2 tbsp medium dry sherry
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
juice of 1/2 lemons
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
2 - 3 pieces minced, crystallized ginger

1. Put the sherry, sugar, spices, and lemon juice into a large mixing bowl, and stir until well-blended. Leave to soak for at least half an hour.

2. Beat the cream until it is stiff. Fold in the chopped ginger. Chill thoroughly.

3. Before serving, divide into four serving bowls and top with crumbs of crystallized ginger and a shake of nutmeg.

Posted on May 28th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Sherry Based Drinks |

48 oz (4 bottles) Bass pale ale
12 oz brandy
2 1/4 cups water
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1 sliced lemon
1/2 cup brown sugar

Add the sugar, lemon slices, cloves, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, ginger and water to a large nonreactive saucepan set over medium-high heat. Stir frequently to dissolve the sugar. Let the mixture reach the boil, then turn the heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the brandy and ale and heat, but do not allow to boil. Serve in beer mugs, with a slice of lemon on each drink. Makes 8 (10-ounce) beer mugs.

Posted on May 27th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Beer Based Drinks / Cocktails, Brandy Based Drinks / Cocktails |

3/4 oz dark rum
3/4 oz brandy
1/4 oz Tia Maria coffee liqueur
1 cup cold coffee
1 tsp brown sugar

Shake well with crushed ice in a shaker. Strain into a large highball glass, and serve.
(per 9.9 oz serving)

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Coffee Based Mixed Drinks |

1 oz gold rum
1/4 oz amaretto almond liqueur
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup espresso
1 oz light whipped cream

Warm liquors in a heat-proof cup, stir in sugar, and add espresso. Stir again, top with cream, and serve.
(per 10.4 oz serving)

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Coffee Based Mixed Drinks |

1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
1 tsp brown sugar
6 oz hot coffee
heavy cream

Combine whiskey, sugar and coffee in a mug and stir to dissolve. Float cold cream gently on top. Do not mix.

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Coffee Based Mixed Drinks |

1 oz tequila
1/4 - 3/4 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 cup strong hot coffee
1 oz light whipped cream

Heat tequila and kahlua in a heat-resistant glass or cup, and stir in sugar. Fill with coffee, stir again, and top with cream.
(per 10.6 oz serving)

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Coffee Based Mixed Drinks |

48 oz strong black coffee
brown sugar
10 oz brandy
8 oz dark rum
8 oz white rum
2 cinnamon sticks
16 oz whipped cream
orange peel

Sweeten the coffee with brown sugar to taste. Mix coffee, liquor, and orange peel in a pan. Heat gently, but do not boil. Let infuse for a couple of minutes. Pour into pre-warmed heat-resistent glasses. Float whipped cream on top. Garnish with thin strip of peel of orange and nutmeg.

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Coffee Based Mixed Drinks |

1 cup water
3/4 - 1 cup brown sugar
4 tsp powdered coffee
1 cup Bundaberg amber rum
4 tsp vanilla extract

Boil water, sugar and coffee for 10 mins and let cool. Add rum and vanilla. Put in clean bottle(s) and leave for 1 week before using.

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Coffee Based Mixed Drinks |

4 cl Irish whiskey
4 cl espresso
4 cl coffee
4 tsp brown sugar

Just like an irish coffey. Wait till it has cooled a bit. Drink all in one move.
(per 4.7 oz serving)

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Coffee Based Mixed Drinks |

8 bags tea
4 cups boiling water
2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp ginger
4 cloves

Make strong tea with the teabags and boiling water. Add cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar, and spices. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Garnish with orange slices, and serve.

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Tea (Hot) Alcoholic Drinks |