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Hot Buttered Rum

Dec 8, 2021

This warm, buttery, and spiced rum cocktail is a classic holiday treat.

Makes: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup light or dark rum
  • Cinnamon Sticks for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine butter and vanilla extract with sugar until well combined.
  2. Heat water and cider in a small saucepan until boiling.
  3. Add the boiling water/cider mixture to the sugar/butter mixture, and stir until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Add spices, salt, and rum, stir again until well combined.
  4. Divide between two mugs. Garnish with the cinnamon sticks and serve immediately.

Butterbeer

Dec 8, 2021

If you’re a Harry Potter fan then you’re probably already familiar with Butterbeer. And, if you have ever visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, then you might have indulged in this butterscotch flavoured, non-alcoholic soda treat. While this recipe isn’t exactly the same as what’s offered at Univeral Orlando, it’s a copycat every ‘muggle’ can enjoy.

Makes: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, or more to taste)
  • 4 (12-ounce) cans cream soda

Whipped topping

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

Butterscotch Mixture

  1. In a heavy bottomed, 2-quart stainless steel saucepan, melt butter over low to medium heat. Just before the butter is melted, add the dark brown sugar and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar is moistened. Stir in the salt.
  2. Increase the heat to medium. Cook, whisking every few minutes, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until a digital or candy thermometer reads 225°F.
  3. Lower heat and add the cream; whisk until incorporated thoroughly. Remove from heat.
  4. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, stir in the vanilla extract. Add 1 cup of cream soda and stir. Set aside.

Whipped Topping

In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar mixture and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Use an electric mixer to beat until just thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.

To Serve

Divide the butterscotch mixture between 4 tall glasses. Fill each glass with additional cream soda, leaving room for whipped topping. Spoon the whipped topping over each glass and serve immediately.

Toasted S’mores Martini

Dec 8, 2021

This dessert cocktail is festive and fun for the holiday season.

Makes: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 oz. dark chocolate or milk chocolate liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. Marshmallow Vodka – see directions below
  • 1/2 oz. heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
  • Crushed graham crackers
  • Standard or Jumbo size marshmallows
  • Wooden skewers

DIRECTIONS

To make the Marshmallow Vodka

  1. Fill a jar halfway with marshmallows, around 1/3 cup. Top with 1 cup vodka. 
  2. Cover with lid and let sit to infuse for 24 hours (the marshmallows will dissolve into the vodka). 
  3. Strain the vodka mixture into a clean jar. Cover and store.

To make the S’mores Martini

  1. Dip the rim of your glass in the marshmallow fluff and then in the crushed graham cracker.
  2. Pour the chocolate liqueur into a martini or coupe cockail glass.
  3. Mix together the heavy cream and marshmallow vodka in a cocktail shaker.
  4. Pour the vodka mixture very slowly over an upside down spoon over the chocolate liqueur to create a layered look.
  5. Stick a skewer through a marshmallow and toast the marshmallow using a grill or kitchen torch. Place the garnish over the rim of the glass.
  6. Serve immediately.