Andressa Pires is director of drinks and bar supervisor at gaming/occasion area Sugar Mouse and the social membership Bitter Mouse in New York.
As a real Brazilian, I’m at all times reaching for a chilly beer, regardless of the season. Nonetheless, with winter settling in right here in New York, I’ve shifted my focus to warming drinks like Scorching Toddies and Scorching Booze Apple Cider.
The Scorching Toddy, with its comforting mix of whiskey, honey, lemon and heat water, seems like a hug in a mug throughout these chilly months.
The Scorching Booze Apple Cider, alternatively, is my favourite winter twist — steaming apple cider spiked with rum or whiskey. It’s each nostalgic and comfortable, bringing a contact of sweetness and spice to the colder days.
These drinks are excellent for unwinding after a protracted day or having fun with with associates as we collect round to have fun the season.
Scorching Booze Apple Cider
- 2 oz. Whiskey (or rum)
- 6 oz. Scorching apple cider
- 1 oz. Orange juice
- 1 Clove
- 1 Star anise
- 1 Cinnamon stick
In a saucepan, warmth the apple cider till steaming, however not boiling. Pour the new cider right into a mug and add the whiskey (or rum), orange juice, clove, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir properly, letting the spices infuse. Garnish with an orange slice and serve sizzling.
Scorching Toddy
- 2 oz. Whiskey bourbon or Scotch are frequent selections
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- 1 tbsp. Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 6 oz. Scorching water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1-2 Cloves
-
In a heat-resistant glass, mix the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice.
-
Add the new water and stir to dissolve the honey.
-
Drop within the clove and cinnamon stick.
-
Stir gently, and let the flavors infuse for a minute
-
Garnish with a lemon slice.
Recipe courtesy Andressa Pires, director of drinks and bar supervisor at Sugar Mouse and Bitter Mouse in New York.
