From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: Ryan Choyeski
In celebration of Halfway to the Holidays, we’re inviting everyone on the good list to join @DisneyParks on Twitter on Thursday, June 23 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT using hashtag #TheSantaClauseWatchParty as we spread some holiday cheer while watching Disney’s “The Santa Clause!”
- When: Thursday June 23 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT
- Where: Twitter @DisneyParks and hashtag #TheSantaClauseWatchParty
- How to Watch: “The Santa Clause” is available to stream on Disney+ (subscription required)
Whoever said “it’s too early for holiday treats in June” clearly hasn’t enjoyed hot chocolate, not too hot, extra chocolate, shaken, and not stirred. But if you’re looking to cool things down a bit and don’t have 1,200 years to practice, we have perfected some holiday recipes from our friends at Disney Cruise Line and Marceline’s Confectionery at Downtown Disney for you to enjoy with family and friends while watching along at home.
Disney Cruise Line’s Christmas Cookie Cocktail
A guest-favorite holiday cocktail during past Very Merrytime Cruises, this adult beverage Christmas Cookierecipe will have you feeling jolly with its mix of Baileys, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps and ice cream.
- 1 ounce Baileys
- 1 ounce Kahlua
- 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
- Cookie shavings
- Blend Baileys, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps and ice cream.
- Layer bottom of catalina glass with chocolate sauce.
- Pour drink and top with whipped cream and cookie shavings.
Disney Cruise Line’s Poinse-tini Cocktail
If you’re looking for something a little more festive for your watch party, Disney Cruise Line’s Poinse-tini recipe is the perfect choice! The sweetness of this easy-to-make adult beverage makes it a favorite among many guests from past Very Merrytime Cruises.
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz Chambord
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz cinnamon syrup
- Black cherry syrup
- Bitters
- Sugar
- Shake and strain gin, Chambord, fresh lemon juice and cinnamon syrup.
- Moisten the rim of a martini glass and dip it in sugar.
- Layer bottom of martini glass with black cherry syrup.
- Pour drink into martini glass and top with a dash of bitters.
Now that we’ve shared recipes for two of our guest-favorite holiday cocktails, how about a little dessert!
Marceline’s Confectionery Peppermint Marshmallow Wand
As a sweet gift for you, we asked the candy makers at Marceline’s Confectionery, located at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, to give us their recipe for Peppermint Marshmallow Wands, an easy (and yummy) holiday recipe the entire family can make and enjoy at home during the “The Santa Clause” Twitter Watch Party. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe!
“Peppermint Mickey” Nails
What would a Halfway to the Holiday celebration be without some festive Peppermint Mickey nails to complete your holiday look whole sharing photos of yourself holding your watch party treats and sweets on social media?
Don’t forget to follow along on Twitter using hashtag #TheSantaClauseWatchParty, for goodness sake, because “The Santa Clause” Watch Party will be here quicker than you can say “Rose Suchak Ladder Company.”
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