Abq Whiskey Society Holiday Cocktails

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Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups Jameson Irish whiskey
• 1 cup half & half
• 1 (14-oz. can) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder 
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 
• 1/2 tsp. Apple Pie Spice

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. 
2. Keep refrigerated. Serve over ice or mixed into cocktails, shaking before each use.

Serve

Serve over ice or mix with your fav beverage

Storing
Once you’ve made your Christmas Cream, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for around 2-3 weeks. When ready to use, shake before drinking! 

Ingredients

• 6 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
• 1 small orange quarter, pierced through the rind
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns
•  1/4 tsp whole cloves
•  1 star anise
•  1 tablespoon honey (to taste)
•  1 oz bourbon 

Directions

1. Add cranberry juice, orange, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorns, cloves, and star anise to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, cover, and steep an additional 5 minutes.
4. Strain into a heatproof mug or glass.
5. Stir in honey until dissolved, then add bourbon.

Serve

Hot or cold. Garnish with an orange peel or cinnamon stick if desired.