When you hear the word "cocktail," you probably think of summer, sunshine, and vacations, but cocktails are also perfect for the cold season. When you come home frozen to the bone, a hot cocktail will warm you right up. But even when summer has begun and garden party season is in full swing, delicious cocktails are a must. Whether with or without alcohol, cocktails are a wonderful refreshment, especially in summer. The recipes are very easy to make at home.
Hot cocktails for the cold season
Liqueurs or juices from citrus fruits that are in season are often used. Mandarins and oranges are particularly suitable. But exotic fruits such as figs and pomegranates also belong in hot cocktails. In winter recipes, flavors such as almonds, cinnamon, and cloves are of course also a must.
Hot Limoncello Cocktail
For the cocktail, you will need: 2 small glasses, 2 cl limoncello, 2 x 2 cl water, 1 cl elderflower syrup with alpine herbs, 1 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice, 0.5 tsp powdered sugar, 1 slice of lemon, and sugar. Rub the rim of the cocktail glass with lemon juice and press it onto a plate of sugar. Cut a lemon slice halfway through and then place it on the glass for decoration. Mix the remaining ingredients with powdered sugar and heat slowly. Do not let it boil. Pour the drink into the cocktail glass and enjoy.
Hot chocolate cocktail
You will need: 150 ml milk, 30 g dark chocolate, 2 cl wheat schnapps, 2 cl peppermint liqueur, 2 cl apricot liqueur, spray cream or fresh peppermint. Heat the milk and then remove from the heat. Dissolve the chocolate in it. Pour the peppermint liqueur, apricot liqueur, and wheat schnapps into a heatproof glass. Pour the hot chocolate milk over it. Stir and garnish with cream and peppermint. Decorate with a few chocolate sprinkles if desired.
Hot Apple Pie Punch
For this cocktail, you will need: 1 liter of cider, 1 liter of Calvados, 1 liter of rum, 125 g of raisins, 4 cinnamon sticks, 16 cloves, 4 star anise, and 1 apple. First, soak the raisins in dark rum for about two hours. Cut the apple into small pieces. Place all ingredients in a pot and heat slowly.
Hot Toddy
For a hot toddy, you need 2 teaspoons of honey, 6 cl of water, 2 cloves, 6 cl of rum, and a pinch of nutmeg. Orange and lemon slices are a great garnish. It is served directly in the glass. Continue reading "Cocktails | Recipes for every occasion"