notodette (notodette) wrote in ask_me_anything,
2012-12-15 17:13:00

Christmas Drinks

What are your favorite Christmas drink recipes?

I've got:
Eggnog
Cider
Rum
Brandy
All manner of seasonings
A crock pot
A stove top and oven

But you don't have to work with those. Anything you like, I'd like!
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grandwazooo

December 15 2012, 22:26:51 UTC 5 months ago

I have a thing for Kirsberry cherry wine at christmas -it just tastes like christmas in a glass to me.


If you are looking to be more adventurous I made Butterbeer last winter and I think it would go down a storm at chrimbo - that recipe is incredibly rich though - you could probably stir in some gelatine and set it into a lovely dessert.

doom_on_yr_face

December 16 2012, 01:22:10 UTC 5 months ago

Me and my mum have a thing for cherry brandy at Christmas, I'm assuming it's similar to Kirsberry cherry wine?

grandwazooo

December 16 2012, 01:25:43 UTC 5 months ago

pretty much - Compared with Bols cherry brandy it is thinner and less syrupy, not as boozy and with a rather more refined cherry flavour

doom_on_yr_face

December 16 2012, 01:27:43 UTC 5 months ago

Oooh no not Bols. We get this: http://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/De_Kuyper_Cherry_Brandy.html

toppertje

December 16 2012, 12:24:55 UTC 5 months ago

I have Wiśniówka. (Polish cherry vodka)

mothermelete

December 15 2012, 22:46:06 UTC 5 months ago Edited:  December 15 2012, 22:52:08 UTC

I make homemade eggnog with spiced rum in it. But we're using the store-bought stuff today because I've already been a badass in the kitchen and just don't have the time or energy

I used this recipe when making it homemade: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/amazingly-good-eggnog/

gravebug

December 15 2012, 23:15:07 UTC 5 months ago

I always make Spiced Cider. I can't find the recipe online I use for it, but pretty much it's a very small amount of lemon juice, and 3 parts apple cider with 2 parts orange juice (or less, this is pretty much to taste) heated on the stove, and you put cardamom, cinnamon, star anise (mulling spices) in a small cheesecloth pouch and float it in there. I usually cook it on med-high heat (just enough to keep it close to boiling but not boiling) for about 45 minutes or until it's good and fragrant. You can serve it warm (which is amazing) or chill it in the fridge and drink it later (which is equally as amazing and this is usually what I have with breakfast).

meowmensteen

December 15 2012, 23:19:05 UTC 5 months ago

Hot Fucking Chocolate
Heat milk
Add Dutch cocoa powder
Brown sugar
Cardamom seeds
Whiskey or Irish cream.
Peace and goodwill on Earth

juniper_mermaid

December 16 2012, 00:39:10 UTC 5 months ago

mulled wine and hot, spiced cider are my favorite holiday beverages.

travelinkat

December 16 2012, 01:10:37 UTC 5 months ago

Depending on what seasonings you have, you could make some spiced eggnog spike: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Kentucky-Eggnog-Spike-102341

My husband and I have made that one for many years, and it's great.

doom_on_yr_face

December 16 2012, 01:19:34 UTC 5 months ago Edited:  December 16 2012, 01:20:46 UTC

Mulled wine! Or mulled cider.

Don't use carbonated cider by the way. We did one year and it was revolting. Use scrumpy if you have it :D

view_from_here

December 16 2012, 03:52:48 UTC 5 months ago

Hot apple cider with a spiced whiskey, mmmm.

thatjazz

December 16 2012, 08:05:58 UTC 5 months ago

I love sorrel at this time of year!

http://caribbeanpot.com/a-refreshing-spiced-caribbean-sorrel-drink/

toppertje

December 16 2012, 12:28:31 UTC 5 months ago

Mulled wine (Glühwein), Baileys or Wiśniówka (Polish cherry vodka) are all very Christmassy.

Mulled cider can also be delicious.

Yesterday in a German supermarket we were handed Jagermeister with hot chocolate which was surprisingly delicious.