The Nasty Woman Directions: Cut a slice in that lemon so you can affix it to the side of the glass in a perky but slightly menacing manner. Sprinkle a little salt on the cut side. Add the Crown Royal (or other favorite whisky) to the glass, then add a dash of the flavored syrup. […]
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Hot Strawberry Cider Directions: Combine cider or juice, frozen sliced strawberries, the 4 inches stick cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth. To serve, pour cider mixture into eight heatproof glasses or cups. Garnish each […]
Chocolate Cappuccino Directions: Beat the whipping cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on low speed until soft peaks form; set aside. Spoon 1 tablespoon each chopped chocolate and peppermint candies into a coffee cup. Add hot espresso. Top with the whipped cream and chocolate curls. Serve at once. Nutrition Facts: Servings Per Recipe […]
Whiskey Chai Ingredients: Directions: In spice grinder, pulse all of the spices to a powder. In a saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Add the spices, sugar and tea and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain the chai into a bowl. Wipe out the saucepan. Return the chai to the […]
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients: Directions: In a small saucepan combine the pumpkin puree, condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes and stir occasionally. Divide the pumpkin mixture in half and spoon into 2 mugs. Pour 1/4 cup coffee over the pumpkin mixture. Top it with […]
Apple-Brandy Hot Toddy Ingredients: Directions: In small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice and apple brandy. Set a cinnamon stick in each of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses. Pour in the hot liquid and serve. Prep Time: 10 […]
Lemony Spiced Cider Directions: Tie whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and lemon-peel strips in a 6-inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth. In a microwave-safe 4-cup measuring cup, combine apple cider or juice, honey, and the spice bag. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 6 to 9 minutes or until boiling, stirring once. Microcook, […]
Hot Caramel Chocolate Directions: In a large saucepan combine sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add candies; cook and stir until melted. Stir in milk. Heat through. Pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and additional caramel candies. Nutrition Facts: Servings Per Recipe 6, sat. fat […]
Halloween Pumpkin Punch Directions to Make the Halloween Pumpkin Punch: In a large bowl, add the spiced rum, orange juice, lemon juice, spiced syrup and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine. To make the spiced syrup, follow the directions in the demerara spiced cordial below. Once combined, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into […]
Spiced Apple-Cranberry Cider Directions: Wrap spices in a small piece of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth tied with thread. (Or, omit cheesecloth and place spices in cranberry mixture. Strain before chilling.) In a microwave-safe 4-cup measuring cup, combine cranberry juice and spices. Microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 minutes or until boiling. […]