This is a family recipe of the famous drink - Irish coffee.It is a small variation but is sure to make your Irish eyes smile!
1 ½ oz Jameson Irish Whisky
½ oz Green Crème de Menthe
Hot Black Coffee
Heavy Cream
Sugar
-Pour Jameson Whisky in a warm glass, or mug.Fill with hot black coffee and add sugar to taste.Gently whip cream while adding green Crème de Menthe.Layer cream on top of coffee and serve –
The Peppermint Patty
Good grief Charlie Brown!This drink is awesome!
1 oz Godiva Choclate Liqueur
1 oz Peppermint Schnapps
1 oz White Crème de Menthe
1 Candy cane
-Add Godiva , Peppermint schnapps and Crème de Menthe into an ice filled shaker.Shake and strain into chilled Martini glass.Garnish with candy cane –
Spiced Apple Martini
The spiced apple martini is a wonderful drink which combines the true essence of Fall in one drink.The Spiced Apple Martini seeks to capture the season’s spirit: crisp apple flavor mixed with the warming spice of cinnamon and nutmeg. 1 ½ ozSkyy Vodka 2 ½ oz of Stirring’s Spiced Apple Martini Mix 1 Cinnamon Stick -In a cocktail shaker, combine Skyy Vodka with Spiced Apple Mix with ice.Shake, and strain into Martini glass.Garnish with cinnamon stick –
Homemade Egg NogYield - 16 So with so many pre-made Egg Nogs out there you might be wondering why bother with a homemade version.Besides, it is going to take 10 times longer to make than if you were to go to the store and buy one in the dairy section.Well, the answer is quality…You have not lived until you have made and tasted REAL Egg Nog.Besides taking time to make holiday recipies with the family is what makes the holidays special. 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups sugar ½-teaspoon salt 2 quarts milk 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream Ground nutmeg In heavy 4-quart saucepan, with wire whisk, beat eggs, sugar, and salt until blended.Gradually stir in 1-quart milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon well, about 25 minutes (mixture should be about 170 F to 175 F. but do not boil or it will curdle).Pour custard into large bowl; stir in vanilla extract, 1-teaspoon ground nutmeg, and remaining milk.Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 3 hours. To serve, in small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat heavy or whipping cream until soft peaks form.With wire whisk, gently fold whipped cream into custard mixture. Pour eggnog into chilled 5-quart punch bowl; sprinkle with ground nutmeg. Serve in mugs or small glasses.
The Hot Toddy
It’s that time of year again – you know, that wet, windy cold and flu time of year.Well if you are feeling under the weather, reach for a “Hot Toddy” for relief.This classic drink is great for colds, flu’s, sore throats and sniffles.
1 ½ oz Seagram’s V.O. Whisky
1 Sugar cube
2 Cloves
6 oz Hot Water
-Pour Seagram’s into hot water.Add sugar and cloves. Stir and enjoy!-
The Rusty Nail
This is a classic and sophisticated sipper that’s best enjoyed while bundled up in front of a roaring fire.It’s not too dry, yet not too sweet – just perfect!
1 oz Glenlivet Scotch Whiskey
1 oz Drambuie Liqueur
-Combine in a tumbler glass, add ice and stir-
The Oatmeal Cookie
This drink is so unbelievably good; you’ll finally understand why the Cookie Monster goes crazy for COOOKIEEES!
1 part Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 part Goldschlager
1 part Butterscotch Schnapps
-Shake over ice and strain into shot glass –
Amaretto Sour
Ahh,Amaretto.I can’t resist its rich, warming, decadent flavors and either will your guests this holiday season. 1 oz Disaronno Amaretto
2-3 splashes of Dr. Swami & Bone Daddy’s Sweet and Sour Mix
1 Maraschino cherry
1 Orange slice (thin)
-Pour the Disaronno into a cocktail shaker half filled with ice.Add the sweet and sour mix and shake well.Strain into a tumbler glass, garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange slice-
Apple Pie Ala Mode
I had this amazing drink in Big Bear, CA a couple of years ago on my first snowboarding trip.Let’s just say the thing I remember the most (besides my frost bitten ears and a sore butt) is the drink I had at the lodge.Now I must warn you…you WILL be addicted!
1 ½ oz Tuaca Liqueur
6 oz Apple Cider
Canned Whip Cream
1 Cinnamon Stick
-Mix Tuaca and cider in a large microwavable mug. Heat on high power for 2 1/2 minutes. Top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon stick.