Coconut Horchata Ingredients: Directions: Stir water, rice, and cinnamon in a bowl; cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. The next day, transfer rice mixture to a blender. Add coconut water; purée until smooth, 3–4 minutes. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a pitcher; cover and chill until ready to serve. Heat coconut milk, […]
Rakomelo Ingredients: Directions: Heat cloves and cinnamon sticks in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium-high until toasted, 1–2 minutes. Add raki and thyme honey. Boil; cook 5 min. Yields: 2 servings From: http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/rakomelo-warm-anise-greek-raki-drink
After the Holiday Blues Ingredients: Directions: First brew a single shot of espresso. Pour the blueberry and marshmallow flavors into a mug. Add the shot of espresso. Top with steamed milk and foam. Garnish with whipped cream and mini marshmallow. Perhaps you can even add a few blueberries for an extra special treat. Yields: 1 […]
Pearman’s Toddy Directions to Make the Syrup: Combine 2 cups water, sugar, and 4 cinnamon sticks in a 2-qt. saucepan; simmer for 10 minutes until sugar has dissolved. Discard cinnamon sticks and set syrup aside. Makes about 1½ cups. Syrup will keep, refrigerated, for up to two weeks. Directions to Make the Cocktail: Heat gin, […]
Colts Neck Toddy Ingredients: Directions: In a tempered-glass mug, stir together brandy, juice, syrup, Cardamaro, bitters, and 3 oz. hot water. Stud lemon slice with cloves and add to mug. Float bourbon on top; ignite. Yields: 1 cocktail From: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Cocktails-Colts-Neck-Toddy
Last of the Ancient Breed Cocktail Ingredients: Direction: In a medium saucepan, combine the wine with the cocoa nibs, sugar, chamomile, quince, and 1 cup water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the quinces are soft, about 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, pour […]
Wassail Ingredients: Directions: Heat oven to 350°. Place apples in baking dish; place light brown sugar in center of each apple. Pour 1 cup water in dish; bake 1 hour. Toast allspice berries, cloves, and cinnamon sticks in an 8-qt. saucepan over medium-high, 2 minutes. Add madeira, unsweetened cider, nutmeg, ginger, ale, dry hard cider, […]
Hot & Heavy Grog Ingredients: Directions: In a warmed toddy glass, stir the rum with the syrup, lime juice, and 2 1⁄2 oz. boiling water. Garnish with a lemon peel before serving. Prep Time: 5 minutes Yields: 1 serving From: http://www.saveur.com/hot-and-heavy-grog-cocktail-recipe
Anthoil Brose Scotch Cocktail Ingredients: Directions: Stir scotch and oatmeal in a bowl; cover with cheesecloth. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 2 days. Strain into a 1-qt. saucepan. Add heavy cream and honey. Bring to a simmer. Serve in heatproof glasses or mugs. Yields: 2 – 4 servings From: http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/warm-scotch-cocktail-atholl-brose
Calvados Hot Toddy Ingredients: Directions: Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl wide enough to fit the rim of a double-walled glass. Pour apple cider into a bowl of similar size to about 1⁄4-inch depth. Dip the rim of the glass in apple cider and then cinnamon-sugar mixture. Whip cream and 1⁄2 oz. calvados until stiff peaks […]