DRINK OF THE MONTH
So a guy walks into a bar and says, “Hey, wait a minute, I could do this at home!” Make your cocktails just like you like them and surprise your guests with something different. All you need is a cocktail shaker and a few basic ingredients—swizzle stick optional.
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Homemade rum eggnog
Homemade Eggnog
Homemade eggnog is a far cry from the cloying, chemical-laden stuff that comes from cartons. Quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
For best results, measure out all ingredients in advance and make sure the milk, cream and egg are well-chilled. In a blender, beat the egg until frothy. Then beat in the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and liquor. Slowly pour in the milk and cream while the blades are still in motion. (If your machine has a detachable measure/fill cap in the center of its lid, pour the liquid ingredients in through this small opening to minimize any splattering.) When all ingredients are thoroughly combined, pour into small cups or glasses and garnish with grated nutmeg. Use any leftovers for French toast the next morning.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (can be adjusted according to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch or so of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup milk (I used 2 percent)
- 1 1/2 ounces of quality dark rum (bourbon would work well too)
For best results, measure out all ingredients in advance and make sure the milk, cream and egg are well-chilled. In a blender, beat the egg until frothy. Then beat in the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and liquor. Slowly pour in the milk and cream while the blades are still in motion. (If your machine has a detachable measure/fill cap in the center of its lid, pour the liquid ingredients in through this small opening to minimize any splattering.) When all ingredients are thoroughly combined, pour into small cups or glasses and garnish with grated nutmeg. Use any leftovers for French toast the next morning.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces white creme de cacao
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 tablespoons of pumpkin puree (pie mix)
- 1 dash of ground nutmeg (for garnish)
- Powdered graham cracker (for the rim)
Rim two martini glasses with crushed graham cracker. Fill a shaker with ice and add the vodka, creme de cacao, cream and pumpkin puree. Shake well until it’s chilled. Strain into the martini glasses. Sprinkle the ground nutmeg on top for garnish.
Shoot a wild turkey
Ingredients
Serves 2 drinks
Add whiskey, butterscotch schnapps, canned sweet potatoes and nutmeg to a blender and whir until smooth. Pour into two shooter glasses and top with mini marshmallows. Brown the marshmallows to your liking (optional), from a golden brown to a charred, blackened patina. Let cool for a moment and then take a shot.
Serves 2 drinks
- 2 ounces Wild Turkey
- 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
- 1/2 cup canned sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Mini Marshmallows
Add whiskey, butterscotch schnapps, canned sweet potatoes and nutmeg to a blender and whir until smooth. Pour into two shooter glasses and top with mini marshmallows. Brown the marshmallows to your liking (optional), from a golden brown to a charred, blackened patina. Let cool for a moment and then take a shot.
LIBERATION LIBATION COCKTAIL
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
In a blender, mix the vodka, orange juice, strawberries, orange sherbet, and ice. Blend until smooth. Add sugar if desired.
Ingredients
- 6 fluid ounces vodka
- 18 fluid ounces orange juice
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 4 scoops orange sherbet
- 1 cup crushed ice
In a blender, mix the vodka, orange juice, strawberries, orange sherbet, and ice. Blend until smooth. Add sugar if desired.
hot spiced wine
Ingredients
Serves 3-4 drinks
Combine all ingredients except wine in a pan and boil for five minutes.
Reduce heat, add wine. Heat to the point where it is just before boiling. (Try to avoid boiling; the alcohol will begin to evaporate.)
Strain into cups and serve hot.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired. Serves four.
Serves 3-4 drinks
- • 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 peppercorns, whole
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (to taste)
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 bottle red wine
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Combine all ingredients except wine in a pan and boil for five minutes.
Reduce heat, add wine. Heat to the point where it is just before boiling. (Try to avoid boiling; the alcohol will begin to evaporate.)
Strain into cups and serve hot.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired. Serves four.
Double rum hot chocolate
- 600ml (1pt) whole or semi-skimmed milk
- 200g (7oz) dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 100ml golden or dark rum
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 100ml (4fl oz) whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
- cocoa powder, to serve
Place the milk, dark chocolate and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Add rum but don't let the mixture boil.
Give it a quick whisk to blend it all together.
Pour into four mugs or heatproof glasses, top with the whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
