{"id":7122,"date":"2020-12-22T13:59:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T19:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/?p=7122"},"modified":"2024-03-28T14:02:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T19:02:42","slug":"a-local-spin-on-holiday-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/play\/food-drink\/a-local-spin-on-holiday-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"A Local Spin on Holiday Cocktails!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasons Greetings! We are neck-deep in the Holiday Season, and what a year it&#8217;s been! The weather is chilly, the fires are lit, and now is the time to take a moment and relax with family, take a deep breath, and enjoy one another\u2019s company. For those who enjoy a drink around the holidays, here are a few specially chosen holiday favorite cocktails to whip up, enjoy, and celebrate the season with! Happy Holidays!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With Memphis having so many great breweries, distilleries, and food artisans, there are so many ways to give your cocktails some local flair. Check out our tips on recipes throughout the article!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Warm Tea-and-Cider Punch <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7113\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tea-and-cider-punch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tea-and-cider-punch.jpg 451w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tea-and-cider-punch-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 c. fresh apple cider<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 English breakfast tea bags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 sliced lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 1\/2 oz. bourbon\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it Local: Use a bourbon from Blue Note!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Bring 6 cups of fresh apple cider to a boil in a large saucepan.<br \/>\nReduce heat and simmer until cider is reduced to 3 cups, 30 to 45 minutes.<br \/>\nRemove from heat and add 8 English breakfast tea bags and 1 sliced lemon; steep for 4 minutes. Discard tea bags.<br \/>\nStir in 4 1\/2 ounces bourbon. Serve warm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Courtesy of\u00a0 countryliving.com<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Holiday Sangria<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7118\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/holiday-sangria.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/holiday-sangria.jpg 415w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/holiday-sangria-292x300.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1Bottle sparkling apple cider<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1Bottle red wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cupBrandy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups cranberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1Orange, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1Apple, cubed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3Cinnamon sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4Star anise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4Sprigs rosemary, plus more for garnish<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it Local: Cane and Herb has so many great syrups to kick your cocktails up a notch. Add their Orange Infused syrup to this recipe!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a large pitcher (or punch bowl) combine all ingredients. Stir to mix, cover and set in the refrigerator overnight to allow flavors to come together. Serve over ice garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of themodernproper.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Mistletoe Moscow Mule <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7116\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mistletoe-mule-607x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mistletoe-mule-607x600.jpg 607w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mistletoe-mule-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mistletoe-mule-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mistletoe-mule.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz vodka<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 oz fresh lime juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger beer Q or Fever tree are ideal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garnish cranberries, lime &amp; mint or rosemary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional 1\/2 tsp fresh ginger<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it Local: Use one of Old Dominick&#8217;s vodka options!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Fill two copper mugs with ice. Pour 1-ounce vodka and 1\/2 ounce lime juice over ice in each mug. Pour ginger beer into each cup until mostly full. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, crushed candy cane, and garnish with a whole candy cane and a mint sprig.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of delish.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Boozy Grinch Punch<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7117\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/grinch-drink.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/grinch-drink.jpg 413w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/grinch-drink-274x300.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (0.13-oz.) packet Kool-Aid Lemon Lime mix\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 c.\u00a0 water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 c. ice\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 c. lemon-lime soda\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 c. pineapple juice\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 c. vodka\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 c. ginger ale\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lime wedges, for rimming\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red sanding sugar, for rimming\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Mix juice, vodka, and ginger ale in a large pitcher. Add Ice to cool.<br \/>\nUse a lime wedge to rim glasses and dip in sanding sugar to coat. Pour punch into glasses to serve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of delish.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Hot Buttered Rum Batter <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7120\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-buttered-rum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-buttered-rum.jpg 593w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-buttered-rum-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-1\/2 ounces of butter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-1\/2 ounces brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-1\/2 ounces confectioners&#8217; sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup and 1 tablespoon vanilla ice cream, softened<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it Local: Add in soft serve ice cream from a local shop like Jerry&#8217;s or Sugar Ghost!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Blend in brown sugar and confectioners&#8217; sugar. Remove from heat, and whisk in the ice cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour mixture into a plastic container, seal, and freeze.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a coffee mug, measure 1 tablespoon Hot Buttered Rum Batter and 1 fluid ounce of rum, then fill the cup with boiling water. Stir, and sprinkle the top of the drink with nutmeg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of allrecipes.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Holiday Punch <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7111\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Holiday-Punch-3-e1608666722933-499x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Holiday-Punch-3-e1608666722933-499x600.jpg 499w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Holiday-Punch-3-e1608666722933-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Holiday-Punch-3-e1608666722933.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 oz pomegranate seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup orange juice fresh squeezed if possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 oz pomegranate juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 oz 100% cranberry juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 oz 7Up or similar soda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Alcohol that can be added (optional):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 oz Prosecco sparkling wine INSTEAD of 7UP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 oz rum or vodka<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Slice oranges into thin slices and cut the slices in half.<br \/>\nCombine orange slices, pomegranate seeds, pomegranate juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and vanilla together in a punch bowl or pitcher. Mix and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.<br \/>\nBefore serving, add soda and gently stir just enough to mix.<br \/>\nChristmas Punch with Alcohol:<br \/>\nAdd rum (or vodka) at the same time as fruit and juices.<br \/>\nAdd Prosecco right before servings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of willcookforsmiles.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7119\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/homemade-irish-cream.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/homemade-irish-cream.jpg 573w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/homemade-irish-cream-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 oz sweetened condensed milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup Irish whiskey, such as Jamison<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp Chocolate syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp Vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp Instant coffee granules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup Heavy cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp Coconut cream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>In a blender combine sweetened condensed milk, whiskey, chocolate syrup, vanilla, and coffee for one minute.<br \/>\nAfter the mixture is smooth, add cream and cream of coconut and pulse until combined. Shake before serving. Will keep up to 6 weeks if refrigerated.<br \/>\nNotes: 1 batch of this Irish cream yields 32 oz Irish Cream<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themodernproper.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Grapefruit Cardamom Gin Fizz<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7121\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/grapefruit-fiz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/grapefruit-fiz.jpg 575w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/grapefruit-fiz-300x280.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz Rosemary syrup (recipe below)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 oz Cardamom infused gin (recipe below)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splash of prosecco, chilled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosemary sprigs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit peel, for garnish<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it Local: Add in Old Dominick&#8217;s Gin!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cardamom Infused Gin and Rosemary Syrup<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup Gin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Cardamom pods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Rosemary sprigs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>In a small jar with an airtight lid add gin and cardamom pods. Seal and store for 24 hours.<br \/>\nTo make the rosemary simple syrup, bring sugar, water, and 2 rosemary sprigs to a simmer in a small saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Remove the rosemary and use it right away, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.<br \/>\nTo make the cocktail pour rosemary syrup, infused gin, and grapefruit juice over ice in a cocktail mixer and shake to combine.<br \/>\nUsing a strainer, divide the mixture into two glasses filled with fresh ice.<br \/>\nTop with prosecco and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a grapefruit peel. Cheers!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of themodernproper.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Adult Hot Chocolate<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7114\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/adult-hot-coco.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/adult-hot-coco.jpg 585w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/adult-hot-coco-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups Whole milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd Vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 oz Dark chocolate (60%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp Sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 oz Bourbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz Frangelico<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz Irish cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marshmallows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>In a small saucepan heat milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla over medium-low heat until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Make sure the milk does not come to a boil. Add the chocolate in pieces, whisking until completely incorporated. Remove from heat.<br \/>\nOnce removed from heat, stir in bourbon, Frangelico, and Irish cream. Serve immediately with marshmallows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of themodernproper.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Homemade EggNog<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7115\" src=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Eggnog-641x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Eggnog-641x600.jpg 641w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Eggnog-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Eggnog-768x719.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Eggnog.jpg 814w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 large eggs, separated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-pint whole milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup heavy cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/4 fluid ounces bourbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/4 fluid ounces dark rum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Directions<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the egg yolks and 1\/3 cup sugar until the yolks lighten in color and the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon, rum, and nutmeg and stir to combine. Move mixture to a medium mixing bowl and set aside.<br \/>\nPlace the egg whites in the bowl of the stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running, gradually add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of altonbrown.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You may also be interested:<a href=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/play\/activities\/staying-fit-for-the-new-year-10-ways-to-start-the-year-off-healthy\/\"> Staying Fit for the New Year &#8211; 10 Ways to Start the year off Healthy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/play\/best-bbq-in-memphis\/\">&#8220;BBQ lovers unite: Memphis is the ultimate destination for your cravings&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seasons Greetings! We are neck-deep in the Holiday Season, and what a year it&#8217;s been! The weather is chilly, the fires are lit, and now is the time to take a moment and relax with family, take a deep breath, and enjoy one another\u2019s company. 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