Winter hot drinks w/ a kick

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Contributed by Aisha Sharpe

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 pinch Cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 pinches Ground allspice
• .25 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 6 tbsp Water
• 16 oz Whole milk
• 6 oz Tequila Ocho Añejo

PREPARATION:
In a small saucepan, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, cayenne, allspice, cinnamon and water until they form a paste. Add the milk and cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from the heat, stir in the tequila and pour into a Thermos or other insulated container.

HOT APPLE CIDER

Contributed by Aisha Sharpe

INGREDIENTS:

• 16 oz Fuji apple juice
• 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 oz Agave nectar
• 3 Cinnamon sticks
• 5 Green cardamom pods
• 2 Star anise pods
• .5 tsp Grated fresh ginger
• Quarter of a vanilla bean
• 4 oz Bulleit Rye Whiskey

PREPARATION:
Add all the ingredients except the rye to a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until hot. Strain into a Thermos or other insulated container and add the rye.

From Liquor.com