A rich and decadent dessert cocktail
Spiced Chocolate Cocktail
Ingredients
2 ounces spiced rum
1 ounce chocolate syrup, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 ounce heavy cream
Whipped cream, for garnish
Directions
Drizzle chocolate syrup in a patter in a chilled martini glass. In a cocktail shaker, add spiced rum, chocolate syrup heavy cream and ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into prepared martini glass. Top with whipped cream.
A fruity and balanced cocktail
Malibu Rum Punch Bucket
Ingredients
4 ounces coconut rum
6 ounces pineapple juice
4 ounces orange juice
2 ounces grenadine
2 ounces lime juice
Lime wedges, pineapple chunks, orange slices, maraschino cherries, fresh mint or mini cocktail umbrellas, for garnish
Directions
Fill a small drink bucket or oversized cocktail cup with crushed ice. Add coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and lime juice. Slowly drizzle in the grenadine so it settles through the drink. Garnish generously with lime wedges, pineapple chunks, orange slices, cherries, mint or cocktail umbrellas.
The glaze is sweet, sticky, savory and irresistible.
Apple Cider Glazed Sausage Rounds
Ingredients
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Directions
Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage rounds and sear until browned on both sides.
In a bowl, whisk apple cider, brown sugar, maple syrup, Dijon, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour into the skillet with the sausage. Simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy. Add butter and stir until blended.. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle remaining glaze over the top. Garnish with thyme or parsley.
These croutons are filled with a buttery garlic flavor.
Garlic Croutons
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bread cubes and toss until coated. Transfer to a baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven, checking frequently to prevent burning, until crisp and dry, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool before using/
The broth of this soup is the star. It pairs perfectly with the soft onions and salty cheese.
Brown Ale French Onion Soup
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
3 large onions, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup brown ale
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 ounce gruyere cheese, grated
1/2 ounce fontina cheese, grated
Garlic croutons, for serving
Directions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with brown sugar and salt. Cook over medium low heat for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized Stir in the garlic and fresh thyme. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the flour and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. until golden.
Stir in the brown ale, Scrape any brown bits that have gathered on the bottom of the pot. Cook until reduced to almost no liquid. Stir in the beef stock and balsamic vinegar. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until thickened.
Divide the soup among oven safe single serving crocks or baking dishes. Top with both cheeses and croutons. Place the crocks under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melty and bubbly. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Sweet and smooth
Mango Rum Swizzle Cocktail
Ingredients
2 ounces white rum
1 ounce mango nectar
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce lemon lime soda
Mango slices and mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add white rum, mango puree, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake until well chilled. Strain the mixture in a chilled glass with ice. Add a splash of lemon lime soda. Garnish with mango slices and mint sprigs.
Sweet with a tart finish
Beachside Candy Breeze
Ingredients
1 ounce coconut rum
1 ounce pineapple juice
1 ounce mango juice
1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce lime juice
Whipped cream, for topping
Colorful sprinkles or gummy bears, for garnish
Directions
Pour grenadine on bottom of glass.
In a cocktail shaker, combine coconut rum, pineapple juice, mango juice and lime juice. Shake until well chilled. Strain the mixture into the glass to rest on top of the grenadine. Add a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkles on top. Add a gummy bear for garnish.
