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The food blogger, who recently launched a sleek design of high-neck aprons that wrap at the waist, has previously used this large-batch beverage method to make spicy cucumber margaritas, proving that the trick is perfect for any palate.

Check out her full recipe and tips for this year's sweet and creamy cocktail below.

Holiday Cake Stand Cocktail

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Ereka Vetrini
PHOTO: Food creator Ereka Vetrini presents her large-format holiday cake stand cocktail with candy cane rim.
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\"It’s a wonderful drink for a party because it serves a large crowd,\" she said. \"This years holiday Cake Stand Cocktail is so fun and seasonal. The candy caned rimmed glass takes it to the next level.\"

Ingredients
1/3 cup vanilla frosting
1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
750 milliliters vanilla vodka
750 milliliters Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 gallon milk of choice
200 milliliters amaretto liqueur

Directions

Invert a cake stand and cloche or dome cover, as shown in video above. Add crushed candy canes to a flat dish.

Rim the edge of the cloche or dome with frosting and coat with crushed candy canes.

Fill a large pitcher, NOT the prepared cake stand, halfway with ice.

Add all ingredients to the pitcher and mix well.

Using a colander, strain the ingredients into the prepared, inverted cake stand as shown.

Serve, sip and enjoy responsibly!

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