We are in the thick of it now! Pie season, cookie season, holiday party season (my favorite season)! You get to combine all the seasons, plus add booze! Any who, I host a holiday party every year for my friends. It’s a tradition and something I love to do. We put so much thought into the spread, the savory and sweet treats and the games, we can’t forget about that signature drink! In this case the signature shot! My Ferrero Rocherish Shot! It’s a holiday aperitif to get the party started!
I am not going to lie, this year’s party almost had to be cancelled! I know blasphemy! But a lot happened all at once that made it extra challenging to plan and execute the perfect party. First, I adopted a new dog, completely unplanned. I accompanied my friend to the shelter to look for a dog for her and I am the one who came home with one! I even said jokingly as I got in the car, don’t let me bring home a puppy! Anyway, I have senior 15-year-old husky mix now and I brought home a little sister for her. A 10-month-old 3-legged lab mix! Luna. If that wasn’t enough of a stress and adjustment, my mom was in the hospital for a week while they figured out what was wrong with her. Then, the piece de resistance I got sick! But the show…err holiday party must go on! I have been throwing this for over a decade and I wasn’t going to let life get in the way! I just modified some things, practiced my deep breathing, accepted that nothing is perfect and that’s ok and powered through. Because I love it and this is one of my favorite times of year and things to do for my friends.
Whew, ok now that the party is on, the booze has to be on too! I used to do a signature drink each year, but then I felt like it was too much, pretty sweet and filling. Gotta save room for all the food! Plus, then you force your guests into thinking they have to drink the whole thing. So, I started doing the signature shot! Much better, obvi not a shot of tequila or anything strong, but a sweet little treat that is holiday in, well, a shot. It’s also fun to do when all the guests arrive and do a big cheers and big shot together! Unless you are my friend Stacey, she will sip on that puppy all night long!
This year’s shot was inspired by everybody’s favorite gold wrapped hazelnut chocolate goodness, Ferrero Rocher! It’s made up of vodka, dark chocolate liqueur, Frangelico and a little cream.
The shot glass rim is coated in the delectable Nutella and chopped roasted hazelnuts. Little liquid gold desserts of booze!
So, gather all your friends, throw a party and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. This time of year is for being with family, friends and stretchy pants. Raise a glass, a shot glass, of My Ferrero Rocherish Shots and party on!
Happy Holiday Partying!
Diane
- For the Shot:
- 6oz Vodka (can use vanilla or caramel vodka)
- 4.5oz Frangelico (or any hazelnut liqueur)
- 2.5oz Dark chocolate liqueur
- 3oz of heavy cream
- Garnish:
- 1 cup roasted and chopped hazelnuts
- ½ to 1 cup Nutella (or any hazelnut spread)
- Garnish:
- Put the hazelnut spread on a plate and the chopped hazelnuts on a separate plate.
- Dip the rims of each of the shot glasses in the Nutella so the top is coated all around. Next dip the rim into the chopped hazelnuts. Set aside.
- For the Shot:
- In a cocktail shaker with ice add all your ingredients and shake vigorously to combine.
- Pour shot equally among the prepared glasses.
- Cheers!
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