Spiced Sugar Rim Garnish For Hot Beverages Recipes

SPICED SUGAR RIM GARNISH FOR HOT BEVERAGES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients(except liqueur) in a food processor, grinding into a powder.
• When ready to use, set some of the powder on a plate, pour liqueur into another shallow dish.
• Dip a heat-safe mug (since you will be filling this with hot cider or hot buttered rum) into first the alcohol, then press into the powder to coat the rim.
• Let sit a few minutes to harden before filling glass with hot beverage of your choice.

LEMON BASIL SYRUP (FOR BEVERAGES)

Steps:

• Combine the lemons, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, add the basil, and seep for 30 minutes.
• Remove the basil and add to sparkling water or champagne to taste.

RUBY GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITAS WITH SUGAR RIM

Steps:

• Combine juice, tequila and triple sec in pitcher.
• Chill at least three hours.
• Moisten rim of 8 ounce glasses, preferable with grapefruit juice.
• Dip in plate containg sugar to coat rim.
• Add ice cubes.
• Pour chilled drink in glasses, don't disturb sugar rim.

INSTANT SPICED BEVERAGE MIX

Steps:

• MEASURE all ingredients into a medium resealable container: 1 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons French vanilla flavored instant coffee creamer, 2 tablespoons Butter Buds, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; SEAL container; SHAKE well until thoroughly combined.
• TO MAKE A SINGLE-SERVING HOT BEVERAGE: Stir 2 level tablespoons beverage mix into a mug with 6 ounces hot water. Add 2 ounces cream. Stir and microwave to reheat if necessary. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve and enjoy.
• TO MAKE A SINGLE-SERVING EGG-FREE NOG: Stir 2 level tablespoons beverage mix into a mug with 8 ounces cream or half and half. Stir and microwave to heat, if desired. Serve and enjoy.
• TO MAKE A SINGLE-SERVING EGG-FREE TOM & JERRY: Stir 2 level tablespoons beverage mix into a mug with 6 ounces hot water. Add 1 ounce cream. Add 1 fluid ounce brandy and 1/2 fluid ounce rum. Stir and microwave to heat. Serve and enjoy.
• TO FLAVOR COFFEE OR TEA: Add desired amount to hot coffee or tea. Stir. Serve and enjoy.
• TO FLAVOR HOMEMADE ICE CREAM: Add desired amount to sugarless cream batch for ice cream. Mix thoroughly. Add sugar to desired sweetness. Pour into ice cream maker. Prepare ice cream as usual. Serve and enjoy.

HOT SPICED BEVERAGE

Steps:

• Combine the first three ingredients; divide into six batches (about 1/2 cup each). Store in airtight containers. , To prepare beverage: Pour pineapple juice and water into the water reserve of a coffeemaker; place one batch of spice mix in filter-lined basket of coffeemaker. Brew as you would coffee. Keep warm until serving.