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Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- (1) 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups of chocolate chips (milk chocolate OR semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients into a crockpot and whisk together until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Whisk well before serving. Garnish as desired (which means MARSHMALLOWS of course!)
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Literary Recipes—Medieval Mulled Wine (Hippocras) *
The Old Bear was particular about his hot spiced wine. So much cinnamon and so much nutmeg and so much honey, not a drop more. Raisins and nuts and dried berries, but no lemon, that was the rankest sort of southron heresy…
—A Clash of Kings, by George R. R. Martin.
Ingredients—
• 1 bottle of an inexpensive sweet red wine (For a non-alcoholic alternative, substitute grape juice for wine — the amount of sugar may be reduced or eliminated entirely during cooking — and add one or two teaspoons of red wine vinegar for a bit of tartness.)
• 1 - 2 cups honey
• 1½ tablespoons Poudre Douce (“Sweet Powder,” a common medieval spice mix containing cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg)
• A handful each of dried cranberries, raisins, and almonds
Directions—
• In a cooking pot, bring the wine and honey to a simmer, being sure to skim off the scum as it rises to the top. Taste for sweetness; add more honey as necessary. Stir in spices, nuts, and dried fruits, and continue to simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and allow to rest until the spice mixture creates a thick residue that settles to the bottom of the pot.
• Using a ladle, serve into individual mugs or other heat-safe vessels. Try not to disturb the layer of spices at the bottom of the pot.
*In the late medieval period, hippocras, or mulled wine, became an important part of every banquet. It was usually served at the last course, the desserte, along with cheese, candied fruits and light cakes. It was an extremely well-liked, highly prized beverage and was prescribed by physicians to aid in digestion.
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Historic Recipes―Mint Julep
The Mint Julep — a cocktail of mint leaf, bourbon, sugar, and crushed ice — has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. So how is it that the Mint Julep came to be synonymous with the most prestigious horse race in the United States?
The julep cup itself is a longstanding Southern tradition. For wealthy Southerners, silver or pewter cups were popular gifts for weddings, christenings, and graduations. Monogrammed and dated to mark the occasion, they were handed down as family heirlooms. Such cups were also perfect for cocktails — when held by the top edge or bottom, the crushed ice inside will create a frosty exterior.
As for the beverage, the Mint Julep appeared in 1784 as a remedy for pain and upset stomach. In the early 1800s, Virginians would sip brandy or rum juleps over breakfast. The drink made its way west, from the high society of Virginia to the working class of Kentucky, and brandy was replaced by bourbon, a liquor that was less inexpensive and more readily available. Juleps became akin to coffee at dawn for farmers facing long days in the fields.
In 1938, the Mint Julep became Churchill Downs‘ signature drink. It was sold for 75 cents in a collectible souvenir glass. Today, more than 120,000 juleps are served at the Kentucky Derby each year.
Ingredients—
• 2.5 ounces of bourbon whisky (non-alcoholic alternative: ginger ale)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons water
• Fresh mint sprigs (stems removed)
• Crushed ice
Directions—
• Place 3-5 mint leaves at the bottom of the cup and muddle gently. Add sugar and water and crush slightly. Fill cup with crushed ice. Add bourbon and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Christmas Recipes ―Wassail Punch
For centuries, Wassail punch was served in England from Christmas Eve until the Twelfth Night. Of course, you can enjoy it throughout the holidays, and flavour it to your personal taste. Start with a little of each spice and add more gradually until it suits you.
Ingredients —
• 3 oranges
• 25-30 whole cloves (or more, depending on your design)
• 1 gallon sweet apple cider
• 6-10 cinnamon sticks
• ½ cup vodka
• ½ cup brandy
Directions —
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Push cloves into each orange, making a design, and bake for 1 hour.
• In a large pot combine all of the ingredients, including the baked oranges, and bring to a simmer. Serve hot.
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