The other day, my girlfriends and I were sitting around, comparing December calendars trying to figure out a good time we could celebrate the holidays together. As each of us dissected our individual calendars and started sharing dates we had available, it became very clear that December was a crazy busy month for all of us and getting together might be next to impossible.
I think that getting together with girlfriends during the holidays is a must requirement for women. Whether it is for dinner, a day out shopping, or a movie, it is so nice to share the bustle of the holidays with other women who understand how busy, hectic, joyful, stressful and wonderful this time of year can be.
If you are having a difficult time meshing schedules, but want to get together with your girlfriends this year, try hosting a Girlfriend Holiday Cocktail Hour. Set aside an hour some evening for your friends to come over, serve some light hors d’oeuvres and a small selection of cocktails or wine to share. What better way to unwind after a crazy day and to have some time to share in the holiday spirit than a low key, casual cocktail hour with friends?
I promise you, if you serve the recipe I’m sharing today for the Godiva Chocolate Martini, no matter how busy everyone becomes, Girlfriend Holiday Cocktail Hour will be a must have occasion year after year.
If you are like me and have several friends who are pregnant or nursing and who don’t drink, try serving this recipe for a Chocolate Martini Mocktail as an alternative.
Recipe: Godiva Chocolate Martini (from www.drinksmixer.com)
This recipe states it makes 1 martini, but I would venture to say it is more like 2 servings
1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
1/2 shot vodka
2 1/2 shots half-and-half
Deanna says
A girlfriend’s night is an excellent de-stress holiday plan 🙂 I used to be a bartender and we had a chocolate martini very similar to this one. It was definitely a crowd favorite! Thanks for the reminder!
Nisrine, Dinners & Dreams says
Yum! One of these is what I need right now. It’s been a long day…
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
if you could air mail this to me right about now that would be great 🙂
Andrea Meyers says
Love this little cocktail, perfect for a girlfriends cocktail hour!
Shaina says
I think I need to move close so I’m invited to your Girlfriends Holiday Cocktail Hours.
Amy | She Wears Many Hats says
So, when is cocktail hour? My calendar and pencil are ready and waiting. YUM!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I love Godiva liqueurs!
Big bOys Oven says
definitely be my pick for this weekend , something unique I think! 🙂
Katie | GoodLife Eats says
I’ll have a mocktail. When can I come over? 🙂
Robyn | Add a Pinch says
Oh my word, please include me in the girls get together when you are serving these babies!
leslie says
Oh my my my. I would like to have 3 or 10 of these!!!!
Amanda says
Gorgeous. And delightful. Now think it will taste as good in 4 months when I can drink again? 😉
Nancy @SensitivePantry says
I could go for one of these right about now. Girls night is Wednesday…I think my friends will love these.
Fromagette says
OMG, I had these recently and 3 of us girls polished off all 3 bottles involved. Oops, maybe I shouldn’t admit to that…anyway….super duper delicious. Make no plans for the following day….or I guess theoretically you could have just one. 🙂
bunkycooks says
Cheers! These are a beautiful drink for the holidays. 🙂
the urban baker says
okay…that’s crazy. I’m coming to your house for the holidays! Yum!
Maria says
Great drink for the holiday season! Cheers:)
dani says
i’d host a ladies night just for that cocktail :p
dropfood says
Your recipe was posted.
SMITH BITES says
uhm . . . would drive to Kansas for these beauties . . . send me an invite!
marla {family fresh cooking} says
Kristen, this white chocolate martini looks sinfully fabulous! Such a great idea to have a simple & very satisfying night with the gal pals before the holiday rush. xo
HPD says
lots of mornings where i could use one of these!!
cheers!
Wenderly says
Wow, these look sinfully delicious! (the best kind in my opinion) Count me in on that cocktail hour as well, just tell me when and I’ll be there with bells on love! *cheers*
The Teacher Cooks says
This is the most decandent cocktail and I want one right now!
bigFATcook says
Yum yum!! This cocktail sure looks good!!! :))
Nice blog! Greets from bigfatcook
Michelle says
Oooh. Sounds wonderful!
Jennifer (Delicieux) says
Mmmm this looks fantastic!! Yum! I want one now…..well, ok I should wait until after work.
Megan says
Ohhh these look and sound delightful!
Whitney Schmale says
Meals with girlfriends are a neccessity. Good thing we have hubbies who believe this too! I have one scheduled for this weekend and I can’t wait 🙂
ErinsFoodFiles says
This drink is right up my alley! YUM!
fooddreamer says
I love a good cocktail. No, I mean I LOVE a good cocktail. And I’ve always wanted to try those Godiva liqueurs. Thanks for a good recipe.
Trish says
It’s so true- it’s important we set aside quality time to be with our pals. This is a perfect holiday cocktail. Godiva liqueur is the best!
Tickled Red says
Okay you know that I am not a martini girl but I think that you may have just persuaded me to give them a second glance. That looks nummy!! By the way thanks for the compliment. Xoxo luv!
Aggie says
Oh that sounds so good!!
Buy Online Food says
A chocolate recipe for a drink. I love it. I sometimes drink chocolate martinis. I’ll have to try this Godiva Chocolate martini recipe.
Jany@SuperCuteCookies says
Oh can I have one? It looks delicious!
mikev9359 says
A simpler yet just as delicious recipe is:
1 oz. Godiva Liqueur
1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
Enjoy!!
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