Festival goers: The weekend weather forecast is looking a bit sub-summer, especially out on the moors of Golden Gate Park. We're still praying for sun, but if you need to warm up at the festival, pick up some hot chocolate from Charles Chocolates, some coffees from Philz and Ritual and perhaps some clam chowder from Woodhouse Fish Co (full food and beverage offerings here). And after the festival, you'll probably need a warm drink. Here are two hot drink recipes from Liquor.com for your after parties.
SPICED TODDY
Contributed by Charlotte Voisey
INGREDIENTS:
Hot water
1.5 oz Rye whiskey
.5 oz Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
1 oz Vanilla-Nutmeg Syrup*
.25 oz Fresh lime juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 pinch Lemon zest
Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg
Glass: Mug
PREPARATION: Rinse a mug with hot water to warm it. Add the remaining ingredients, plus 4 ounces hot water, and stir. Garnish with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg. *Vanilla-Nutmeg Syrup INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Sugar
2 cups Water
2 tsp Ground nutmeg
6 Vanilla beans, cut in half lengthwise
PREPARATION: Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let cool completely and strain. Store in a closed container in the refrigerator.
HENDRICK’S HOT GIN PUNCH
Contributed by Xavier Padovani
INGREDIENTS:
24 oz Hendrick’s Gin
24 oz Madeira wine
6 Lemon twists
1 Orange slice
3 large chunks Pineapple
3 oz Honey
1 oz Fresh lemon juice
3 Cloves
1 pinch Ground nutmeg
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Brown sugar
Garnish: Orange slices and cloves
Glass: Punch
PREPARATION: Add all the ingredients to a large saucepan over low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. To serve, pour the hot mixture into a punchbowl or teapot and garnish with orange slices studded with cloves. Pair with gingerbread. Charlotte Voisey is the official mixologist of William Grant & Sons USA.
And if you want to pack more heat at the festival, here some more tips from Liquor.com.