Just face the facts. Nobody enjoys eating your holiday fruit cake so step your game up and treat your guests this season to lip-smacking libations. Try a fun recipe from the Empire Bartending Academy for a great holiday cocktail that's sure to please.
A signature drink that is a holiday must have is apple cider, and the creamy fusion of cider and egg nog in the Hot Cider Nog recipe is a seasonal delight this Christmas. Apple cider gives a lovely twist to the cider nog, and whether your guests prefer cider or egg nog, this drink is a win for any social gathering. For a serving of five and a half cups, you will need the following ingredients:
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
1 cup apple cider
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup bourbon (optional)
1/2 cup whipping cream
Garnish: cinnamon sticks
To prepare this tasty drink, you will need to mix together the first eight ingredients in a heavy sauce pan. After mixing these ingredients, cook them over a medium to low heat setting, and whisk them ocassionally for approximately 15 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats a spoon. Next, pour in the bourbon, and top each serving with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick. For larger gatherings, multiply ingredients proportionally to serving size.
After all that hard work, you can finally delight in offering your drink to guests, and try some for yourself to ring in the holiday cheer.
