Winter Wonderland
Makes 1.
The clever “A Booze & Vinyl Christmas” by André Darlington (Running Press, 2023) crafts cocktails to pair with generations of holiday music, from Mariah and Mathis to the Muppets, with trivia and entertaining tips sprinkled throughout.
- Lime, for rimming the glass
- Shredded coconut, for garnish
- 1 ½ oz. (3 tbsp.) vanilla vodka
- 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) cream
Directions
Slightly wet the rim of a martini glass with lime juice (rub with a cut wedge) and turn in shredded coconut to coat. Shake vodka, chocolate liqueur and cream with ice and strain into the prepared glass.
Tropical Storm
Serves 20.
“It’s no secret that hurricane season is a busy time in the South,” writes author Carrie Morey in “Hot Little Suppers” (Harper Horizon, 2021). “Thankfully, we rarely experience a devastating Category 5 storm like Hugo. Usually, it’s a few small hurricanes that turn into tropical storms before they hit.” Hence the name of this batch cocktail recipe from Morey’s husband, John.
- 1 (1-liter) bottle dark rum
- 1 (1-liter) bottle light rum
- 1 ½ c. fresh lime juice
- 1 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 c. mango juice
- 1 c. pineapple juice
- ½ c. passion fruit juice
- ¼ c. grenadine
- ½ c. simple syrup (see below)
- Soda water
- Orange slices for garnish
Directions
In a large pitcher, combine the dark rum, light rum, lime juice, orange juice, mango juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit juice, grenadine and simple syrup.
