Now who says we yogis can’t enjoy a little liquid spirits every now and then. Baby it’s cold out outside so here are some holiday cocktail ideas to warm your bellies!
The Original YogaDork Holiday Yogini Martini™
Ingredients for 1 serving:
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 4 ounces vanilla chai concentrate, such as Oregon Chai. Or brew your own for reduced sugar version.
- 1 ounce heavy cream/soymilk/silknog
- 1 1/2 ounces spiced rum, such as Captain Morgan
Directions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the chai, cream and rum.
- Cover and shake vigorously until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with powdered cinnamon or stick and brown sugar.
Don’t like rum? Try vanilla vodka instead. This can also be served deliciously hot with a little dollop of whipped cream. Yummm.
Gingerbread Martini…
OK now we’re getting fancy. Try making your own ginger syrup if you’ve got the time, or buy store-bought.
Ginger Syrup Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
- 2 sticks of cinnamon
- 3 whole cloves
Directions:
- Simmer water, sugar, ginger, cloves and cinnamon stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
- Pour hot syrup through a fine sieve and chill.
- Let stand 20 minutes until using, so all sediment has settled to the bottom.
Servings: Approximately 3/4 cup.
Martini Ingredients:
- ice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 to 1 ounce gingerbread syrup
Directions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka and gingerbread syrup.
- Cover and shake vigorously until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
