Festive Drinks: |
Real Egg Nog 6 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 pint heavy cream 1 pint milk 1 pint whiskey, bourbon, brandy, or rum (or more if your tastes run for a stronger flavor).. [it can always be added after fully mixed... much harder to remove so try the pint first.] Beat separately yolks and whites of eggs. Add 1/2 cup sugar to yolks while beating (also add the liquor here). Add 1/4 cup of sugar to whites AFTER they are beaten VERY STIFF. Mix whites with yolks by hand.Stir in Cream and milk&Mix all in a punch bowl |
Home Made Kahlua 10 heaping tsp. instant coffee 3 cups sugar 1 qt. water Mix and simmer for l hour. then add: 4 tsp. vanilla Let cool, then add: 2 cups 100% proof vodka. Bottle in wine bottles or something fancy, and let stand 2 - 3 weeks in a cool place. enjoy. |
Mulled Cranberry Punch Offering a soul-warming mug of mulled cranberry punch is a welcome way to greet arriving guests. This punch can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving. Yields 2 quarts (about 8 servings) 8 whole cardamom pods 2 sticks cinnamon 12 whole cloves 4 cups dry red wine Two 6-ounce cans frozen cranberry concentrate 2 2/3 cups water 1/2 cup mild honey (or to taste) 1 cup crème de cassis 1 orange, sliced into thin crescents 1. Make spice packet: Pinch open cardamom pods to release seeds and place them on a piece of cheesecloth or paper coffee filter. Add cinnamon and cloves and tie with string to make a pouch. 2. Heat the punch: Pour wine, cranberry concentrate, water, and honey into a 6-quart saucepan or crockpot. Submerse spice packet in the liquid and heat (don't boil). Let punch steep for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours. 3. To serve: Remove and discard spice pouch. Add crème de cassis and divide punch among cups. Float orange slices in cups. Serve warm. |