Sweet and spicy
Cinnamon Apple Bucket
Ingredients
6 ounces cinnamon whisky
4 ounces apple liqueur
6 ounces apple juice or cider
Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Directions
Fill a large cocktail glass or bucket with ice. Add the cinnamon whisky, apple liqueur and apple juice. Stir well until chilled. Garnish with apple slices, apple chunks, cinnamon sticks, and cocktail umbrellas.
The beer and cheese complement each other beautifully in this comforting soup.
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup beer, lager or ale
1 cup half and half
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chopped chives or chopped green onions, for ganish
Directions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion carrots, and celery. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in chicken broth then beer, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
use an immersion blend to create your preferred texture. Add half and half and cook for 5 minutes. Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and soup is smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to let flavors meld. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives or green onions.
Rich and comforting. Perfect for a cold day.
Creamy and Hearty Potato Soup
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Directions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 to20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to your preferred texture. Stir in the heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper and paprika. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
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/
