Hot Cocktail Bar

Makes for a very toastie Winter...

There is nothing like a Hot Cocktail to warm the cockles of ones heart. Christmas Evening we had a house full of family and I wanted everyone to feel warm and cozy, so decided to have a Hot Cocktail Bar providing a little something for everyone. The kids even got into jazzing up their Hot Cocoa with whipped cream and Christmas Smooth and Melty's. Do you have scent memories? I do. My favorite is the smell of Glühwein wafting through the Christmas Markets in Germany. One sip, I was warm all the way to my toes as I strolled in the crisp December air. Himself and I have a nice collection of our Glühwein Mugs from markets all over Germany, they are perfect for the Hot Bar.

Click on this photo for more details, but I will list out some of the things I had out along with some other ideas I have for future Hot Cocktail Bars.

Mulled Wine or Glühwein: you can certainly purchase Glühwein, or make your own by pouring red wine into a crockpot with a cinnamon stick or two, orange slices, honey or sugar to taste but not too sweet, and a few cloves. Here are some popular add ins (a splash in you mug is nice, do not add to the pot)...
Brandy
Dark Rum
Amaretto- I like Disaronno
Vodka
Any others that you know of?

Wassail or Spiced Cider- I like mine without alcohol, but I have known some to add a splash of whiskey. What add ins do you like?

Provide a Carafe of hot water for these...
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix- try these...top with whipped cream, Smooth and Melty's, and/or add a splash of eggnog, Bailey's, Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlúa, or Coconut Rum.
Homemade Hot buttered Rum Batter- add a splash of rum and top with whipped cream.

Coffee- provide half and half, flavored creamers, Baileys, eggnog, and sugar. Anything else?

Please share some other Hot Cocktail ideas you may have so that we can all have a toastie winter. Get it? Toastie?

Cheers!

Robin Sue

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