Thirsty Thursday 11/20

So no facts or about what to drink and not to drink today. Today I am going to post 3 drinks you can make at home to keep you warm in this winter weather. I will say these drinks aren't exactly in line with my healthy theme I normally have going so be warned. But holidays are a time to indulge a little right? And as long as you don't drink all 10 servings I think you should be fine. I have never tried any of these drinks but I hope you do and enjoy - I may have to give in and try the last one.

Eggnog Latte

Prep time: 5 minutes, 

Cook time: 1 minute

Serving size: 1

 

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup 2% milk

• 2/3 cup eggnog

• 1 shot (1.5 ounces) brewed espresso

• Nutmeg (optional)

 

Directions

1. Pour milk and eggnog into a steaming pitcher and heat to between 145-165 degrees F, using the steaming wand.

2. Brew the shot of espresso, then add to mug.

3. Pour the steamed milk and eggnog into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Spoon foam over the top. Sprinkle ground nutmeg (or grind fresh nutmeg yourself) on top of the foam. 

Hot Buttered Lemonade

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serving Size: 4

 

Ingredients

• 3 cups water

• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 2/3 cup sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

• 4 cinnamon sticks (optional)

 

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer water, lemon juice, sugar and lemon peel until sugar is dissolved.

2. Pour into mugs; dot each with butter. Drop in a cinnamon stick if desired. 

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 1-4 hours

Serves: 9

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup powder chocolate milk mix or powder cocoa mix

• 8 cups hot water

• 3/4 cup chocolate syrup

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

 

Directions

1. Pour cocoa mix in a 3-4 quart slow cooker.

2. Carefully stir in hot water.

3. Stir in chocolate syrup.

4. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or on high for 90 minutes to 2 hours.

5. Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.

6. Ladle cocoa into mugs.