Christmas flip

2 tbs Christmas batter butter
3 tbs egg substitute
2 oz white rum
6 oz ale or beer, room temperature

Put a small (and easy to clean) pot on stove over medium high heat. Mix batter, egg substitute, and rum in a small bowl. Add ale.

When a water droplet dances on the bottom of the pot, pour in mixture all at once. Let sit for 15 to 20 seconds, then pour into warmed mug. (Bits of curdled egg custard floating on top are part of the charm.)

  posted by Tom @ 3:04 PM

 
Hot Buttered Christmas

2 tbs Christmas butter batter
1 oz white rum
1 oz white whiskey
6 oz hot water

Let batter come to room temperature. Blend with rum and whiskey in warmed mug. Add hot water, mix, and serve.

  posted by Tom @ 3:03 PM

 
Christmas Butter Batter

1 stick of unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Clarify the butter (e.g., melt in the microwave, pour into a narrow storage container, let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes, then cover and refrigerate; after it resolidifies, get rid of separated milk solids and water foam).

Soften butter, then cream with sugar and spices. Makes enough batter for 4-6 hot drinks.

  posted by Tom @ 2:57 PM