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Winter Drink Recipe Thread

IL Ruffino
23-12-2008, 19:33
I need some drinks to make for everyone tomorrow and on Thursday, drinks that mostly everyone (if not everyone) will like.

The only thing I've got at the moment is a recipe for apple cidertinis, and I'd rather have at least 2 other drinks to serve, so if you wouldn't mind making some suggestions/recommendations, that'd be great.

So, what's an appropriate winter drink?
The Mindset
23-12-2008, 19:35
Alcoholic? Mulled wine is always good. Try Hot Toddys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_toddy) too.
Rambhutan
23-12-2008, 19:37
Whisky Mack - whisky with a dash of Stone's ginger wine

Hot buttered rum
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bartending/Cocktails/Hot_Buttered_Rum
IL Ruffino
23-12-2008, 19:39
Alcoholic? Mulled wine is always good. Try Hot Toddys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_toddy) too.

Yeah, alcoholic. *nod*

After reading about Hot Toddys just now, I realized that we're already set with a drink like that, but not everyone drinks that, usually just the people who intend on getting drunk. *shrug*
Hotwife
23-12-2008, 19:41
Homemade eggnog (Julia Child has a great recipe) made with cognac and bourbon.

A bit thick (it's slightly cooked, to make it more of a whipped custard). Deadly, and it tastes great.
JuNii
23-12-2008, 19:46
I need some drinks to make for everyone tomorrow and on Thursday, drinks that mostly everyone (if not everyone) will like.

The only thing I've got at the moment is a recipe for apple cidertinis, and I'd rather have at least 2 other drinks to serve, so if you wouldn't mind making some suggestions/recommendations, that'd be great.

So, what's an appropriate winter drink?

sorry, I don't drink alcoholic stuff.

but for those who don't want the buzz (or for the kiddies) Hot chocolate with a hint of peppermint extract. Hot Peppermint chocolate... mmmmm.
Holy Cheese and Shoes
23-12-2008, 19:46
Alcoholic? Mulled wine is always good. Try Hot Toddys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_toddy) too.

feck, those were the only two decent ones I could think of!

Another seasonally appropriate non-denominational cocktail (as long as you are in the correct portion of the northern hemisphere) would be a snowball (http://www.in-the-spirit.co.uk/cocktails/view_cocktail.php?id=241)

it looks a bit like jizz, but some party guests like that.
Saige Dragon
23-12-2008, 19:51
Hot 100 with hot apple cider. Or just some Hot 100.
greed and death
23-12-2008, 20:08
spiced wine. / mulled
you can use cheap table wine and it still taste wonderful.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glogg

a quick way to heat the wine i have found is have a pan full of water boil it then place the opened bottle in it. then pull the bottle out before the wine boils (may have to drink 2 glasses before warming in this manner but your sacrifice is well respected)
Ryadn
23-12-2008, 20:16
Irish coffee.
Minoriteeburg
23-12-2008, 20:25
Hot apple cider + Burbon = King of all Winter Drinks.

/thread.
Anti-Social Darwinism
23-12-2008, 20:36
Kahlua in coffee.
Bailey's in coffee.
Creme de Cacao in hot chocolate.
Irish Coffee - http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink4414.html
Minoriteeburg
23-12-2008, 20:38
Kahlua in coffee.
Bailey's in coffee.
Creme de Cacao in hot chocolate.
Irish Coffee - http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink4414.html

Creme de Cacao works well in coffee too.
Anti-Social Darwinism
23-12-2008, 20:40
Creme de Cacao works well in coffee too.

Yes, it does.

Oh, and Creme de Menthe in hot chocolate.
Minoriteeburg
23-12-2008, 20:42
Yes, it does.

Oh, and Creme de Menthe in hot chocolate.

I have to try that sometime.

I tried Creme de Menthe in peppermint tea once, it wasn't bad.
Ifreann
23-12-2008, 20:45
Everclear on the rocks.
Myrmidonisia
23-12-2008, 21:37
Homemade eggnog (Julia Child has a great recipe) made with cognac and bourbon.

A bit thick (it's slightly cooked, to make it more of a whipped custard). Deadly, and it tastes great.
You posted what looked like a great recipe a couple years back. I never made it, but it looked sufficiently alcoholic to be quite good...
Yootopia
23-12-2008, 22:50
White Russians taste pretty festive.
Psychotic Mongooses
23-12-2008, 22:57
Yeah, alcoholic. *nod*

After reading about Hot Toddys just now, I realized that we're already set with a drink like that, but not everyone drinks that, usually just the people who intend on getting drunk. *shrug*

So many times I've had to explain to Continental Europeans that the drink is also medicinal. None of them believed me til they got sick :tongue:
Svalbardania
24-12-2008, 00:45
I need to get my ass up to the northern hemisphere. Those sound like some kick-ass drinks. For me, Christmas is happiest with Pimms at 4pm, but I'm sure that wouldn't have the same effect when it's snowing.
Call to power
24-12-2008, 00:59
What are we going to do tomorrow night, call to power?
the Same thing we do every night Pinky… drink Jack Daniels and coke

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3406/jackdanielspn5.jpg
Ifreann
24-12-2008, 01:13
the Same thing we do every night Pinky… drink Jack Daniels and coke

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3406/jackdanielspn5.jpg

€15? I wish. More like €30.
Call to power
24-12-2008, 01:24
€15? I wish. More like €30.

would you rather be drinking beer?

on a related note I just registered with the Jack Daniels fan club and now get free shit on my birthday and stuff >.>
Thumbless Pete Crabbe
24-12-2008, 01:42
Hot Dr. Pepper with lemon or honey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq9hNTUbtiE
German Nightmare
24-12-2008, 03:34
Glühwein!!!
German Nightmare
24-12-2008, 03:37
Hot Dr. Pepper with lemon or honey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq9hNTUbtiE
Okay, now this I've got to try. The commercial alone made me do it - but it [I]will/I] be spiked!
Katganistan
24-12-2008, 05:19
Yes, it does.

Oh, and Creme de Menthe in hot chocolate.
Or peppermint schnapps.

Everclear on the rocks.
Are you trying to get someone killed?
Thumbless Pete Crabbe
24-12-2008, 05:43
Okay, now this I've got to try. The commercial alone made me do it - but it [I]will/I] be spiked!

It's pretty tasty! It should stay that way, provided your mixer is a suitable one. Let us know how it went. :)
Minoriteeburg
24-12-2008, 05:43
would you rather be drinking beer?

on a related note I just registered with the Jack Daniels fan club and now get free shit on my birthday and stuff >.>

what kind of free shit, like booze? or just t-shirts?
Lacadaemon
24-12-2008, 06:08
Three parts Stolichnaya 100 proof, one part gordon's gin (green bottle), dash of kina lillet. Shake vigorously until ice cold. Add a long thin slice of lemon peel. Serve in a martini glass with a holly garnish.

Drink until dead.
Minoriteeburg
24-12-2008, 06:10
Three parts Stolichnaya 100 proof, one part gordon's gin (green bottle), dash of kina lillet. Shake vigorously until ice cold. Add a long thin slice of lemon peel. Serve in a martini glass with a holly garnish.

Drink until dead.

sounds like you'll only need about two of those to achieve that.