by candy47
There are a few beverages associated mostly with Christmas and the holiday season. I think eggnog is probably at the top of the list for Christmas and it can be served alcoholic or non-alcoholic. What's better than a cup of hot cocoa while sitting at the dinner table looking outside at the snow. One of my favorite wintertime beverages is Sangria. They all seem to taste better when served from a festive Christmas pitcher.
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There are three basic ingredients in traditional eggnog:
I'm not a fan of eating or drinking raw eggs so, in my opinion, the eggs should be cooked. The video below shows a recipe for homemade eggnog with cooked eggs. Here is another of my opinions...it's too much work! My school of thought is to buy ready-made eggnog then spruce it up to your own personal taste and no one will know it's store bought. Rum, brandy, bourbon, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg are just a few of the many enhancements you can add to personalize your eggnog. Or, if you prefer to make your own, this video will walk you through it.
If it's the vintage look that appeals to you, this holly with berries pitcher might be just what you're looking for. A big bow ribbon and delicate carvings reminisce of yesteryear.
For a more whimsical style and one that would appeal to children too, a Santa Claus ceramic pitcher is sure to please the most discriminating guests.
This is how I make Sangria:
Peel the peaches and slice into thin wedges. Thinly slice oranges (with rind on). Add all ingredients into a clear glass pitcher and stir. It can be made ahead and refrigerated.
I recommend serving Sangria in a clear pitcher so the fruit is visible, it just looks pretty that way.
This is merely a basic Sangria recipe. Consider adding lime or lemon, grapes, pineapple, kiwi, cherries, mango or anything you can think of. There's no wrong way to make Sangria so just do what you like. If you decide to use a variety of fruits, try to keep the ratio so there's more wine than fruit.
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Most people like pineapple. I prefer mango. How about you?
candy47, Delicious recipes, such as your suggestions for eggnog and Sangria, deserve eye-catching packaging, such as the tree glass and the holly with berries pitchers! Which of cherry, grape, kiwi, lemon, lime, mango, pineapple additions to your basic recipe do you find family and friends most like?
Yes, and they're useful too!
What an easy way to add a decorative touch.
Thanks Claudia. Easy recipes are my favorite!
Love the easy recipes as well as the festive pitchers!