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Cola-Glazed Ham
Drink American

Cola-Glazed Ham

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, and place ham into the pan.
  2. 2 Place brown sugar in a bowl; whisk in just enough cola to dissolve sugar and form a thick glaze. Pour glaze over ham, then add remaining cola to the bottom of the baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, occasionally basting with glaze, for 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  4. 4 Transfer ham to a serving platter and tent with foil for up to 30 minutes before serving.

By Lou Kussard

Rhubarb Collins
Drink American

Rhubarb Collins

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rhubarb and brown sugar in a glass; mash with a cocktail muddler until crushed. Add gin to glass; stir to dissolve sugar.
  2. 2 Strain rhubarb mixture into 2 ice-filled Collins or rocks glasses; top with seltzer.

By Juliana Hale

Brown Sugar Latte
Drink American

Brown Sugar Latte

5.0

Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, caramel sauce, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Froth mixture using a stick blender.
  2. 2 Pour hot milk mixture into a mug, holding back the foam with the back of a spoon. Add coffee and pour foam on top.

By Yoly

Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Drink American

Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just before boiling, 3 to 4 minutes. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir dark chocolate into milk until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove saucepan from heat and stir cream and cinnamon into milk mixture. Serve hot.

By Aurora

Homemade Kahlúa
Drink American

Homemade Kahlúa

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
40510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine water and instant coffee in a medium pot; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir both brown sugars into coffee and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until slightly thickened, about 3 hours. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  4. 4 Pour coffee mixture into a clean, large glass jar. Add grain alcohol, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean. Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  5. 5 Let sit in a cool, dark place, shaking occasionally, for 4 weeks. Divide into bottles, leaving a piece of vanilla bean in each.

By littleimages

Pressure Cooker Apple Cider
Drink American

Pressure Cooker Apple Cider

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
140 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and cloves on top. Fill Pot with water, up to the maximum fill line. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove cinnamon sticks. Mash apples with a potato masher or spoon. Return cinnamon sticks to the Pot.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Pour cider through a strainer or cheesecloth; discard solids.

By Anna Nelson

Hot Buttered Rum Batter
Drink American

Hot Buttered Rum Batter

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Microwave until smooth. Mix in the ice cream. Place in a sealable container and freeze.
  2. 2 When ready to use, spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of the base into a mug. Pour in 1 shot of dark rum and 1 cup of hot water for each serving.

By KBehrens2

Easy Apple Cider
Drink American

Easy Apple Cider

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Place allspice and cloves onto the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth.
  4. 4 Gather edges of the cheesecloth together and tie to secure; place in the slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar. Cook on High, covered, until mixture is steaming and sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to Low and keep warm.

By JANE MN

Hot Buttered Rum
Drink American

Hot Buttered Rum

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Steps to Make It
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat. Add ice cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg; whisk until smooth. Pour mixture into a plastic container, cover, and store in the freezer.
  4. 4 To Make One Serving of Hot Buttered Rum:
  5. 5 Combine 1 tablespoon rum batter and 1 fluid ounce rum in a coffee mug.
  6. 6 Fill the mug with boiling water; stir to combine.
  7. 7 Sprinkle nutmeg over top, if desired.

By SHERIMA1

Honey Lemon Ginger Tea
Drink American

Honey Lemon Ginger Tea

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, brown sugar, and grated ginger root together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and add tea bags. Steep tea to desired strength, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
  3. 3 Stir lemon juice and honey into the tea, then strain into a pitcher.

By michellebelle61

Root Beer Float Cookies
Drink American

Root Beer Float Cookies

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  2. 2 Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; beat in pudding mix. Add eggs and root beer concentrate; stir in flour and baking soda. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. 3 Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

By cvanguil

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider
Drink American

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cider and sugar in a large saucepan.
  2. 2 Wrap cinnamon, lemon zest, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth; secure with kitchen twine. Add to cider mixture.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove and discard spice bundle; stir in rum and butterscotch schnapps. Serve warm in mugs.

By KerriJ

Root Beer Pork Chops
Drink American

Root Beer Pork Chops

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pork chops in a dish; pour 2 cans of the root beer over the chops. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 2 hours. Remove the pork chops from the root beer; season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Combine the remaining can of root beer, the beef stock, brown sugar, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer the mixture until it reduces to about 3/4 cup. Set aside.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Grill the pork chops on the preheated grill until the no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush the chops generously with the reduction sauce and continue cooking for about 2 minutes more per side. Remove from grill and brush with any remaining sauce. Season with salt to taste before serving.

By Ken from CA

Hot Spiced Christmas Wine
Drink American

Hot Spiced Christmas Wine

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the oranges in strips, being careful to remove only the orange part, leaving the pith behind. Then, juice the oranges into a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. 2 Pour the red wine and white wine into the pot with the orange juice. Place the strips of orange zest, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and brown sugar into the pot with the wine mixture; stir to dissolve the sugar.
  3. 3 Cover and heat over medium-high until heated through, but not boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and heat for an hour or longer to bring all of the flavors together. Adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar, as necessary. Strain and serve hot with a splash of brandy, if desired.

By rainy

Kielbasa
Drink American

Kielbasa

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, and garlic. In another bowl, stir together salt, brown sugar, pepper, marjoram, allspice, and liquid smoke. Combine mixtures and knead with your hands until well combined.
  2. 2 Fill casings with meat mixture and refrigerate, 8 hours overnight. Boil or grill before serving. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Sara

Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine
Drink American

Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place apple cider, apple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and whole clove in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Stir grain alcohol and vanilla vodka into the cooled mixture.
  4. 4 Pour into clean bottles or jars; store in the refrigerator.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By UNCHAINED

Hot Spiked Cider
Drink American

Hot Spiked Cider

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and add orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove tea bags and stir in apple cider, rum, brown sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Heat cider over medium-low heat until just steaming.
  4. 4 Ladle hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon "swizzle" stick.

By debmallonee

Apple Pie Moonshine
Drink American

Apple Pie Moonshine

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine juice, cider, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and apple pie spice in a large pot; bring to a lively simmer over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  2. 2 Stir grain alcohol and vodka into apple mixture; remove cinnamon sticks.
  3. 3 Divide between glass jars or bottles. Store in the refrigerator.

By STASH

Root Beer Cookies
Drink American

Root Beer Cookies

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, egg, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon of root beer extract.
  3. 3 Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
  4. 4 Drop teaspoon-sized pieces of dough 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. 5 To make root beer glaze: Mix together confectioner's sugar, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of root beer extract, and hot water. Brush on top of hot cookies.

By MB Guba

Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider
Drink American

Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, apple brandy, ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat; simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between fingers to release essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug.

By Culinary Envy

Christmas Cheer
Drink American

Christmas Cheer

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Tie cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and star anise together in a cheesecloth sachet.
  3. 3 Combine apple cider, cranberry juice, and brown sugar together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, and spice sachet to cider mixture and steep for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour 1 fluid ounce bourbon into each mug and top off with spiced cider.
  5. 5 Rub the edge of each mug with orange peel and drop into the drink.

By Doc Simonson

Chef John's Hot Buttered Rum
Drink American

Chef John's Hot Buttered Rum

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, and salt for batter into a mixing bowl and cream together with a spatula until well combined.
  2. 2 To make the drink, place about 2 tablespoons of the batter into a festive, heat-proof mug. Add 1 tablespoon cream, 3 tablespoons rum, and fill halfway up with some of the boiling water. Stir with a spoon until the batter dissolves and top off more water. Garnish with a pinch of nutmeg. Repeat until all 6 drinks are prepared and serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich