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WINTER TWLIGHT

Nightfall comes early during the winter months, affording us the opportunity to settle in by the fire and dream the evening away.  Serving this sophisticated drink in glassware reveals its splendid jewel-tone color, which mirrors the deep hues of a drown-out midwinter sunset. From HOT DRINKS Cider, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolates, Spiced Punch, Spirits by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss (Ten Speed Press).  A lovely book for the fall and cold winter months, with photographs that will have you wanting to try everything!
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 tablespoon Chambord
  • 1/4 cup cognac
  • 1 slice of lemon, halved, for garnish – optional
Put the pomegranate juice in a small pan over medium heat and bring to a low simmer.  Lower the heat, add the Chambord and cognac, and simmer gently until just heated through, about 2 minutes.  Put a half a slice of lemon in each of 2 heatproof footed glasses, divide the potion equally, and enjoy.


 

MELON LASSI

A lassi is a refreshing, East Indian yogurt shake. Enjoy one for breakfast or as a cooling and delicious complement to a spicy dinner. Any type of melon can be used.

  • 3 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons liquid honey
  • 1 1/2 cups melon chunks
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • Fresh mint
  1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except mint, and process until mixture is frothy.
  2. Serve over ice; garnish with mint sprigs. Serves 4.
 
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