How to Get on Santa's Nice List

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Don Q rum. All opinions are 100% mine.

One of my favorite things to do when the weather is chilly is sitting in front of a roaring fire. Snuggling up with a mug of spiced apple cider or hot cocoa (with a shot of Don Q rum) and a good book is my idea of relaxation.

Okay, sometimes instead of reading I binge watch Netflix. How could you not when they load up all those Christmas movies. It’s a guilty pleasure and something that could get me on Santa’s Naughty list.

But I have a plan. If you’ve been skating on thin ice, here’s how to get on Santa’s Nice list.

How to Get on Santa’s Nice List

Don Q Gran Añejo is a smooth rum made from rums aged up to 50 years. The vanilla, honey, and cinnamon flavors pair well with red meat. And makes a great addition to cookies and milk. TravelingWellForLess.com

Cookies and milk for Santa

On Christmas Eve Santa gets treats like mince pies, rice pudding, and glasses of beer, sherry, and wine from children around the world.

While here in the US we leave Santa a plate of cookies and a glass of milk. We need to up our game here in the US least we find ourselves on the Naughty list.

I plan to get on Santa’s Nice List by leaving him a plate of chocolate chip rum cookies and adult chocolate milk.

Both recipes feature award-winning Don Q Gran Anejo Rum. Don Q is the number 1 selling rum on Puerto Rico. Free from artificial colors and sugars, you can drink Don Q rum on the rocks or mixed in your favorite cocktail.

Don Q Gran Añejo is a smooth rum made from rums aged 9 to 12 years in American White Oak barrels and Solera aged rums up to 50 years. The vanilla, honey, and cinnamon flavors pair well with red meat. And adds a little extra something to cookies and milk.

Don Q Gran Añejo Recipes

Don Q Gran Anejo aged rum does down smooth and pairs well with red meat. TravelingWellForLess.com

Photo courtesy: Don Q

Wanna get on the Nice list? Serve up Santa these chocolate chip rum cookies and adult chocolate milk. Or you could skip the pretense and leave a shot of Don Q Gran Añejo on the rocks for Santa.

Chocolate Chip Rum Cookies

With flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and honey, Don Q Gran Añejo rum is a welcome addition to chocolate chip cookies. | TravelingWellForLess.com

Don Q Gran Añejo rum’s vanilla, honey, and cinnamon notes are a welcome addition to chocolate chip cookies.

2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Don Q Gran Añejo rum
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter, sugars, and Don Q Gran Añejo rum until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg. Slowly add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Scoop dough with tablespoon scoop and place on cookie sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes then move cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Adult Chocolate Milk

Santa will be sure to stop by your house when you leave him a mug of adult chocolate milk with Don Q Gran Añejo rum.

2 ounces Don Q Gran Añejo rum
1 cup Vitamin D milk
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Stir together all ingredients and heat in a microwave-safe mug.

Looking for a new spin on an old fashioned? Try using Don Q Gran rum instead of bourbon.

Old Fashioned

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2 oz. Don Q Gran Añejo rum
One sugar cube or 1/2 tsp. of sugar
Three dashes of Angostura bitters
One orange peel for garnish
One Maraschino cherry

Place the sugar cube or 1/2 tsp. sugar in an old fashioned glass. Add three dashes of bitters. Muddle the mixture, then swirl to coat inside of glass. Add rum and. Add ice and stir again until well chilled. Garnish with orange peel and maraschino cherry.

What’s your favorite holiday cocktail?

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