For many, Christmas brings memories of family gatherings, big Christmas trees, and lots of snow and chilly days. It's no surprise then that many festive drinks are warming, filling and comforting. Traditional Christmas cocktails range from "spiked" eggnog to tasty, hot rum drinks, and even a little bit of sherbet punch. All of them are classics and all of them would make Santa smile.
Hot Buttered Rum
This piping hot favorite uses natural flavors to warm up bodies all over the world. Nothing feels better after a long day of hunting down a new Christmas tree, than the warm feeling you'll have after drinking a Hot Buttered Rum.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbs Brown Sugar
- 4 tsp Butter or margarine, softened
- Dash Ground Cinnamon
- Dash Ground Nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cup Warm Water
- 1/2 cup Rum
- Lemon Slices (optional)
In a two-cup measure, stir together the brown sugar, butter or margarine, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in the warm water. Serve immediately in mugs.
Christmas Yule Eggnog
While the kids are enjoying their eggnog, why not give yours some added spice. Perfect for sipping after dinner on Christmas or Christmas Eve.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups Eggnog
- 1 1/2 cups Blended Scotch Whisky
- 1 1/2 cups Light Rum
Mix in a large punch bowl & serve in cups. Garnish each cup w/grated nutmeg. Makes approximately 12 servings.
Holiday Punch
Keep the holiday party going with this cool, savory treat.
Ingredients:
- 2-48 oz cans of Pineapple juice
- 1-40 oz bottle of Cranberry juice
- 2-750 mL bottles of Soda water
- 1 liter Strawberry, Raspberry or Lime Sherbet
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
In a punch bowl, mix juices. Pour in vodka & soda water. Top with scoops of sherbet. Makes about 16 servings. For a non-alcoholic option, leave out the vodka.
A great drink for any family get-together. Everyone can help make it, and you can even let the kids scoop the batter into the cups. Many bars also have their own recipe, so if you don't have the time to make it, ask about it when out on the town.
Ingredients for batter:
- 12 eggs, separated
- 1 pound sugar (if you'd like it sweeter, add more)
- 2 ounces aged rum
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
Ingredients for Serving:
- Brandy
- Aged rum
- Hot milk
- Boiling water
Beat the egg yolks well, then gradually whisk in the sugar. Add the rum and spices. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the yolk mixture until well mixed. Keep batter refrigerated until serving.
For each drink, put 2 ounces of batter into a mug. Add 1 oz each of brandy and aged rum, and fill with equal parts hot milk and boiling water. Top with grated nutmeg. If using a small coffee cup or classic Tom & Jerry mug, you can cut the serving size in half.
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