Indulge yourself this winter with these creamy holiday cocktails
The holidays are a time when people look for cozy, warming drinks and like to indulge in all things sweet, creamy, and luxurious. Whether you’re a fan of eggnog or you’re all about the Irish Cream, this time of year is a great excuse for getting a bit dessert-like with your cocktails.
Using dairy or other creamy ingredients in cocktails doesn’t have to be a hassle, as these recipes show.
Sugarfield Spirits Louisiana Eggnog
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Sugarfield Spirits Barrel Aged Rum
2 farm fresh, local eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish: hand-grated nutmeg, cinnamon sticks or vanilla bean.
Method:
Separate the egg whites and yolks. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of sugar until fluffy. Stir in the milk, heavy cream, and the pièce de resistance, Sugarfield Barrel Aged Rum. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until soft peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Divide equally between four rocks glasses. Garnish each with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg and vanilla bean or cinnamon stick.
Milam & Greene Espresso Rye-Tini
Ingredients:
1 oz Espresso Cold Brew
½ oz Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur
½ oz Vanilla or regular simple
Method:
Mix the ingredients. Shake on ice for 20-25 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans. Enjoy!
Ginger All The Way
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka
1.5 oz Irish cream liqueur
1.5 oz homemade gingersnap syrup (see recipe)
White chocolate, garnish
To make Gingersnap Syrup:
.5 cup water
.5 cup brown sugar
4 tbsp molasses
3 tbsp chopped ginger
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp clove
1 tsp nutmeg
The post Indulge yourself this winter with these creamy holiday cocktails appeared first on The Manual.
