Instead of champagne, Rosh Hashanah drinks

Tradition dictates a glass of champagne on the secular New Year. But what can give you a nice buzz to celebrate the Jewish New Year? These Rosh Hashanah drinks from “Queen of Kosher” Jaime Geller’s Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine could very well start a new trend.

Spiced Spiked Almond Milk

By Cheryl Heisler/JoyofKosher.com and

Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine

Spike your almond milk with spicy liquors for the ultimate comfort and buzz this Rosh Hashanah.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ready Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 

Ingredients:

1⁄3 oz. almond liqueur

1⁄3 oz. cinnamon liqueur

1⁄3 oz. almond milk

Directions:

Blend and chill by shaking ingredients in a martini shaker with ice. Strain/pour into a decorative shot glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Pomegranate Strawberry Daiquiri

By Tamar Genger/JoyofKosher.com and

Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ready Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced

3/4 cup Morad pomegranate wine

4 shots/ounces light rum

Mint leaves for garnish

Ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender. Fill with 1-2 cups of ice and blend well. Serve in mar-garita glasses. Get your Morad pomegranate wine online here.

Pomegranate Sangria

From JoyofKosher.com and Joy of Kosher

with Jamie Geller Magazine

Another recipe using Morad pomegranate wine is pomegranate sangria. This recipe is made extra strong with your favorite vodka. Add any seasonal fruits and enjoy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Ready Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Servings: 4-6 

Ingredients:

1 bottle chilled Morad Danue pomegranate wine

1/2 bottle of Pellegrino sparkling water

1/2 cup of vodka to taste

Juice of 1 fresh-squeezed lemon and 1 fresh-squeezed lime 

1 sliced apple

Directions:

Pour the wine, sparkling water, and vodka in a large pitcher. Add juice of 1 fresh squeezed-lemon and 1 lime. Add 1 sliced apple. Mix and refrigerate until served. Add ice cubes just before serving

Fall Bourbon Cocktail

By Cheryl Heisler/JoyofKosher.com and Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine