Galatoire’s Eggnog

This recipe comes from Cooking Up a Storm. Read Jan C Bradford’s companion article on New Orleans Holiday Drinks here. (MAKES 10 SMALL SERVINGS) 5 large eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup half-and- half 1 cup heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ounces bourbon … Continue reading →

Brandy Milk Punch

This recipe comes from Marcelle Bienvenu and Judy Walker’s excellent cookbook, Cooking Up a Storm. Read Jan C. Bradford’s full article on New Orleans holiday drinks and their histories here. (MAKES 8 SERVINGS) 12 ounces brandy or bourbon (or dark rum for the Cuban version) 4 cups half-and-half l/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla … Continue reading →

Café Brûlot Liqueur

LIZ WILLIAMS Yield: 1 bottle 2 1/2 cups freshly brewed coffee and chicory 2 cups sugar Orange peel studded with cloves 1 cinnamon stick Lemon peel 1 fifth brandy Directions: While coffee is still hot, add sugar to dissolve. Add all ingredients except brandy.  When cool, add brandy.  Pour into aging container.  Cover.  Age for … Continue reading →

Limoncello

LIZ WILLIAMS 2 large lemons water as needed 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups vodka Rinse lemons and pat dry. Thinly peel zest strips from lemons. Do not include whiter inner peel. Place zest strips into medium saucepan. Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice into measuring cup. Remove any seeds. Measure juice and add … Continue reading →