The Guide to Holiday Recipes From Top Restaurants Around the Country

 

Pecan Pie – Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop

Description:

• Pecan Pie – The bake shop’s version of a traditional holiday classic featuring pecans sourced from South Carolina.

Address: Multiple Locations: Miami & Fort Lauderdale, FL

Website: www.firemandereks.com

 

Pan de Jamon – La Boulangerie Boul’Mich Kendall

• Pan de Jamon is a traditional Venezuelan holiday bread roll filled with ham, olives, and raisins. It is a Christmas table staple in Venezuela and is made fresh at La Boulangerie Boul’Mich every morning. The combination of salty ham and sweet raisins is unique and delicious.

Address: 8405 Mills Drive, Kendall, FL 33183

Website: www.laboulangerieusa.com

 

Mezzelune di Zucca – La Fuga

Description: Mezzelune pasta stuffed with butternut squash and mascarpone purée, served with brown butter, spiced walnuts, nutmeg and fried sage.

Address: 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Website: www.lafugarestaurant.com

 

Tillamook Cheddar Bread Pudding – Corsair Kitchen & Bar

Description: Cheddar Bread Pudding with caramelized onions, cheddar, eggs, heavy cream & fresh thyme.
Address: 19999 W Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
Website: www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miajt-jw-marriott-miami-turnberry-resort-and-spa/dining

 

Caribbean Black Fruit Cake – Compere Lapin

Description: Growing up on St. Lucia, holidays for Nina Compton meant Caribbean Black Fruit Cake with rum-soaked fruit and an array of island spices. A holiday staple for a Caribbean Christmas.

Address: 535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Website: www.comperelapin.com

 

Torta Sbriciolata – Osteria Lupo

Description: A traditional Italian apple crumble cake topped with bourbon cranberries.

Address: 4609 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Website: www.osterialupo.com

 

Mom’s Cornbread Dressing – The Bower New Orleans

Description: The Bower’s Executive Chef Marcus Woodham loves his mother’s famed cornbread dressing with ground beef, Savoie’s dressing mix, chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, Italian parsley, Jiffy cornbread mix and chicken broth.

Address: 1320 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Website: www.thebowernola.com

 

Mom’s Crab Dip – Commons Club inside the Virgin Hotels New Orleans

Description: Claw crabmeat, lump crabmeat, unsalted butter,  cream cheese, salt and lemon.

Address: 550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Website: www.virginhotels.com/new-orleans/dine-and-drink/the-commons-club

 

Moros y Cristianos – Alma Cafe

Description: Jasmine rice, coconut cream, red pinto beans, oregano, chives, garlic, bell peppers, cumin, and more.

Address: 800 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Website: www.eatalmanola.com

 

Cocktail Recipes

 

Mistletoe, Twilight Ember & Petal Noir – UNA Vodka

Description:

• Mistletoe – A vibrant burst of festive flavors with a sparkling finish, the Mistletoe is crafted with UNA Vodka, rosemary syrup, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, sparkling rosé and a cranberry garnish.
• Twilight Ember – A crisp, warm blend of seasonal flavors with refreshing apple notes and a subtle hint of spiced sweetness, the Twilight Ember is a cozy creation featuring UNA Vodka, fresh apple cider, cinnamon syrup and fresh lemon juice.
• Petal Noir – A smooth, dark cherry indulgence with a hint of almond warmth, the Petal Noir features a combination of UNA Vodka, cherry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, Amaretto and Angostura Bitters, with a cherry garnish.

Website: www.unavodka.com

 

Sage By The Bell – Finka Table & Tap

Description: Hornitos Plata Tequila, spicy hibiscus syrup, fresh lime, peach bitters and a sage garnish.

Address: 14690 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33175

Website: www.finkarestaurant.com

 

Old Spice Fashion – 511 Bar & Lounge

Description: Diplomatico Rum, spiced pear liqueur, bitters, raw sugar, and an orange twist, garnished with a black cherry.

Address: 511 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Website: www.511bar.com

 

Hot Chocotini & Noel Margarita – Toro Toro

Description:

• Hot Chocotini – Tanteo Tequila, Corazon Tequila, chocolate syrup, Kahlua, half & half, simple syrup, Aztec chocolate bitters, toasted marshmallow and shaved chocolate.
• Noel Margarita – Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, coconut milk, agave and lime juice, with pomegranate seeds and a cinnamon brown sugar rim.

Address: 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

Website: www.torotoromiami.com

 

Gingerbread Toddy – Costera

Description: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, lemon juice, and gingerbread butter syrup.

Address: 4938 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Website: www.costerarestaurant.com

 

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot, Diplomatico Espresso Martini, Displomatico Rum Old Fashioned – R House

Description:

• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot – RumChata, Fireball, cinnamon and sugar.
• Diplomatico Caramel Espresso Martini – Diplomatico Planas, caramel, espresso, and spiced chocolate bitters.
• Diplomatico Rum Old Fashioned – Diplomatico Reserva, agave, spiced chocolate bitters, orange bitters, and a cinnamon stick.

Address: 2727 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Website: www.rhousewynwood.com

 

Sweata Weatha – Palm & Pine

Description: whole milk, full-fat coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, dark chocolate, Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, and Canela stick.

Address: 308 N Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Website: www.palmandpinenola.com

 

Black Manhattan – Osteria Lupo

Description: Rittenhouse 100, Averna Amaro, Dash Angostura Bitters, and Bittercube Orange Bitters.

Address: 4609 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Website: www.osterialupo.com

 

Michy’s Caviar Martini – Bourbon Steak Miami
Description: Chopin Reserve Vodka, Lillet Blanc, and topped with Kaluga Caviar stuffed Olives.
Address: 19999 W Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180

Website: www.bourbonsteakmia.com

 

Gingersnap Sour – Rosemary’s

Description: Grey Goose Vodka, Amara Blood Orange Liqueur, cranberry juice, Three Brothers’ Ginger Falernum and lemon juice.

Address: 322 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

Website: www.rosemarysnyc.com

 

Appletini – La Fuga

Description: Grey Goose, Tanqueray, Clarified Sour Granny Smith Apple Cordial, pear liquor and white balsamic vinegar.

Address: 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

Website: www.lafugarestaurant.com