Friday Fête: Three Drinks
As the holidays are almost here (yay!) and as it’s snowing like the Dickens (what does that mean, by the way? I mean, Charlie D wasn’t known for his weather-creation abilities was he? And did I really just call Mr. Dickens “Charlie D?” His ghost is gonna kick my ass), who knows how many posts will find their way up on this blog in the next few weeks. But don’t fret pals, the following drinks from the blogosphere will get you through the lean times in high fashion.
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Gin Punch: Speaking of Dickens, Cocktail Chronicles is talking about Mr. Micawber and David Copperfield (one of my favs, if not as good in my opinion as, say, Great Expectations) and the hot gin punch recipe from the book (which I myself am pretty fond of, as you’d expect, me being all Dickens’ up) Drinking with Dickens. Whew, that was long-winded. Go read the recipe and blog–it’s much tastier.
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Hot Buttered Rum: The rollicking ladies of LUPEC Boston are talking toddies, which only seems appropriate this time of chilly year. And, they’re also providing a really right on recipe (in that fine LUPEC style) for hot buttered rum, as well as a recipe for making holiday compound butter, which makes that very rum drink very much above the average. So, why not warm up?
- Rutherglen’s Border Cocktail: It shouldn’t just be “oh it’s cold out” and “give me a hot drink” this time of year. Which is why I suggest heading over to SpiritsandCocktails for the festive Rutherglen’s Border Cocktail, which uses Cognac and Muscat (a dessert wine that mixes well in mixes) and pear and bitters (oh my). Not only will the post give you the recipe for this cocktail that’s a right fit for any swank seasonal soirée or meal’s end, but wow, the picture of it is dreamy, too.
Pink Lady said:
Thanks for the link love, AJ! I’m making Hot Buttered Rum and Tom & Jerries for Xmas next week.
Also, our liqueurs are just about ready! The bottles are scheduled to arrive next week, which means I’ll be straining, bottling, and ribboning, et voila! Xmas presents for all, a perfect gift in these cash strapped times. Thanks so much for the inspiration and great recipes.
Cin cin!
Pink Lady
