In the early 1980’s, Andy Warhol created a number of Poinsettia paintings and screen prints to give as gifts to his friends. The ubiquitous Christmas flower became associated with the holiday in Mexico in the 16th century. As instructed by an Angel, a young girl who couldn’t afford a gift, gathered up some weeds to place at a church alter. From the weeds sprouted the star shaped poinsettias that are said to resemble the Star of Bethlehem.
Poinsettia Cocktail
Adapted from Nigella Christmas
Yield: 8-9 glasses
750 ml bottle dry fizzy white wine
1/2 cup orange liqueur
2 cups cranberry juice
Chill the ingredients. Carefully mix in a large pitcher and serve in a wine glass or champagne flute. Alternatively, serve in a punch bowl with a fruit-filled ice ring to keep the cocktail cold.
Cheers!
8 comments
Megan Fizell (@tresjoliestudio) (@tresjoliestudio) says:
Dec 25, 2011
Andy Warhol – Poinsettia Cocktail http://t.co/MQ5gMDaI #food #art
Big Fan says:
Dec 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!!!
Rosa says:
Dec 26, 2011
Delicious!
Merrx Xmas!
Cheers,
Rosa
Julie says:
Dec 27, 2011
Your ice ring is absolutely gorgeous, and I am sure it was delicious as well.
leslie says:
Dec 27, 2011
This is great- I am enjoying your blog so much!
Brioche Dorée (@BriocheDoreeLB) says:
Mar 5, 2012
Andy Warhol- Poinsettia Cocktail http://t.co/yrXWObUj
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