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Bring warmth and cheer to any holiday gathering at our Mount Lake Terrace apartments with these three quick and easy recipes that are sure to delight guest’s palates and tummies alike.
Choco Mocha Mint Cocktail
Mouth-watering chocolatey goodness with a minty twist awaits the taste buds in this warm adults-only concoction.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 ounces hot coffee
- 1 1/2 ounces chocolate liqueur
- 1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed candy cane (optional)
- 1 fresh mint leaf (optional)
Instructions: Combine the schnapps and chocolate liqueur into a tall mug and pour hot coffee atop it. Add a decorative dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with a bit of candy cane; top with a fresh mint leaf if desired.
Orange Zinger Cider
Break out a slow cooker and prepare to indulge in a seasonal favorite with a dash of creative fruits and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1 cup each of pineapple and orange juice
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 8 whole cloves
- 4‒8 cinnamon sticks
- 4‒8 circular orange slices, 1/4-inch thick, unpeeled
Instructions: Put everything in the slow cooker except the oranges, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Take each orange slice and situate two cloves into the pulp and one cinnamon stick in the center, add to the pot, and cook on low for 3 hours. Discard the solids, pour into a mug, and garnish with additional orange slices and cinnamon.
Sugar Plum Wine Fairy
No need for glitter or fairy dust when you wow your guests with this enchanting cocktail.
Ingredients per Serving
- 1 herbal fruit or berry tea bag
- 2–3 ounces plum wine
- Honey as desired for sweetness
- Lemon rind, for garnish
- Boiling water
Instructions: Add a tea bag to a tall mug and pour in 5 ounces of boiling water. Steep for a few minutes, remove tea bag and then add the desired amount of plum wine. Add honey to taste and garnish with a lemon twist.
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