Brandy Hot Toddy
We've still been having cold weather here in the Pacific Northwest, and with cold and flu (and COVID) rampant, it seems like a good time for a hot toddy. A hot toddy made with brandy, that is. Feel free to substitute the liquor of your choice here. I used Cabernet Barrel Finished brandy from one of my local distillers, Copper Cat. Why not support a local business when I can? Food pairing: Keto Chile Relleno…
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We're having some pretty cold weather here in the Pacific Northwest, and Hot Buttered Rum sounds so good to me. This recipe makes enough for 36 servings of the mix, so you'll have enough for a cozy, winter party or an ongoing indulgence for yourself. I think it's a great after-dinner drink. Below, I've also included the instructions for making just a single serving of Hot Buttered Rum once you have the mix together.…
Read MoreSt. Bernard
I had a cold recently and thought, "I wonder what it would be like to spruce up my TheraFlu™ with some booze"? This is the result of my musings. It's super quick and easy, and that's what we need when we don't feel well.Did you know that cocktails started out as medicine? According to Matthew Rowley, who wrote Lost Recipes of Prohibition: Notes from a Bootlegger’s Manual, this tradition may have started as early…
Read MoreBoozy Golden Milk
Golden Milk is more or less a turmeric latte. It's meant to have a lot of health benefits because, among other things, turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. If we add black pepper, it's even healthier because the pepper makes the turmeric more available for use in our bodies. I only play a doctor on TV, so don't listen to any health advice from me. I just happened to come across a Golden Milk drink mix…
Read MoreRum Chaita
This is one of my very own recipes. I love Chai tea and drink it with cream and a little Stevia all the time. This boozy version is inspired by RumChata, which is a (very sugary) cream-based liqueur with rum. You’re welcome. Food pairing: 4505 Meats Chicharrones. I love the Jalapeño Cheddar flavor but take your pick.
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