Merry Christmas Eve Eve! As I write this post for my 3 Holiday Cocktails to Serve Warm, I’m actually drinking a hot mug of one these holiday drinks. Imagine that! Of course, I was digging through an old recipe file. That file had drink recipes from since I was old enough to start drinking. While I finish my Hot Eggnog Punch, you read each recipe and choose which cocktail will most delight you and your holiday guests.
3 Holiday Cocktails to Serve Warm
To start things off, the first warm drink is Hot Eggnog Punch. This a large batch recipe and takes just minutes to prepare. If you love eggnog, this one’s for you. While this eggnog punch is not as thick as traditional eggnog, the flavors do not disappoint. It’s heaven in a mug.
You get a hint of orange and cinnamon; nothing overpowering at all. Just a lovely blend of flavors with an added kick of rum. No eggy taste either. Also, rum can be omitted, if desired.
Serve this punch immediately or refrigerate. To reheat, pour into a saucepan and warm until steaming, whisking occasionally. Serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Cheers!
3 Holiday Cocktails to Serve Warm
The second cocktail is Brandied Hot Chocolate. Oh, this cocktail is a winner. The addition of brandy takes this drink to another level, good to great. Easy to prepare with ingredients you may already have.
Alcohol will cook out yet if you would like to omit the brandy, use maple flavoring starting with 1 teaspoon. Again, serve this warm cocktail topped with whipped cream. Recipe can be increased for more servings.
3 Holiday Cocktails to Serve Warm
Third and last but not least is Hot Jamaican Coffee. Straight from my old file comes a complex tasting cocktail yet will warm your tummy. Coffee drinkers this is for you. Perfect for after dinner. Also, not for lightweight drinkers the perfect warm me up. Brew a big pot of coffee and start mixing.
Serve hot with whipped cream.
3 Holiday Cocktails to Serve Warm
3 Holiday Cocktails to Serve Warm
Hot Eggnog Punch
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 – 12 oz. cans evaporated milk
2 cups water
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 – 1-inch-wide piece fresh orange rind
2 cinnamon sticks
2 T. Bacardi Gold Rum or to taste
1 t. rum extract
Whipped cream and ground nutmeg, for garnish
In a 3-quart saucepan or larger over medium heat, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, water, sugar, orange rind, and cinnamon sticks. Continuously whisk until steaming but not boiling.
Remove from heat and add in gold rum and rum extract.
Serve warm topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Makes about 8 to 10 servings.
Brandied Hot Chocolate
1 ¼ cups heavy cream (half and half can be used)
1/4 to 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
2 T. brandy or to taste
1 T. natural cocoa powder
Whipped cream and dark chocolate candy pieces, for garnish
In a small saucepan over medium heat, scald cream with chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Whisk until cocoa is mixed in and chocolate is melted. Do not boil.
Remove from heat and stir in brandy. Pour hot chocolate into 2 mugs. Garnish with whipped cream and dark chocolate pieces. Serve hot.
Makes 2 servings.
Hot Jamaican Coffee
1 ¼ cup brewed hot coffee
3 T. heavy cream
2 T. coffee liqueur
2 T. dark rum, to taste
3 T. light brown sugar
½ t. pure vanilla extract
¼ t. ground allspice
Whipped cream, for serving
Pour coffee and the rest of ingredients into a measuring cup, except whipped cream. Whisk until blended and divide between 2 mugs. Top coffee with whipped cream.
Makes 2 servings.
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