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Salted Caramel Eggnog Punch

Maris Callahan — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 21:48:14 +0000

Eggnog: you love it or hate it. Around this time of year, it’s hard to step foot in a restaurant, bar or friend’s house without someone offering you a holiday spirited cocktail. From spiked apple cider to a classic Tom & Jerry to cranberry martinis, holiday cheer is plentiful in December, in more ways than one. I am a bit of an anomaly — I love eggnog, but generally find it too thick and cloying to drink more than a few sips, so making it from scratch is more effort than it’s worth. Brad isn’t much of a mixed drink guy — he drinks beer, wine and the most festive cocktail you’ll see him sipping is gin and tonic. Yet, every year in December I find myself drawn to fill my shopping cart with eggnog and use it in some of my favorite holiday recipes. Last year I made Iced Eggnog Cookies that were hugely popular in my office and this year, Chila ‘Orchata Cinnamon Cream Rum has been a game changer in my kitchen. Chila ‘Orchata mixes the richness of Puerto Rican rum, spice of cinnamon horchata and sweetness of Tahitian vanilla for a delicious result. Just the right […]

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How to Make a Hot Mulled Drink

Maris Callahan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:04:46 +0000

I decided tonight that Thanksgiving simply won’t be Thanksgiving without a signature cocktail. A mulled drink, to be exact. Do I sound like I’m going overboard? I usually go overboard. I can mix up a respectable martini every now and again, but haven’t really dabbled in the mulled drink arena. A mulled drink is a general term for a type of cocktail — kind of like the ingredients in a martini can vary based on where you are — but in general, mulled drinks are a combination of wine, juice, liquor and herbs heated until they become fragrant. Like with steeping tea, the longer you simmer your beverage the more flavorful it will be. I’m thinking about firing up one of my slow cookers and making some sort of mulled cider, wine or toddy, but the problem with these recipes is that they’re usually way too sweet to consume more than half a glass. Which, while very responsible for designated drivers, is not practical if you’re making a batch cocktail for six people. My point here is that I am letting the Internet tell me what to do with my toddy goals this year and I found a super helpful chart all about how […]

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Four New Cocktails to Try this Winter

Maris Callahan — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:51:41 +0000

Even though some people believe that December marks the end of the holiday entertaining season, I see no reason why we shouldn’t celebrate the beginning of a new year beyond just the first day. Whether you’re searching for something to add to your New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day cocktail line up or you’re looking for a go-to for sipping throughout the winter season, some of New York’s best and brightest bartenders have whipped up a few options for you to try next time you have your cocktail shaker out and you’re ready to experiment. Ocho Cabras Created by Leo Robitschek, the bar director behind some of Manhattan’s most respected cocktail programs, the Ocho Cabras has four ingredients and is delicious, seasonal and so worth the effort. Whip up a pair of cocktails for a date night, to relax on a Friday evening or make a big batch next time you entertain. You can find pumpkin syrup online year round or you can make your own. Save Print Ocho Cabras Author: Leo Robitschek of The NoMad Recipe type: Things to Drink Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 cocktail Ingredients 1 oz Don Pancho Origenes 8 yr. old rum ¾ oz […]

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Define Your Passion: Citrus Summer Sipper

Maris Callahan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:37:23 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #passiondefinedremyrefined #CollectiveBias An easy and refreshing summer cocktail recipe I’ve always loved food (it’s delicious, right?), but it wasn’t until I moved into an off-campus apartment during college that I discovered that I also loved cooking. After a few years of cookbooks, a half dozen pots of chili, a few homemade soups, many grilled cheese sandwiches and one Thanksgiving turkey that turned out surprisingly well, I started a food blog. It was online that I learned that there was an entire culture of people just like me out there; people who love food. Through my food blog, I discovered that loving food wasn’t unhealthy or indulgent, but it was a rich, interesting and nourishing hobby. While building my food blog, I met people who love to eat food, cook food, read about food, write about food, think about food, watch shows about food and most importantly share food with family and friends. Cooking can be either a solo sport or a team sport, but I enjoy it so much more when […]

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