WINTER COCKTAILS

Cranberry Gin Fizz Yields: 2 Servings Total Time: 20 mins Ingredients: Cranberry Syrup: • 1/2 cup Cranberries • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar • 3/4 cup Water • 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme For Cocktail: • 2 oz. Gin • 3/4 oz. Cranberry Syrup • 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice • 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liquor • Ice • Club Soda • Fresh Cranberries to Garnish • 2 Sprig Fresh Thyme to Garnish Directions: 1. Make the Cranberry Syrup: Simmer cranberries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and cranberries break down, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in 4 sprigs fresh thyme. Cool to room temperature. Strain; discard solids. 2. Make the Cocktail: Combine gin, Cranberry Syrup, fresh lemon juice, elderflower liquor, and ice in a cocktail shaker.Shake until chilled; strain into 2 glasses. Top with ice and club soda. Garnish each drink with fresh cranberries and 1 sprig fresh thyme. Gingerbread Eggnog Yields: 16 Servings Total Time: 1 hour 25 mins Ingredients: • 1 cup Heavy Cream • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, sliced • 2 tps. Pure Vanilla Extract • 8 Whole Cloves (Crushed) • 6 Allspice Berries (Crushed) • 2 Cinnamon Sticks (Broken) • 1/4 tps. Freshly Grated Nutmeg (Plus more for Serving) • 4 cups Whole Milk (Divided) • 8 Large Eggs, Separated • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar • Pinch Kosher Salt • 3/4 c. to 1 cup Dark Rum, Cognac, Bourbon or a Combination Directions:

1. Combine heavy cream, ginger, vanilla, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 cups milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until tiny bubbles begin to appear around the edge of the pot (do not let boil), 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Gradually beat in sugar and salt. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until thick and very pale in color, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Strain spiced cream mixture, discarding spices; return to pot. Slowly whisk 1 cup warm cream mixture into yolk-sugar mixture on low speed; return to pot with cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until mixture reaches 170°F and coats the spatula, 12 to 15 minutes. 4. Place the pot over a large bowl filled with ice water and let cool, stirring occasionally, until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in rum, cognac, or bourbon and remaining 2 cups milk. 5. Just before serving, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes; fold into eggnog. Serve topped with nutmeg.

Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Ingredients: • 2 cups semi sweet OR milk chocolate chips • 1/2 cup caramels, unwrapped • 4 cups milk • 2 cups heavy cream • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (for regular non-salted caramel hot chocolate, leave this out) • Optional: whipping cream, caramel sauce (like caramel ice cream topping) Directions:

1. Add chocolate chips, caramels, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. 2. Stir the hot chocolate. If the chocolate chips or caramels are not completely melted, cover and allow to cook for 20-30 minutes longer. When ready to serve, stir in the sea salt. Serve hot with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce if

desired. Prep Time: 5 Mins Cook Time: 2 Hours Total Time: 2 Hours 5 Minutes

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Juice • 1/2 cup White Sugar • 1/2 cup Fresh Cranberries • 1 bottle Prosecco • Sprigs of Fresh Mint • Pomegranate Seeds • Red Sanding Sugar Directions: 1. Make the cranberry pomegranate simple syrup: In a small pot, heat pomegranate juice and sugar to a boil, stirring frequently. Add cranberries and reduce to a simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Strain out cranberries, and cool completely before use. 2. Pour sanding sugar onto a plate. Run the inside of a lemon over the rim of each champagne flute and dip the rim onto the sugar plate, coating it in sugar. 3. Add 1 to 1/2 teaspoons cranberry pomegranate simple syrup to each champagne flute. Pour Prosecco on top, garnish with fresh mint sprig and

Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Sparklers Yeilds: 4 Servings Total Time: 15 mins pomegranate seeds. Barbajada (Milanese Hot Chocolate-Coffee Drink) Yields: 4 Servings Total Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder (3/4 ounce) • 1/4 cup Sugar (2 ounces) • 1 1/2 cups Milk (355ml) • 2/3 cup Strong Coffee or Espresso Serving: Whipped Cream Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, stir together cocoa powder and sugar until thoroughly combined. In a medium saucepan, heat milk over moderate heat until steaming. Whisk in cocoa/sugar mixture along with coffee, whisking rapidly until hot and frothy. Divide into warmed mugs and top with whipped cream.

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GENEVA

Reconnect with family and friends in picturesque Geneva, Illinois. The town, framed by the scenic Fox River, beautiful parks and historic neighborhoods, offers boutique shopping, sophisticated dining and luxurious lodging. Festivals and non-stop special events bring a bustle of activity throughout the year welcoming locals and visitors from around the state. Located just 40 miles west of Chicago and easily accessible via train or the interstate, Geneva offers boundless opportunities for good fun and great memories.

Shop-

Over 160 specialty shops are housed downtown in charming Victorian-style homes and historic buildings. Geneva merchants fill their shops each season with exclusive treasures from around the world. Distinctive art galleries, trendy clothing, elegant home décor, specialty cookware, designer jewelry, stylish shoes, unique food places, fun children’s clothes and toys, unusual garden plants and accessories are housed in every corner of the shopping district. The creative arts-quilting, knitting, stitching, beading, scrapbooking and pottery painting- are also represented. A different experience awaits those wanting to shop the more than 70 shops and dining areas at the Geneva Commons located minutes from the downtown. Options abound and make Geneva one of the best shopping destinations in the Chicagoland area.

Feast-

Endless options await your palate from local eateries and neighborhood pubs to award-winning restaurants with American and international cuisine. Gather at landmark establishments in casual or sophisticated settings where welcoming staff make you feel part of the family. Fine wine lists, unique beers, signature specials, and tempting treats offer interesting choices for everyone. Snack on miniature pastries, chocolate fondue, home-made ice cream and other delicious treats throughout the afternoon and don’t forget to visit one (or several) of the fine wine sellers to sample and shop for gifts and related accessories. At night, check out establishments for “open mikes,” live entertainment and great dancing in friendly settings.

Stay-

Sweet dreams await you with luxury lodging offering a host of amenities and services to travelers of all ages and of every budget. Swimming pools, exercise rooms, fireplaces, spa services, river view terraces, boutiques, gardens, and WiFi-Internet connections provide the ultimate in comfort and indulgence. Stay in hotels that are recipients of AAA Three and Four Diamond awards or retreat to an historic bed & breakfast inn on seven acres of tranquil terrain. Enjoy friendly staff and unforgettable experiences just a few minutes from the downtown. Don’t forget to explore special weekend and romantic getaway packages or settings for wedding, receptions, banquets, and private parties.