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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Squid Mixes: Alhambra Royale

This was another in our quest for a Christmas cocktail, again with the idea of offering a non-alcoholic alternative to the kids.  The Alhambra Royale combines hot chocolate with cognac.  My recipe, from The New York Bartender's Guide, includes an orange peel garnish and a whipped cream topping.  The real fun is the fact that one ignites the cognac before pouring it into the cocoa, a first for me.

The drink is nice, but strong.  Perhaps the fact that I forgot to stir after adding the cognac was a bit of a problem.  We both preferred the chai toddy.

One more Christmas candidate next week...
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12 comments:

  1. Andrew LeonDecember 5, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    How do you keep from burning yourself when you pour it?

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    1. The Armchair SquidDecember 5, 2017 at 5:02 PM

      So, first you pour the cognac into a ladle, then you heat it over hot water. Then you ignite it just before you pour it in.

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  2. Susan KaneDecember 5, 2017 at 6:30 PM

    Must be beautiful. But not for my migraine.

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  3. Denise Covey December 5, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    I love a rich Christmas cocktail. I make more of a mudslide with lots of liquors, ice cream and chocolate drizzle. Yummy!

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    1. The Armchair SquidDecember 6, 2017 at 9:09 AM

      That sounds amazing! I haven't done a cocktail with ice cream yet but there are some exciting possibilities there.

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  4. angryparsnipDecember 5, 2017 at 11:26 PM

    Just reading this is giving me a migraine.
    Love anything with whipped cream, real whipped cream !
    I am so enjoying your QUEST !

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. The Armchair SquidDecember 6, 2017 at 9:11 AM

      There really is no substitute for real whipped cream, I'll admit. That said, the stuff in a can is fun in its way, too. And it's easier.

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    2. angryparsnipDecember 7, 2017 at 7:23 PM

      I adore the stuff in the can.
      Watson and thehamish loved hearing that sound and always came running for some !
      Cheeky little devils

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    3. The Armchair SquidDecember 7, 2017 at 9:02 PM

      Yes. Our former cats would have. Our current residents don't seem to care.

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  5. BirgitDecember 12, 2017 at 5:36 PM

    This is a big NO from me as I was stupid when I turned 19...I can't even smell cognac

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