Sweet Potato Dreams

Sweet Potato Dreams Directions: Empty the can of sweet potatoes, including syrup, into a blender. Purée. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 heaping teaspoons of the purée with the rum, egg and maple syrup. Shake vigorously without ice. Half-fill shaker with ice and shake again. Strain mixture into a cocktail glass or coupe. Top with […]

Ginger-Orange Mocktails

Ginger-Orange Mocktails Directions: Stir together orange juice, ginger ale, and pineapple juice. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices and fresh mint springs. Yields:  Makes about 25 cups Suggestions:  Serve Ginger-Orange “mocktails” for moms-to-be at a baby shower. From:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ginger-orange-mocktails

Spiced Black Tea

Spiced Black Tea Directions: In large saucepan combine water, sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and strain. Return mixture to saucepan. Add tea bags. Steep 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir in pomegranate juice and lemon juice. Return to heat; […]

Affogato al caffè (Vanilla ice cream & coffee)

Affogato al caffè (Vanilla ice cream & coffee) Directions: Several hours in advance, scoop ice cream into 12 balls. Lay ice cream on a freezer-proof tray and put the tray back in the freezer. To serve, put 2 balls of ice cream into 6 small mugs, glasses  or bowls, and pour a shot of hot […]

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