Are you ready to pull out the measuring cups and bowls? It’s the holiday season- so make way for holiday recipes and classic cocktails! In spirit of the holiday season, we’ve curated some recipes and cocktails that you’ll be sure to love- they can be brought to a small gathering- or simply to be enjoyed in the comfort of your home.
English Christmas Punch
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle dark rum
- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry red wine
- 3 cups strongly brewed tea
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- Seasonal fruits, for garnish
Recipe is as follows here!
Wassail
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 to 6 whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 (750-milliliter) bottles dry sherry
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 3 large egg yolks
- 6 large egg whites
- Apple slices, for garnish
Recipe is as follows here!
Peppermint Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients Needed:
Base:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- Pinch salt
Filling:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp custard powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 2 to 4 Tbsp milk
Topping:
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 to 1 tsp peppermint extract, or to taste
- Crushed peppermint candies
Recipe is as follows here!
Apple Poke Cake
Ingredients Needed:
Cake Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 apples, such as McIntosh, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tbsp water
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup 35% cream
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Topping
- ¾ cup 35% cream
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
Recipe is as follows here!