cinnamon

  • Hair of the Dog PB & J Sandwich

    Created by PB J’s Food Truck in Portland this bacon blueberry laden bit of heaven makes for awesome tailgating, Of course, they’re even better for the morning after.

    All you need is a portable propane or electric flat grill & spatula.  Skip the pan and make the sandwiches right on the grill.

    Ingredients:

      6 Eggs 2 cups Half & Half 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1/4 cup of Makers Mark Bourbon
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    DIY Cinnamon-Infused Vodka

    The scent and taste of cinnamon conjure warm holiday memories. And since everything is better with booze, why not add the magic of cinnamon to your vodka?

    You could use it in place of plain vodka in recipes where cinnamon would be a desirable twist, such as ones with apple, cranberry, pear, honey or cream flavors. Maybe try it in some Yule Tide Punch. (To learn how to design your own recipes, check out our … Read more

  • Cinnamon Syrup

    The taste and smell of cinnamon bring to mind the holidays. This easy-to-make cinnamon syrup will add a little spice to your cocktails, hot or cold.

    Cinnamon syrup is a key ingredient to many tiki drinks and a nice addition to whiskey cocktails. Other holiday flavors like cranberry and pumpkin match well with this spice, too.

    Ingredients:

    1 cup sugar
    1 cup water
    5 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

    Directions:

    Bring all ingredients to a … Read more

  • Holiday Poached Pears with Bourbon

    Poached pears are a simple yet elegant dessert to serve at the holidays. This recipe has the colors and flavors of fall, making it perfect for Thanksgiving.

    Ingredients
      4 fresh pears (I used Bosc) 1 cup bourbon ¼ cup cranberries ¼ cup honey 1 cup water 1 tbsp vanilla 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
    Instructions

    Core and peel the pears, leaving the stems on. Combine all other ingredients in a pot and mix, then place pears … Read more

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    Harvest Highball

    Autumn is my favorite season. The weather is mild but not yet cold. Nature changes colors. And it’s time for apple drinks!

    The Harvest Highball uses apple cider, ginger liqueur, rye whiskey, and just a touch of cinnamon. It is a crisp, dry cocktail with an apple overtone and a ginger kick. The cinnamon and apple mixed just enough to make me think of fresh baked apple pie.

    Ingredients
      1 1/2 oz rye whiskey 1
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