A variety of hot alcoholic drinks are delicious ways to warm up on a cold day. Spiked ciders, peppermint wine, mulled wine, hot buttered rum are all options. Hot alcoholic drinks are great whether you're hosting a holiday party, or just need to warm up on a cold winter day.
Hot gin punch
Hot gin punch is a classic Christmas drink that was first featured in the novel A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. This cocktail is made with gin, spices such as cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg and is often added to festive gatherings.
Hot gin punch is a classic recipe that includes honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. The traditional way to enjoy it is in teacups with gingerbread garnish. It is made using HENDRICK’S GIN - a blend of 11 botanicals. It also includes Madeira wine.
Hot hibiscus iced tea
Hibiscus tea is popular in Jamaica and Burkina Faso. There, the flowers are called "roselle." For the tea you will need 8 cups water and 1/2 cup of dried Hibiscus flowers. Let the mixture boil for 15 minutes. Then, take the mixture off the heat and let it cool. After cooling, strain the tea. It can be served warm or cold with sugar, Stevia, honey or both. This tea is rich with Vitamin C and Betacarotene.
Hibiscus has a tropical, earthy, floral taste. This tea is native to West Africa and the Caribbean. The petals of the hibiscus hibiscus are what give the tea its floral aroma. You can add spices like turmeric and ginger to round out the flavor. To add a tropical touch, you can also add pineapple.
Mulled hard cider
Mulled cider is best hot. If you wish, you can also add orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries. This drink can be prepared by heating the cider in saucepan for about 10 min. Add the alcohol. Depending on the strength of your drink, you can use between 8 and 10 ounces. Mix the mulled wine with the alcohol until it is well combined.
You can add other spices to the traditional spice mix, such as cinnamon and cloves. Other spices can be added to the mix, including star anise, black peppercorns, and cloves. You can also add cranberry extract to the mix if you like.
FAQ
How long does a glass of wine take to chill?
For a glass wine to cool completely, it takes around 30 minutes to an hour. If you need to speed things up you can put the bottle in a freezer for 15 to twenty minutes before serving.
What's the difference between a Manhattan and a martini?
A martini can be made by adding gin or vermouth to gin. The whiskey is added to sweet vermouth to make a Manhattan. Both drinks are best served chilled.
Can I freeze my drinks?
But there are some precautions that you need to take. Be sure to label your bottles so that you know which ones are frozen. Also, don't fill your bottles more than halfway. Otherwise, your drink might overflow or spill out of the bottle. If you intend to freeze your drinks, you should wait at least 2 hours after opening the bottle before pouring the contents into another container.
Statistics
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
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How to make Mixed Drinks?
Mixed drinks are prepared from different ingredients such as spirits, juices, liqueurs, syrups, etc., which are combined together into one drink. Mixing liquors with water or ice creates a drink that contains alcohol. It usually contains fresh fruit juices, lemonade soda water, tonic, ginger ale or beer.
The following are some of the most well-known types of cocktails:
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Margarita – A Mexican cocktail that consists of triple sec (or Cointreau), tequila, lime juice, salt, and lemon juice.
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Daiquiri: A Cuban cocktail made with rum, sugar, lime, and crushed ice.
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Mojito is a Cuban cocktail made mainly with mint leaves and rum.
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Gin and Tonic, a British drink that contains gin mixed with tonic.
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Martini – A cocktail made with vermouth and vodka along with bitters and oil.
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Whiskey sour - A whiskey drink that includes sweetened condensed dairy, lemon juice, and whisky.
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Sidecar is a French cocktail with orange juice, cognac, and grenadine.
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Collins - A cocktail made up equal parts of lemon juice and gin.
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Manhattan - A cocktail consisting of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, maraschino cherry, angostura bitters, and seltzer.
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White Russian - A cocktail made with vodka, Kahlua and coffee liqueur.
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Brandy Alexander: A mix of brandy and creme de cacao, heavy cream, and dark chocolate syrup.