Delicious Winter Warmers

LUTHO PASIYA

Snuggle up with a fuzzy blanket and one of these drinks, you’ll be channeling your inner cosiness in no time

GLÜHWEIN (SERVES 10)

Anyone who has travelled to Europe during Christmas and winter times will probably have come across glühwein, a warm and spicy winebased beverage.

Ingredients:

750ml dry red wine

375 liqueur

The peels and juice of ½ an orange

25ml honey

375ml dessert wine

2 whole pieces of cinnamon

3 whole cloves

Pinch of ground all spices

Grated nutmeg

Garnish

Orange peel

Cinnamon stick

Star anise

Method:

Put all ingredients into a pot and set the temperature to medium heat, for about 30 minutes. Add honey to taste. Serve warm and garnish with an orange peel, along with spices of choice, such as a cinnamon stick, star anise, and grated nutmeg.

BUTTERSCOTCH LATTE

Ingredients:

30ml butterscotch syrup (can be store-bought or you can make it yourself)

50ml bourbon

60ml espresso

200ml milk

Coconut and honey cream

Toasted marshmallows (optional)

Methods:

If you have a milk frother, there’s a great cheap way to make this drink. Simply add all the ingredients to the jug you use to froth your milk, steam, and it is ready! Add contents to a latte cup, top with cream and toasted marshmallows. Drizzle butterscotch syrup and you have a delicious winter warmer drink.

KINDERPUNSCH (SERVES 10)

Ingredients:

1.7L pineapple juice

1.7L cranberry juice

170ml apple cider vinegar

2 cups water

2½ vanilla pods

3g whole cloves

Honey to taste

Methods:

Bring all the ingredients to a boil on the stove and add honey to taste. Let the ingredients simmer together for about 10 minutes and serve hot.