When it's chilly outside, my tummy yearns for comfort food and warm drinks. (Yes, it has a mind of its own). Naturally I sought to cure its cravings by securing an "alpine," a popular and delicious West Coast drink made simply by combining hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps, with some girlfriends. However, on my mission to find an alpine, I discovered that you can't get
EVERYTHING in New York.... at least, not without some serious searching. Determined to share this wonderful holiday drink with my friends, I scoured the city for a bar that could make an alpine and ended up enjoying other holiday drinks and creating some of my own.
Simply delicious. To make, add peppermint schnapps to your hot chocolate. To find in NYC, go to French Roast on 6th Ave. and 11th St.
If you prefer something fruitier, try adding raspberry infused vodka to your hot chocolate!
I do not like rum, but the Harry Potter-esque name of this drink required a tasting. Joseph Leonard in the West Village makes a fantastic Hot Buttered Rum based on the recipe of one of their frequent patrons. Definitely worth the visit.
A dear friend of mine knows how much I love making new concoctions, and she gifted me an array of special flavored vodkas so I could work my creative magic. The Sugar Pear Fairy was created as a result, and it's a must-try.
To make: Combine Honey Vodka, 1/3 part pear nectar, 2/3 part club soda and a splash of fresh lemon juice.
If you like this one, there will be more to come!
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