Wednesday, December 28, 2011

holiday mixology

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.

  • The Alpine 
 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.

  • Raspberry Hot Chocolate 
 If you prefer something fruitier, try adding raspberry infused vodka to your hot chocolate!


  • Hot Buttered Yum
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.

  • Sugar Pear Fairy
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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