2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
On New Year's Eve, you always want to pamper yourself with something tasty and original. This applies not only to food, but also to drinks. We suggest taking note of a few recipes for delicious New Year's and Christmas drinks for children and adults
During the long New Year holidays, there is time for delicious experiments. Why not try some new winter drink recipes? They differ from summer ones with a spicy and warming taste. Here are some ideas:
Spiced tea
In winter, you want to warm yourself up with hot and aromatic drinks. Tea is one of the best options. But a drink familiar to everyone can be made more original and tastier if you add a mixture of aromatic spices to it.
Ingredients:
- 4.5 glasses of plain water, - 10 bags of classic black tea, - a piece of fresh ginger about 5-7 cm, - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 10 pods of cardamom (can be in powder - 2 tablespoons), - half a teaspoon of ground pepper, - half a teaspoon of nutmeg powder, - one sprig of vanilla, - 5 stars of anise, - 3 cinnamon sticks, - some cinnamon powder for decoration.
Cooking method:
Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the mixture boils, you need to reduce the heat and simmer for an hour. After that, the drink can be drunk, adding sugar if necessary. Then its remains are poured into a glass bottle, which is stored in the refrigerator. If desired, you can take it out and heat it along with a small amount of milk (in an approximate ratio of 50/50). Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the drink.
Yummy eggnog
In the West, it is one of the most popular drinks for Christmas and New Years. It can be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Here, for example, is the second option:
Ingredients:
- 4 egg yolks, - 2 glasses of milk, - a glass of cream, - half a glass of sugar, - a teaspoon of vanilla extract (or powder), - a teaspoon of grated nutmeg, - 2 solid carnation sprockets, - a pinch of cinnamon, - (option for adults - you can add two tablespoons of whiskey or brandy).
Cooking method:
Using a whisk, beat the egg yolks and slowly add sugar to them until a light and airy consistency is obtained. In a separate saucepan, combine the cloves, cinnamon and milk, then bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. The milk mixture should be slowly added to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Then the resulting solution is poured into a saucepan and heated over medium heat, stirring until the drink thickens. It is important to prevent the liquid from boiling and clotting. After the drink becomes thick enough, it is removed from the heat, filtered, cream is added and allowed to cool. After cooling, it is mixed with nutmeg and vanilla (you can add a little alcohol).
Hot lemon
This original Christmas alcoholic cocktail recipe was invented by renowned English chef and blogger Jamie Oliver. With this drink, you can quickly warm up.
Ingredients (for 8 servings):
- 200 ml rum, - a liter of apple juice, -? liters of water
- a piece of fresh ginger, - cinnamon stick, - juice from four lemons, - liquid honey to taste.
Cooking method:
Pour water and apple juice into a large saucepan, add cinnamon and chopped ginger to them. After the water boils, turn off the fire and let the liquid brew for 15 minutes. Then lemon juice is poured into it and filtered through a strainer. Bring the drink to a boil again, add honey to taste and mix well. Rum is poured into a heat-resistant glass dish and hot lemonade is added.
Spicy cider
The popular apple cider drink can be relevant on New Year's Eve, if you add a few spicy and aromatic spices to it. This makes cider a great alternative to mulled wine.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 liters of cider (home or purchased), - 6 pieces of dried apricots, - one thinly sliced apple, - 4 whole cinnamon sticks, - 12 whole carnations, - a teaspoon of black pepper, - 113 g brown or regular sugar.
Cooking method:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves. After that, the liquid is filtered with a strainer. The finished drink is poured into any container with heat-resistant glass.
Caramel Apple Milkshake
This is a great alternative to hot drinks for kids and adults alike during New Year's Eve.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 cups frozen vanilla yogurt
- a teaspoon of cinnamon powder, - a drop of vanilla essence or 2-3 pinches of vanilla powder, - 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup caramel (in a container).
Cooking method:
Place all ingredients in a blender and beat well. Serve with grated chocolate or caramel.
Christmas hot chocolate
This is a wonderful Christmas drink for any child and adult in anticipation of Santa Claus.
Ingredients:
- 200 ml of fat milk, - 30 g of finely grated dark chocolate, - a quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon, - a pinch of grated nutmeg, - 4 tablespoons of drinking chocolate powder
- whipped cream for garnish.
Cooking method:
First you need to heat the milk in a saucepan to almost boil. In an ovenproof cup, mix thoroughly the powdered chocolate, shredded chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour hot milk into them and beat until creamy. Then pour the resulting drink into a mug and garnish with whipped cream, marshmallow or a spoonful of ice cream on top.
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