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Updated 12/29/2010 10:13 AM

Off the Plate: Holiday spirits

By: Veronica Castelo

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For many, a New Year's celebration is not complete without a cocktail or two. James Cooke, operating partner of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in downtown Austin shows us two delicious drinks you can make at your party.

The Stoli Bombshell
The Stoli Bombshell only has 99 calories.

Ingredients:
1.25 oz. Stoli Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz. Sugar-Free Syrup
.5 oz: Sugar-Free Raspberry Preserve
1 Fresh Raspberry

Directions:
Shake all ingredients in a martini shaker with ice, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a fresh raspberry.


“Merry Maker’s” Signature Holiday Cocktail

Ingredients:
1.5 oz Maker’s Mark
.75 oz Chambord
.25 oz OJ
.25 oz Pomegranate Juice
.25 oz Cranberry Juice

Directions:
Shake in a martini shaker on ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange wheel and enjoy!