Christmas cocktail party: Appetizer and cocktail pairings your guests will love

Mojitos and deviled eggs

Normally thought of as a summertime cocktail, minty mojitos are also a fun drink for the holiday season. Pair them with bacon deviled eggs for a unique pairing of flavors.

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Bacon deviled eggs

Ingredients

• 12 hard-boiled large eggs
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons green onions, diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cut each egg in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the yolks into a bowl.
2. Mash yolks with bacon, mayo, onions and mustard until well combined.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture into each egg white half.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for two hours before serving

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