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Holiday Recipes to See You Through New Year’s By Rena Malai
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olks in Prince William may be packed to the brim with food by now, but a few more recipes can’t hurt. Especially if those recipes involve booze, desserts and carbs, the perfect accompaniment to those stressful joyful holiday times. So, eat, drink and be merry! Happy holidays, from our family here at Prince William Living to yours.
Drink Up Easy Hot Spiced Cider
This cocktail, courtesy of our friends at KO Distilling, takes no time at all to mix up, and a second round is mandatory. You’ll need: Apple cider 1.5 ounces bourbon (we recommend Bare Knuckle) Cinnamon stick Pinch of nutmeg
3-4 ounces of eggnog (your brand of choice) Ice
Add bourbon to a heat-proof mug. Heat up desired amount of apple cider in a crockpot or saucepan and pour into mug. Garnish with cinnamon stick and pinch of nutmeg. Makes one serving.
Make the simple syrup by heating a 1:1 ratio of maple syrup and water in a small saucepan. Set aside to cool. In a glass tumbler, add ice and simple syrup. Top with eggnog and cinnamon bitters. Makes one serving.
Holiday Maple Bourbon Eggnog
Carb Load ‘Senator Russel’s’ Sweet Potatoes (sweet potato casserole)
Maple syrup combines with rich eggnog for a smooth drink, perfect for holiday company. Thank you, again, to KO Distilling for this tasty treat! You’ll need: 1.5 ounces bourbon (we recommend Bare Knuckle) 1/2 ounce of maple simple syrup (see directions below) Dash of cinnamon bitters (we recommend Fee Brothers Barrel Aged bitters)
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December 2021 prince william living
A well-known tradition on American holiday tables, this casserole can serve as a side dish or a dessert. You’ll need: 10 same-size sweet potatoes 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla
