Hot
Drinks
Cider,
Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Spiced Punch, and Spirits
by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss
Ten Speed Press, 2007.
Original
recipes and
new interpretations of hot beverage classics from around the world are
served up in this slim volume by Mary Lou and Robert J.
Heiss.
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Illustrated with
historic
photos,
colorful advertisements and drawings, and spiced with both practical
and
unusual recipes, this enticingly clever text is a fun browse and a
mouth-watering
temptation.
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Look inside for some
liquid holiday cheer in the form of Mistletoe and Holly
(part cranberry juice, part peppermint schnapps), the traditional wassail
(a British
ale-based drink with spices and apples) or a basic Hot Buttered Rum.
The 50 drink recipes include mixed coffees, special teas, festive
punches, spiked cocoas, warm ciders and sophisticated cocktails.
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Hot
Drinks
Admiral's
Rum and Brandy Punch
1
cup apricot puree
2
cups pineapple juice
1/2
cup white grapefruit juice
1/2
cup (4 ounces) light rum
1/4
cup (2 ounces) brandy
4
lime wedges for garnish
Combine the apricot puree and juices in a saucepan over medium heat and
bring to a low simmer. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 2
minutes more, then add the rum and brandy.
Serve in heatproof punch cups or glasses. Place a lime wedge
in each cup, divide the punch evenly among the cups, and serve warm.
Serves: 4
Paris
After Dark
4
teaspoons sugar
4
teaspoons Dutch process cocoa powder
4
teaspoons heavy cream
1
1/2 cups strong coffee, freshly brewed
1/2
cup heavy cream, firmly whipped with 1 teaspoon sugar, for garnish
Pinch
of fleur de sel or other sea salt for garnish
In each of two mugs, mix 2 teaspoons of the sugar and 2 teaspoons of
the cocoa until well-blended and lump free. Add 2 teaspoons of the
cream to each and stir until thoroughly combined into a light paste.
Add 3/4 cup of the coffee to each and stir again until thoroughly mixed.
Top each with a dollop of whipped cream. Roll the dollop over to stain
it with the coffee, then sprinkle a few grains of sea salt atop the
whipped cream..
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