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Deck the halls and all that jazz... Ho Ho Ho Happy Hour is what we're talking about here. Everybody's working so hard and in a panic with last minute preparation and shopping, that we think you should take a second or two and unwind. It's time to do a little Sippin' with Santa!
Put on some mango/jerk chicken, pour yourself some punch and crank up the tunes.
Merry Whatever... the pots are on!
The Plate...
Mango/Jerk Chicken Lollipops
Nothing like a little Jamaican Jerk chicken to get you in the holiday mood! This is an awesome mix of spicy and sweet. The Blackberry sauce really sets it off.
What you need...
3 lbs chicken Drumettes
2 1/2 cups Blackberry Sauce (see below)
2 1/2 cups Mango glaze (see below)
2 cups Jerk Remoulade (see below)
What you do...
Blackberry Sauce-
2 tbsp shallots minced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 cup blackberry brandy
2/3 cup honey
2 tbsp cornstarch
Combine all ingredients except the cornstarch into a small pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
Add the cornstarch turn the heat up to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat to cool.
Mango Glaze-
1 cup Mango Chutney
1/2 cup Thai Chili Sauce
1 cup Blackberry brandy
1 oz Tabasco sauce
Place all ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool.
Jerk Remoulade-
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 oz whole grain mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Tabasco
1 clove garlic / minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley / chopped
1 oz milk
1 tbsp Caribbean Jerk spice
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
Marinate chicken for at least an hour in Blackberry sauce.
Grill over medium heat.
Baste with Mango glaze 5 minutes before taking off the grill.
You can add more glaze after you take them off the grill.
Serve with Jerk Remoulade on the side.
The Playlist...
Sippin' Santa
A quirky and eclectic little array of Happy Hour cocktail tunes to get you in the "spirit" of the season. Because, after all the season is the reason for a cocktail or two. Rock on Santa!
The "Playlist" runs on Spotify-Click on the link to listen to Sippin' Santa
The Mix...
Papa Noel Punch
What you need
6 cups pomegranate-cranberry juice
1 can frozen limeade
6 cups lemon lime soda
2 cups fresh cranberries
2 limes - sliced
4 sprigs of mint
Rum, Vodka or (hey now)... Champagne
What you do
Place the pomegranate, cran juice and limeade in a pitcher.
Stir until combined.
Now add the lemon lime soda and stir.
Garnish with cranberries, limes and mint.
Cheers!
Happy Ho Ho Ho To You!
Please... Day Drink Responsibly
&
Keep On Cookin'!
