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Snugglers – Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps

On By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Recipes7 Comments
Backyard During the Storm

Its called a snuggler because it is like a warm hug for your tummy. We’re not sure what is about winter and schnapps, but we have wonderful memories of skiing with schnapps in a camelback.  Back then they were horn-shaped leather bottles that we slung over our shoulders while were skiing.  Over the last couple of days, we’ve been watching the snow pile up, almost two feet in total, so we needed something warm to cheer us up after all of the snow shoveling.  We first had this in Aspen, many years ago and it is definitely one of our favorite winter drinks.  The pairing of hot chocolate and peppermint is obviously a delicious one and this will definitely put a smile on your face.  We added some peppermint bark (dark chocolate, white chocolate, and peppermint… yum).  We hope you enjoy them.

Snuggler

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole Milk (2% or skim, your preference)
  • 6 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 4 to 6 tbsp Peppermint Schnapps
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Confectioner Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
Snuggler with Peppermint Bark
The Next Day

Instructions

Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat (do not bring to a boil).  Whisk in the cocoa powder until it is thoroughly mixed.  In a cold bowl, combine the whipping cream, sugars, and vanilla extract.  Whip until soft peaks form.  Pour the hot chocolate and schnapps into a mug and top with whipped cream.  Serves 2.

Hot Chocolate
Whipping Cream
Creamy Whipped Cream

 

Spiked Mulled Cider

On By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Recipes2 Comments

We found this recipe a few years ago and have been using it for our Halloween parties ever since.  It is perfect for this time of year and tastes really good.  The original recipe called for Apple Brandy or Bourbon, but we use an Apple Whiskey, which we find just enhances the apple flavor.  Obviously you can leave out the alcohol or add more if you like, but you have to be careful, you can’t taste the alcohol, which can be dangerous 😉

Mulled Cider and Apple Whiskey

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Apple Cider (not Apple Juice)
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 3 Whole Cloves
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 Orange – halved
  • 3/4 cup Apple Whiskey
Apple Cider
Cinnamon Stick
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Instructions

Combine the cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, and salt in a saucepan.  Squeeze the juice of the orange into the pan and then peel the skin of the orange and add them to the liquid.  Bring the liquid to a simmer and then remove from the heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.  Strain and pour into a pitcher.  Add the Apple Whiskey and refrigerate at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.  Serve on the rocks with an orange garnish.

Simmer Cider
Strain Cider
Enjoy the Spiked Cider in a Rocks Glass
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