A Better 'Nog

I'm personally not a huge fan of eggnog. It's easily the most acclaimed yet controversial holiday beverage. Most of the 'nog I tend to see comes in the form of a pre-made grocery store blend that is just plain the wrong way to do things. This season, try the recipe below from Poste Moderne Brasserie. It's a rather daunting collection of ingredients, but good things take effort. And the end result is a recipe that even a 'nog hater can appreciate. Below is a how-to video straight from the creator himself, and be sure to check out the full post with recipe at Washingtonian.com






Thanks to Eric for passing this one along

Happy Holidays!
Foggy

When the Weather Outside is Frightful...

It's getting very very cold outside in my neighborhood these days. Very cold. If you're anything like me, one of the best things about winter weather is getting cozy next to a fire and sipping from a steaming mug of hot cocoa. What's better than hot cocoa? Try some cocoa filled with booze. Below is the once-secret recipe for my favorite wintertyme drink - The Fireside. It's got all the minty chocolaty goodness you crave on a cold December night, with a little bit of kick to keep it interesting.

The Fireside

Ingredients:

Mint Version

1 oz Southern Comfort (bourbon works as well)

1 oz Creme de Menthe

1 oz Peppermint schnapps

1 oz Creme de Cacao

1 packet of instant hot cocoa (I use Land O' Lakes or Swiss Miss)

Peppermint stick or candy cane for garnish


Cinnamon Version                             

1 oz Southern Comfort
1.5 oz Cinnamon Schnapps

1 oz Creme de Cacao

1 packet of instant hot cocoa

Cinnamon stick for garnish                                                     

Instructions:


Mix liquors in the bottom of a mug and add cocoa mix. Add hot milk or water as preferred to make the cocoa and stir all ingredients. Layer on top with whipped cream or marshmallows and drizzle a small amount of creme de menthe or cinnamon schnapps to add a red or green flair. Garnish with a peppermint or cinnamon stick to complete the festive look. Serve hot.

Enjoy!

Foggy