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Winter Cocktails {Review + Giveaway}

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I received a book at no charge from Quirk Books at no charge. All opinions are my own.



Winter Cocktails has been intriguing me these last few weeks with it wonderful recipes especially since it has been SUPER hard trying to decide what drinks to prepare. My husband really liked this book and is looking forward trying more of these great drinks.

This book was released YESTERDAY so everyone should get a peek at this beautifully photographed cookbook. Are you hosting a party in the upcoming weeks or in December? The party snacks, cocktails, punches and toddies and ciders are unique and tantalizing.



A little about the author and photographer:

MARÍA DEL MAR SACASA is a writer, food stylist, and recipe developer who has worked for Vogue, InStyle, Lucky, and Cook’s Country. Her styling work has appeared in numerous print publications, TV commercials, product packaging, and cookbooks. She lives in New York City and Los Angeles.

TARA STRIANO is a native New Yorker and graduate of NYU. Her photography has been featured in publications such as House Beautiful, O, The Oprah Magazine, Garnet Hill, and Elle Décor.
They both have a blog together recipes and photographs called Cookin’ and Shootin’.
The Brandy Alexander was the first drink we tried over budgeting one night and it was so delicious! Even though I took my time drinking it, my husband insisted I drink it a little faster. I felt nice and warm afterwards. HA! It reminded me of my Chilean Christmas cocktail I make.

The next drink we tried was the Old-Fashioned which can be made with either bourbon or whiskey. We made it with both in order to try the flavors and we enjoyed both. I like that these are all easy to prepare and ideal for parties.

One of my favorite drinks though was this last one we tried. It was the perfect way to end the night after a great dinner.

This book is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and even on e-book.

Make sure to enter the giveaway which is open to my US and Canadian readers. 🙂
Affogato Speciale

by Maria del Mar Sacasa
Prep Time: 5 minutes


Ingredients (1 drink (10 ounces))
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
  • 2 ounces amaretto
  • 2 ounces espresso
  • 6 ounces chocolate stout
Instructions
Place a scoop of ice cream in a tall glass. Add the amaretto and espresso and then pour the chocolate stout. Eat with a spoon, stir, or drink.
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About Noelle

I’m an opera singer, full-time mom, pharmacy technician, food and mom blogger, recipe developer, and wife to a super talented choral director living in the awesome outskirts of Philly.