punch

3 parts fresh orange juice
1 part … Read more

Our furry little friend the kiwi is an often-forgotten fruit.

But there are many reasons we should incorporate these strange little guys into our diets … and our cocktails.

Tart, creamy and sweet all at once, this tasty fruit is also an amazing source of antioxidants and fiber.

Kiwi fruit also lowers the risk of blood clots and reduces the amount of fats in the blood.

Oh, and let’s not forget its beautiful, bold color … Read more

Here’s a cocktail for the tumultuous winter nights ahead.

Ingredients

1 part coke 
1 part rum
2 cubes of ice

Instructions

Mix. Enjoy.

Spice Night comes by way of Bermuda and is a melange of “scented” apple, carrot, lemon and ginger juices mixed with Mount Gay Rum and a bit of maple syrup. Courtesy of Mount Gay Rum.

This is my kind of Partridge! Courtesy of Oronoco Rum.

Liquor and wine are a big part of many holiday dishes. Here are some of the most delicious recipes I could find that get a boost from the bottle and could be a part of your special holiday meal. Enjoy!

Starters

Sweet Potato Bourbon Soup
Drunken Crab Bisque
Roasted Beet and Smoked Sturgeon Salad with Vodka Vinaigrette

Meats

Grilled Molasses and Rum-Glazed Fresh Ham
Red Wine Braised Beef Brisket
Roasted Goose With Apple Rum Stuffing… Read more

The holidays are time for gatherings and warmth … and a little booze. This spiced punch can be served hot or cold. It’s a tasty way to welcome guests and stay warm.

Created by Brian Miller of New York hotspot Death & Co this creepy cocktail is made with Flor de Caña rum, a new premium rum from Nicaragua which has recently become available in the U.S. Courtesy of Flor de Caña.

Mimicking the look of classic candy corn, this dessert cocktail would be a sweet ending to an evening of Halloween marauding. Photo by YumSugar.