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Okay so for the past week it has been really cold. I know it is bad when I wear a wind proof fleece, a down coat, a hat and ear muffs! This past weekend I went to DC for inauguration and in the event needed some something warm to drink. Inspired by my Hot Chocolate from Atlanta. Here is a version for Coffee. So this is perfect for a cold winter night inside or if you are standing outside for many hours and need to warm up!
1 Cup of Coffee
1 oz. of Khaluha
1 oz. of Brandy
1 oz of Cream
Whipped Cream Options
Mix all ingredients together in a mug except whipped cream.
Then add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Posted on: January 21st, 2009
Posted by Patty in Drinks, Ideas, Recipes, Sweets.
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I was visiting a friend in Atlanta and was so completely taken by this Mexican Hot Chocolate that I had. It reminded me of a spicy brownie that I like to make. Now the recipe called for Pepper Vodka. So I went in search of Pepper Vodka. But I was annoyed to find out that I was going to have to buy an entire bottle and the cost. I mean I am trying to budget here in this economy and I don’t have space and I was not sure I was going to even like this Pepper Vodka.
So the solution let’s try infusing our own vodka. Which made me think there are a lot of fun things
that one could infuse. I was even told you could infuse candy like skittles and starbursts into vodka. Ingenious I thought. We didn’t have a lot of time so this is what we did to
make our Pepper Vodka. One Liter of Vodka and 1 Tea Ball Filled with Chili Peppers and let sit for at least 36 hours. You could also chop chili Peppers and throw them into a jar of Vodka and then strain before using.
1 Cup of Milk
¾ oz of Khaluha
1 oz. of Pepper Vodka
3 Tablespoons of Sugar
3 Tablespoons of Cocoa Powder
A pinch of Cinnamon
Whipped Cream to Top
In a saucepan add milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and sugar. Stir and heat milk to a comfortable hot temperature and pour into a mug. Stir in Vodka and Khaluha and top with Whipped Cream. Enjoy!
Posted on: January 21st, 2009
Posted by Patty in Budget, Drinks, Make Your Own, Recipes, Sweets.
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This past Fourth of July weekend I was on the quest for the perfect Sangria. I was home in California and set out on this mission with one of my oldest cooking buddies and our cooking mentors, our mothers. I think by the end of the evening a lot of Sangria was tested and a lot was learned.
First and foremost more fruit is not always the best option. Give time to let all the flavors blend together. Sometimes there is no need to mess around with a classic!
Sangria I think is the perfect drink to serve to a large group great for entertaining. Large quantities can be made in advance and you can use cheap wines.
Sangrias made: Sparkling Sangria, Citrus Sangria, Nectarine and Blueberry Sangria, Peach Sangria, and Classic Sangria.
1/2 Cup of Cubed pieces of an Orange
1/2 Cup of Cubed pieces of an Lemon
1/2 Cup of Cubed pieces of an Lime
1/2 Cup of Cubed pieces of an Apple
1/2 Cup of Cognac
1 Cup of Citrus Simple Syrup
3 Cup to 1 Bottle of Red Wine
1 12 oz. Bottle of Lemon Lime Seltzer Water
In a Pitcher mix all ingredients together except the seltzer water. Let stand for at least three hours in a refrigerator. Before serving mix the seltzer water and serve Sangria over a glass of filled with ice.
Posted on: July 10th, 2008
Posted by Patty in Drinks, Recipes.
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Doctored Coffee