Spiced Orange Mocha Ingredients: Directions: Using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife, remove peel from orange; set aside. Squeeze juice from orange; add water, if necessary, to equal 1/3 cup. Set aside. For spice bag, place orange peel, cinnamon, and cloves in a double layer square of 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth. Bring up corners; tie with string. […]
Kuhano Vino Ingredients: Directions: Heat cloves, peppercorns, and star anise in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high until toasted, 1–2 minutes. Add red wine, honey, nutmeg, orange peels, and 2 cups water; boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes. Serve in mugs. Garnish with orange slices and star anise. Yields: 2 – 4 servings From: […]
Caribbean Cocoa Tea Ingredients: Directions: In a small saucepan, bring the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and 2 cups water to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in the grated cocoa, cook for 10 more minutes, then stir in the milk and sugar. Stir in the cornstarch […]
Café Conquistador Ingredients: Directions: Place in a cup 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Kahlúa (coffee liqueur) Brew in the cup a small cappuccino Stir to blend. Top with additional foam if desired. Yields: 1 serving From: http://www.mrcoffee.com/service-and-support/recipes/cafe-barista-recipes/cafe-barista-recipes.html
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 […]