Mix & Mingle: Food and Cocktail Duos for the Holidays

14 December 2023

Blog / Mix & Mingle: Food and Cocktail Duos for the Holidays

As the holidays roll in, spice things up by pairing delicious bites with decadent cocktails. Oggi’s dishes are perfect for mixing and matching, creating meals that’ll make your get-togethers extra special. Check out our curated list of food and cocktail duos, just in time for your holiday celebrations!

1. Margherita Pizza & Spiced Sangria

The zesty, sweet flavors of a Spiced Sangria are a great pair to the classic taste of Oggi’s gluten-free margherita pizza. The fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil create a perfect balance with the fruity notes of the sangria.

Spiced Sangria Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 orange (sliced)
  • 1 apple (sliced)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • Soda water (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients (except soda water) in a large pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  2. Before serving, add the soda water and serve over ice with slices of fruit.

2. Pasta Salad & Cranberry Spritzer

A Cranberry Spritzer brings a bright acidity alongside any pasta salad, especially one made with Oggi’s gluten-free four cheese tortellini. The combination of a tangy dressing and tart cranberry juice never fails to impress.

Cranberry Spritzer Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Fresh cranberries and lime slices for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, mix cranberry juice, sparkling water, and lime juice.
  2. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh cranberries and lime slices.

3. Salumi Flatbread & Pomegranate Mule

Dress up Oggi’s gluten-free pizza crust with your favorite salumi, cheese, and pickled veggies to make the perfect flatbread – then bring in the Pomegranate Mule. This seasonal cocktail offers a refreshing kick alongside the flatbread’s savory toppings.

Pomegranate Mule Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Pomegranate seeds and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

  • Fill a copper mug with ice.
  • Add vodka, pomegranate juice, and lime juice. Top with ginger beer.
  • Stir gently and garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lime wedge.

4. Crust Chips with Dip & Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned

Turn Oggi’s pizza crust into crispy chips, and you’ve got the perfect match for the smoky sweetness of a Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned.  Just cut the crust into small triangles, bake until crispy, and serve them with your favorite dip, like salsa, guacamole, or spinach-artichoke.

Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters.
  2. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

5. Brown Butter Ravioli & Sparkling Pear Martini

Serve Oggi’s gluten-free spinach ravioli with a brown butter and sage sauce, alongside a Sparkling Pear Martini. The light, bubbly notes of the martini balance the richness of the ravioli, creating a sophisticated pairing for your holiday parties.

Sparkling Pear Martini Ingredients:

  • 2 oz pear vodka
  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • Sparkling wine
  • Pear slice for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Shake pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice with ice.
  2. Strain into a martini glass and top with sparkling wine.
  3. Garnish with a slice of pear.

6. Garlic Breadsticks & Cranberry Whiskey Sour

Sip on a Cranberry Whiskey Sour as you enjoy breadsticks made from Oggi’s pizza crust. Simply cut the crust into long strips, brush with olive oil and garlic, sprinkle with herbs and cheese, then bake until crispy. The tangy whiskey sour cuts through the garlic and herbs, creating an amazing snack.

Cranberry Whiskey Sour Ingredients:

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • Cranberries for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Shake whiskey, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Garnish with cranberries.

This holiday season, take your gatherings to the next level with these easy recipes and one-of-a-kind cocktails. So round up your family and friends, whip up some tasty drinks, and start celebrating!

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