By Alison, on February 6th, 2010
1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 fresh vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (reserve pod for another use) 11 ounces premium vanilla ice cream (about 1 3/4 packed cups) 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) bourbon
Combine the milk, bourbon, and vanilla bean seeds in the blender and blend until combined, about 5 seconds. Add the ice . . . → Read More: Vanilla Bean Bourbon Milkshake
By Alison, on January 16th, 2010
4 slices of red apple 3 cinnamon sticks 3 slices of orange 2 cloves 16 oz simple syrup (equal part sugar dissolved in water) 16 oz bourbon whiskey Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and put over low heat. Slowly bring up to a simmer to infuse the bourbon, and keep over low . . . → Read More: Apple Hot Toddy
By Alison, on January 11th, 2010
3 ounces hot strong-brewed coffee 1 ounce Frangelico 1/2 ounce Licor 43 (sweet citrus- and vanilla-flavored liqueur) or Navan 1/2 ounce Cognac 1 large dollop of unsweetened whipped cream 3 coffee beans
In a mug, mix the coffee with the Frangelico, Licor 43 and Cognac. Top with the whipped cream and garnish with the . . . → Read More: Snowstorm Cafe
By Alison, on December 31st, 2009
4 ounces room temperature unsalted butter. 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg dark rum boiling water oranges
Beat butter and spices on medium speed until combined. Spiced butter can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Combine . . . → Read More: Hot Buttered Rum
By Alison, on December 31st, 2009
1 1/2 ounces organic rum 3 ounces organic unfiltered apple juice, chilled 3/4 ounce Laird’s Applejack dash of ground cinnamon 1 cinnamon stick Fill a lowball cocktail glass with ice. Pour in rum, apple juice, and applejack. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
By Alison, on December 31st, 2009
15 juniper berries 7 green cardamom pods 1 bottle (750 mL) red Zinfandel 1/4 cup turbinado sugar 3 kumquats (halved) 1/2 orange (sliced) 1/2 Meyer lemon (sliced) 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur Orange or lemon slices, for garnish Combine juniper berries and cardamom pods in a cheesecloth sachet. Heat . . . → Read More: Glogg
By Alison, on December 31st, 2009
2 cups chilled pomegranate juice 1 cup chilled cranberry juice 8 ounces (1 cup) vodka 8 ounces (1 cup) Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur 1 cup chilled club soda 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 lemons) 1/2 cup Simple Syrup Combine pomegranate and cranberry juice, vodka, Cointreau, club soda, lemon juice, and simple . . . → Read More: Christmas Punch
By Alison, on December 30th, 2009
8 cups 1 percent low-fat milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Ground cinnamon (optional) Cinnamon sticks (optional) Brandy, gold rum, or bourbon Combine the milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Add cinnamon sticks to . . . → Read More: Vanilla Almond Steamer
By Alison, on December 30th, 2009
2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 10 black peppercorns 8 whole allspice berries 5 whole cloves 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 6 cups apple cider 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 (2-inch) orange rind strips 2 (2-inch) lemon rind strips 3/4 cup applejack brandy Melt butter in a large saucepan over . . . → Read More: Hot Applejack Cider
By Alison, on December 24th, 2009
6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate 1 cup milk 1 cup water 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 8-9 ice cubess Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in blender.
Blend for about 1-2 minutes, adding ice cubes one at a time.
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