{"id":3276,"date":"2010-11-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-05-01T13:38:44","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T13:38:44","slug":"seasonal-drinks-warm-hearts-though-the-generations","status":"publish","type":"notebook","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/notebook\/read\/3276\/seasonal-drinks-warm-hearts-though-the-generations\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Drinks Warm Hearts Though the Generations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Years ago a dear friend introduced me to the flavors of her heritage.  With a Puerto Rican father and Dominican mother, she grew up with an endless supply of fresh ingredients, hearty recipes and spices galore.  One Christmas she surprised each of us girlfriends with a delicate glass bottle filled with her favorite childhood drink, Coquito.  Beautifully wrapped with a cascading bow, the bottle was almost too pretty to open&#8230; but boy, am I sure glad I did!  To this day, that homemade gift of her family&#8217;s favorite recipe stands as one of the most meaningful presents I&#8217;ve ever received.<\/p>\n<p>Coquito, also known as Puerto Rican eggnog, is rich with the flavors of the Caribbean; vanilla, coconut, rum and cinnamon blend together into a wonderfully creamy holiday treat that can just as easily (and deliciously) be served without the added alcohol.  Recipe Club member <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/browse\/go\/uid\/23699\">Rebecca Figueroa<\/a><\/b> of Union City, NJ rekindled warm memories for me when she recently shared her favorite <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipe\/coquito-puerto-rican-coconut-eggnog-by-rebecca-figueroa-beckyf712\">Coquito<\/a><\/b> recipe with us at Just A Pinch.  It was a real reminder that recipes represent so much more than mere ingredients and directions!<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/browse\/go\/uid\/50470\">Yvonne Corbett<\/a><\/b> of Kalispell, MT has developed her own holiday drink tradition.  Her <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipe\/old-virginia-wassail-cider-by-yvonne-corbett-yvonnecorbett\">Old Virginia Wassail Cider<\/a><\/b>  could charm the buttons right off any snowman. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a good drink anytime, but especially at the holidays,&#8221; says Yvonne.  &#8220;Great for cold weather entertaining&#8230; and the smell of it simmering on the stove is like a little slice of heaven.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We couldn&#8217;t agree more.  Yvonne&#8217;s recipe is a kicked-up version of traditional wassail which generally resembles a mulled cider.  By adding orange and pineapple juices, her recipe comes alive with the a tangy sweetness unlike any other cider I&#8217;ve tasted.  A true cold-weather delight.<\/p>\n<p>And really, folks, if we&#8217;re talking cold-weather comforters, what is more toe-toastingly soothing than a warm, creamy mug of steaming hot chocolate?  We stocked-up on mini marshmallows as soon as we came across <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/browse\/go\/uid\/42774\">Jennifer Smith&#8217;s<\/a><\/b>  recipe for <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipe\/santas-special-hot-cocoa-by-jennifer-smith-jsmith1966\">Santa&#8217;s Special Hot Cocoa<\/a><\/b>.  This fast and easy recipe is proof that basic can be best!  Calling for only a few, straight-forward ingredients, Jennifer&#8217;s recipe is a must-do on chilly evenings.  Put a pot on, cuddle up and get cozy with this classically fabulous cocoa.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your mood, whatever your flavor, find time during these busy days to treat yourself to the comforts of the season.  Generations before us have lifted a glass and toasted to the promise of tomorrow.  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