That’s slightly a lie, I sometimes drink. Mostly I drink when I make these drinks for all of you out there, because I have to know what I’m making. Since we’re past Christmas now, but New Year’s is only a few days away, we’ve brought you a drink you can serve at your New Year’s Party… if you’re having one.
It’s kind of a thrill to infuse your own vodka. Actually, infusing anything is a pretty good time. (I do it a lot and not just with alcohol). But don’t take my word for it, make it yourself here.
Don’t know what to bring to your next holiday party? Try this Holiday Sangria! It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. This drink is made with white wine. I chose a chardonnay as it has light citrus and oaky flavors. It also has a more velvety texture which will hold up to the fruit. Brandy is added to the sangria to round it out and give it some more body. Instead of a sweetener I used white cranberry juice. The orange and lime highlight the citrus and balance the spices. Apple and cranberry cuts the sweetness with a subtle sourness, and also adds some holiday flair.
When I was young, we used to visit our family friends in Concord, Massachusetts. It would snow and be freezing and Patricia would take out the snowman mugs and the container of chocolate powder and tiny marshmallows, and make us delicious hot chocolate.
I can also flash back to the many ski trips I had out west. The kids would be in ski school while the adults combed the mountain. On our many breaks out of the cold, there was always hot chocolate. I can just smell it by recalling the memory. But that hot chocolate is made from powder. This hot chocolate, it isn’t.
Smooth dark chocolate, whole milk and maybe a touch of cream… maybe some non-traditional spices? Topped with whipped cream and candy cane crumble? Perfect for freezing cold night.
I dislike Guinness. I think that it just tastes really bad. So when I saw it was in this milkshake, I was not happy about it. So I made it. All I could taste was the Guinness in the original milkshake. I wouldn’t drink it past the first two sips. I wasn’t the only one who didn’t like it either. So I remade it. I switched the Guinness with milk (2%) and added an extra 2 TBSP of dark chocolate syrup. That simple switch made all the difference. Suddenly, something that tasted so bad was so good. With the milk, it felt like a real milkshake and actually tasted like something I could drink more regularly. So, if you like Guinness or Irish dry stouts, this recipe is for you. If you’re just about the awesome milkshake life, instead try my modified recipe.
Eric’s Take
6/10
I too am not a fan of Guinness. I didn’t mind the original recipe’s flavor though. The biggest problem for me was the proportions and instructions for this recipe. They seemed to phone it in on this one. The amount of liquid from the Guinness and Baileys made the drink too thin. I added a bit extra vanilla ice-cream to mine. In addition, instructions call for simply blending the ingredients. It seemed like there was a step missing. I also found it difficult to drizzle the chocolate syrup on the drink. That might have been the brand I was using though. I overall liked this recipe, I just think the instructions were laking.
Then he got an idea. An awful idea. The Grinch got a wonderful, *awful* idea! – Dr. Seuss.
We too had a wonderful “awful” idea here at One More Bite. For the movie premier of The Grinch we decided to make a “Grinch-shake!” This deviously delicious drink starts with vanilla ice-cream. Then we added some Peppermint Mocha Kahlua! To give the drink a signature Grinch color we added food coloring. Top this off with a mountain of whipped cream and some yummy candy decorations. Take the kids or yourself to the movies, then unwind with this decadent drink.
It’s Halloween!!! It’s also National Caramel Apple Day! Caramel Apples are crisp, refreshing, sweet and decadent. We decided to make an equally crisp, refreshing, sweet and decadent drink! This martini is a great way to celebrate caramel apple day, after the trick-or-treaters stop of course. This drink packs a punch though, so drink responsibly.
While we were in Salem last week, we made sure to eat some pretty good food. We tried to hit a few places, including some street food, because in October, there are food vendors everywhere.
If you are visiting Salem, we are recommending that you visit The Salem Cheese Shop. Located just a few steps away from the main streets you’ll be on, The Salem Cheese shop is incredible. Not only do they have hard to find cheeses and a large variety, they also carry a huge selection of wine, oils, and accouterments. We are giving the Cheese Shop 9.5/10, just because it’s a little hard to find if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
The Salem Cheese Shop
Skip the Dunkin Donuts when you go to Salem. I know, I know, that’s pretty much blasphemy as a New Englander. But, when in Salem, we want you to stop by the Brew Box. It’s a small coffee and breakfast sandwich shop. Not only do they have really good breakfast sandwiches, the prices are fair and it’s altogether really cute in the way it is set up.
Eric’s sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. He rated it a solid 4/5.
For lunch/drinks around noon, we went to the Roof at The Hotel Salem. Rooftop restaurants and bars are a favorite of ours here at One More Bite. While it was chilly in Salem, there were heaters up there, and the sun made it nice and warm. The view was incredible and so were the drinks. But we’re here to talk about the food. Frankly, we were disenchanted with the offerings. While the tacos we got were good, we only got two, and they were priced at $14.00. Frankly, that’s a rip-off. The guacamole, which is meant to be shared, was very small. Only good enough for one person. Not so nice. Until they up the portion size or lower the price, we rate the Roof at The Hotel Salem at a 5.5 out of 10.
Grace (@theedgarallanho) eats a taco at The Rooftop at The Hotel Salem
We ended our Salem trip by eating at The Hawthorne Hotel, specifically at The Tavern on the Green. We got a reservation because we were a group of nine, and they seated us at a large square table. Barry and Matt ordered appetizers, getting boneless chicken wings and soup. Eric also had the soup. The soup was given a glowing recommendation all around as were the chicken wings. As for dinner, the orders spanned from a Raspberry Chicken Salad to Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf and a variety of burgers and sandwiches. While the salad was lacking in chicken, the rest of the entrees got glowing reviews. We’re giving Tavern on the Green an 8/10.
Grain Bowl from Tavern on the Green at the Hawthorne Hotel
As Halloween approaches, plans are set in motion. Kids find their costumes and find their bags for holding candy. Their parents discuss who will take them trick or treating and who will stay home and hand out candy. On the other end, young adults and adults without children are planning their own festivities. Parties, clubbing, massive costumed events, they’re all out there waiting to be attended by the masses.
On the 31st, while the kiddies are out collecting all the candy they can eat, the party people out there need something different and new and themed to drink. That’s where we come in.
Whether you need a pre-game drink or a signature shot for your own party or event, we have it all covered for you. For your guests who don’t drink, we made these shots so that they can be made virgin and still taste delicious. You’ll find 4 Halloween and Horror themed shots below.
Take a sip of the Fairy Godmother, a very sweet drink that will have you wishing for more.
And the Black Magic Shot which will bring out your inner witch or sorcerer.
I just want to state that these drinks are for those 21 and over in the United States and whatever the drinking age is in your country for everywhere else.
As the weather begins to cool off, (since it’s autumn in New England) we begin to look for food and drink that will warm us and make us feel like Fall has finally arrived. With pumpkin spice lattes being all the rage, we wanted to bring you something a little different for National Coffee Day, as well as a little more refined.
Omit the bourbon or whiskey if you’re not allowed to drink yet, but the effect is still the same. A warm calming drink that evokes the flavors of fall many of us look for.
Brunch and Fall are two of our favorite things! So naturally with all the apples and cider from Brookfield Orchard, we’ve created this fun Fall twist on a classic brunch-time drink. Subbing out the orange juice for apple cider adds a nice, slightly tarter, flavor; with a crispness that matches the air. Balance it with some fun sugar sprinkles and voila!
Check out the recipe here!
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