Dress: Neiman Marcus Last Call | Apron: MacKenzie-Childs [c/o] | Shoes: Donald J. Pliner [c/o] | Champagne Flutes: MacKenzie-Childs [c/o] | Serving Tray: MacKenzie Childs [c/o] | Pitcher: MacKenzie-Childs | Cake Stand: Wedding Gift | Bar Cart Sources: This Post | Wine Cooler: MacKenzie-Childs
Photography by: Angie Garcia
Watch out Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, because COF has two recipes in a row on the blog! 😉
Kidding….maybe?
But clearly, I’m on a holiday kick as today I am sharing a cocktail recipe for your holiday or NYE festivities along with a really huge giveaway.
First things first, I’m not a big holiday cocktail person. I mean clearly, I’m not a cocktail person currently and I won’t be until I finish breastfeeding, but back in the day I wasn’t keen on the holiday ones. I don’t love spiced drinks or even eggnog for that matter. *please ignore forgive me if you love it!*
This Texas girl loves her limes and margaritas, so I thought it would be fun to share a lime-champagne cocktail on the blog today that might seem a bit summery, but I promise it works for NYE, too! Let me introduce you to Champagne Mojitos! 😉
The first time I ever had a mojito I was with Paul and let me be frank, they were terrible. The mint was SO muddled that it felt like I was drinking orange juice with extra pulp. It was as if I’d eaten 15 mints and had a terrible stomach ache after just a few sips. We always joke about how bad the mojitos were at that restaurant and I think it took me a year to ever try one ever again. But once I had a proper one, I loved how refreshing and light they were. Something holiday cocktails aren’t always known for being.
I wanted to transition this cocktail into the holiday season, so what better way to do that than with bubbles? Here’s how to make it!
Ingredients:
3/4 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup Water
1 Cup of Mint Leaves, Plus Mint For Garnish
6 Limes
2 Cups Light Rum
Ice
3 Cups Champagne
Instructions:
In saucepan stir together sugar and water on high until sugar dissolves. In pitcher combine mint, sugar syrup and lime. Muddle with wooden spoon. Add rum and stir. Fill flutes with ice and rum mixture 2/3 full. Top with champagne, lime wedge and mint! And if you’re wondering “is champagne suited to a wine fridge?” Yes, you can use any type of wine cooler for your champagne.
Original recipe here.
To make this post have a little bit more holiday spirit, I partnered with MacKenzie-Childs and Donald J Pliner to give a reader something so special for Christmas and New Years! By now I’m sure your tree is stuffed full underneath with presents and you can’t imagine shopping for at least a few more weeks. 😉 I know that’s how I feel! So let me give a present to you. One lucky reader will win 4 MacKenzie-Childs champagne flutes, a serving tray, a wine cooler and this apron! You will also win a pair of Donald J. Plimer shoes. I have these flats and they are so comfortable and I love how chic the straps make them. I’m trying to stock up on all the mom-friendly flats I can find in these last few weeks.
I’ll share how to enter on my Instagram [@kateymcfarlan] later today. This is such a fun way to stock your bar cart, your kitchen and your closet! Let me know if you try this cocktail over the holidays. I hope you love it!
Ugh, your home is decor goals for sure. Major envy! Everything looks so elegant!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
How can I enter the giveaway if I don’t have an instagram?
Hi Lisa!
I’m sorry, with giveaways I just have to make one consecutive way people can enter and with this one it is instagram. I’ll have more giveaways this year that are on different platforms!
Thank you so much for reading!
Xo,
Katey
This is such a pretty set up! And I will definitely be trying out this cocktail recipe!
XO, Destinee Nicole
xodestineenicole.com
YUM! I definitely need to try this recipe! Also, I love your checkered pitcher! Happy holidays!
Sara I SaraMagnolia.com
So cute! Your first experience with a Mojito reminded me of my husband when he was a bartender in a VERY busy bar in college. Mojitos were a HUGE pain to make and if one person ordered one – EVERYONE would order them. So, they would make them super minty and sweet to discourage people from ordering them. He was young…
That’s HILARIOUS!! And honestly, I would have done the same thing! bahaha! Those are so hard to make quickly! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! xo
Such a great gift giveaway! I just got engaged and have been waiting to fill up my house with all things Mackenzie-Childs! I’ll definitely be waiting for the instructions to enter to win!
Love your blog, and can’t wait for your little one to arrive!
Hi Kylie! My name is Ali and I rep MacKenzie-Childs…just so you know we are actively launching our bridal registry platform and would love for you to check it out! We’re so excited to be able to offer brides this new option and we’ll be launching a fine china collection this spring 🙂 xxoo
I live for a good mojito but when they’re bad they’re horrible haha! Thanks for this great new recipe!!
– Morgan Bryant
http://www.mygorgeouschaos.com
I’m A HUGE fan of MacKenzie Child’s and will be stalking your Insta account ALL. DAY! So excited!
I love this post! Can’t wait to try your cocktail recipe next week 🙂
I’m not big mojito fan but these are so festive and I love those glasses!!
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
Pinning this recipe! I’m staying in this NYE but would love to make a fun drink to treat myself while I watch the ball drop!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Love McKenzie Childs, Mojitos and Champagne, love the Mojito Champagne combo, it’s right up my alley! Just came back from a trip to Puerto Rico where I enjoyed Mojitos every day. It seemed apropos.
What an amazing post and giveaway. Everything looks so perfect. I absolutely adore MacKenzie Childs and would love to win! Thank you so much for your sweet heart. <3
Is this giveaway over or hasn’t it started yet? I couldn’t find it on Instagram.
Hi! 🙂
It is still on my instagram on the photo of my bar cart that’s the same photo on this post. I hope this helps!
Xo,
Katey