Let’s raise a glass Bonne Maman style!

(Photos By: Josh Tenn-Yuk courtesy of Bonne Maman)

The holidays are upon us and with that comes parties and hosting! I recently had the pleasure of attending the Annual Bonne Maman Holiday Party and as always it was amazing. Great food, fantastic company and delicious drinks!

Listen, I know it can be a stressful time of year and it can also be a bit of a pain if you’re hosting but I have a little something that will help you with that. My girl Jasmine Baker from For The Love of Food has 2 amazing drink recipes that will be sure to win you the hearts of all your guests.

The Bonne Maman Figgy Cockail and The Bonne Maman Cherry Vanilla Soda Mocktail. Both are super easy to make and are out of this world. Check out the recipes below and enjoy!

The Bonne Maman Figgy Cocktail
Created By: Jasmine Baker

INGREDIENTS:

Bonne Maman Fig Syrup (Yield: 12-14 cocktails)
1 370g jar of Bonne Maman Fig Jam
2 cups of water
1/4 cup of honey

Cocktail
1 oz of Bonne Maman Fig Syrup
1/2 oz Cointreau
1 oz Bourbon
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
Fig slice as garnish

METHOD:

1. Combine water & the contents of Bonne Maman Fig Jam jar into a saucepan, whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 -10 minutes.
2. Let cool and then transfer to a blender. Blend on high for 1 -2 minutes, until all the fruit preserves are broken down and you have a smooth mixture. Add honey and mix on low for 30 seconds to combine.
3. Fill 1 cocktail shaker with ice and add 1 oz of Bonne Maman Fig syrup. Add Cointreau, bourbon, lemon juice & shake vigorously.
4. Strain into a glass filled with ice, top with fig slice & serve.

The Bonne Maman Cherry Vanilla Mocktail
Created By: Jasmine Baker 

Yield: Makes 10 -12 mocktails

INGREDIENTS
1 370g jar of Bonne Maman Cherry Jam
1 1/2 cup of water
2 Tbsp vanilla bean paste
1 litre Sparkling Water or Club Soda
Cherry garnish

METHOD

1. Combine water & the contents of Bonne Maman Cherry Jam jar into a saucepan, whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 -10 minutes.

2. Let cool and then transfer to a blender. Blend on high for 1 -2 minutes, until all the fruit preserves are broken down and you have a smooth mixture. Add Vanilla Bean paste and mix on low for 30 seconds to combine.

3. Fill glass with ice and add 2 ounces of Bonne Maman Cherry vanilla syrup. Slowly top with Sparkling Water (so it doesn’t bubble over) add a cherry as garnish and serve.