Put a holiday twist on you favorite cocktail and serve up a variety of foods.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Looking for the perfect thing to add to your holiday party menu? We've got exactly what you need.

America's CEO — Chief Entertaining Officer — Tim Laird visited WDRB Mornings on Wednesday with some of his favorite holiday menu items.

All of the recipes are quick and easy to make and will add that perfect amount of holiday cheer to your menu spread.

Check them out below:

Apple Butter Old Fashioned

In a shaker with ice, add:

  • 2 oz. Jefferson's bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons apple butter
  • 2 oz. apple cider
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Shake and strain into the rocks glass with ice. Garnish with an apple slice dusted with cinnamon or apple pie spice and a cinnamon stick.

Jefferson's Mistletoe Manhattan

In a shaker with ice, add:

  • 1 1/2 oz. Jefferson's bourbon
  • 1 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 2 oz. cranberry juice
  • 1 oz. orange juice

Shake and strain into a martini glass rimmed with sugar. Garnish with cranberry threaded rosemary spear.

Sweet and Spicy Nuts

Makes: 4 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb. raw pecans

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg white and water until frothy but not stiff.
  • Stir in the sugar, salt, cinnamon and cayenne.
  • Add nuts and stir until completely coated.
  • Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the nuts are dry and toasty.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Everything Bagel Dip

Makes: 2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 drops Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

Directions:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, and Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Stir in the everything bagel seasoning.

Serve with bagel chips or vegetables!

Sufganiyot

These deep-fried jelly donuts are a staple at Hanukkah. An easy shortcut is to buy glazed donut holes, pipe in your favorite jam, and shower with confectioners’ sugar.

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Makes: 14-18 servings

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup Jefferson’s bourbon
  • 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, lightly toasted
  • 2 loaves (about 1 pound) egg bread or challah, crusts removed, cubed
  • Bourbon Sauce (recipe follows), for serving

Directions:

  • In a small bowl, combine the raisins and bourbon.
  • Pour 7 tablespoons of the butter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides. Pour the excess butter and the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter into a small bowl and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric hand mixer until the mixture has thickened and lightened in color, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, half and half, raisins with bourbon, coconut, pecans, and reserved butter. Beat on low speed to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place enough of the bread cubes to create a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour half the bourbon-raisin mixture over the bread in the dish, distributing the nuts, coconut, and raisins evenly. Repeat this process with the remaining bread cubes and liquid mixture, pressing the bread down into the liquid often to make sure all the cubes are covered.
  • Set the pan aside for 30 to 45 minutes, until the bread has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes, until it is crusty and golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Then, with a fork, poke holes into the top of the pudding.

Pour the bourbon sauce over the top of the bread pudding. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Bourbon Sauce

Makes: 2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup Jefferson’s bourbon

Directions:

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and sugar, stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the cream and bourbon and cook, stirring constantly, for about 15 minutes, until the mixture is silky smooth and light in color.

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