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Tuesday
Dec202011

Coquito - Puerto Rican Eggnog

During the holiday season, the beverages - specifically those of the alcoholic persuasion - are just as important as the food.  I've always been a big fan of traditional eggnog, but occaisionally, it's nice to enjoy a little yuletide variety. 

A few years ago, I was gifted with a bottle of coquito, traditional Puerto Rican eggnog.  I was quickly smitten with the rich coconut and rum concoction, and insisted on learning the recipe. So I did, and now I'll share it with you!

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Monday
Dec192011

Homemade Kahlua Recipe! 

I just spent a week in Mexico and enjoyed many a Kahlua based cocktail! On that note, please enjoy Grandma's recipe for homemade Kahlua. 

It may be a little late to have the coffee liqueur ready by Christmas, but it's a great recipe to start any time of the year! It also makes for a great side-by-side tasting. Cheers!

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Tuesday
Dec132011

Hooch! Homemade Irish Cream

Hooch is one of Grandma's holiday concoctions I've been sipping since I was at the "kids table." 

Why do we call it "Hooch"?  I'm not exactly sure?  It more closely resembles what most recipe books refer to as "Irish Cream Liqueur." 

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Tuesday
Dec132011

Homemade Condensed Milk Recipe

While sorting out Grandma's Recipe Box, I came across this interesting, and remarkably easy recipe for homemade condensed milk.  Grandma always incorporated it into her famous "hooch." 

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Sunday
Feb132011

The Beauty of Baconized Bourbon ~ The Smoky Deal Cocktail

Recipe Courtesy of Evelyn Hsu-Ciszak of Chakra in Paramus, NJ.

2 oz. Bacon Infused Bourbon*

5 Brandied Cherries

1 Orange Slice

1 teaspoon Sugar**

2 Dades Angostura Bitters

Muddle sugar, cherries and orange with bitters. 

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