I know, it is not Christmas….but you will have this at the ready WHEN it does come. Right?
I mentioned on FB that it was only 5 months to Christmas and I thought I would get creamed but more and more people are on top of it than I ever thought would happen.
- 4 cups eggnog
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated semi sweet chocolate
- 8 oz. cinnamon vodka
In a large saucepan, combine the eggnog, cocoa and cinnamon and stir (whisk) until thoroughly combined. Heat only until it simmers NEVER boils.
Add the grated chocolate and stir until it is melted. Remove from heat and add the vodka. Now pour into chocolate (melted) rimmed heat-proof glasses, garnish with a stick of cinnamon.
Toast the weather, season, rain or snow….really anything will do. Go for it.
English Royale Martini
With the upcoming wedding in England, it only seems appropriate to make a martini to cover the event. You will need:
- 3 parts Cinnamon Vodka
- 2 parts Calvadoes Brandy
- 1 part Gold Schlager (need the ‘bling’ of course)
- 1 part white chocolate
Rim glasses by dipping in calvados and then into a mixture of cinnamon sugar.
Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with crushed ice. Shake well and strain into prepared chilled martini glasses. Garnish with a piece of cinnamon bark.
Gather round the television set and make a toast to the beautiful Catherine and handsome Prince William on their wedding day. Actually who needs the excuse of a wedding. This goes well at any time.
Cinnamon Martini
I figured, after setting up the guest bedroom, you would need a new but tasty martini to congratulate yourself on a job well done.
You will need:
- 6 parts Cinnamon Vodka
- 1 part Sweet Vermouth
- 1 part Triple Sec
Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with crushed ice. Shake well and strain into well chilled martini glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Cold Outside, Fireplace Inside and….
For the cosiest of time and the loveliest of drinks, go for this one. I could call it a martini but we would be lying. It takes heat proof glasses….
You will need (if serving 6)
- 4 cups eggnog,
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder,
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated semi-sweet chocolate
- 8 oz. cinnamon vodka
Garnish: cinnamon sticks and more grated chocolate.
In a large saucepan, combine eggnog, cocoa and cinnamon and whisk together until combined. heat until it simmers only (NOT BOIL). Add the chocolate and whisk together until melted. Remove from heat and add the cinnamon vodka. Pour into heat-proof glasses or mugs that are rimmed with grated chocolate. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
What gingerbread house? what Christmas turkey…you get the picture. Drink responsibly and really enjoy the moment and the season. Anyone for jammies and popcorn?