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Having a hard time coming up with an ultra last minute gift for your father figure or alcoholic friend? ;) Well, search no more! These gifts are all original and one of kind, made by you!
Peppermint Simple Syrup
Supplies:
1 small bunch peppermint leaves
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Equal parts sugar and water (size depends on your container)
1 glass bottle
1 small bunch peppermint leaves
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Equal parts sugar and water (size depends on your container)
1 glass bottle
Full the bottle halfway with sugar, then add the mint extract.
Tear mint leaves and insert.
Fill the rest with tepid water.
Shake until all the sugar is dissolved and you're done!
"Wine to Mull Yourself"
Supplies:
1 tbps whole cloves
1 tbsp whole allspice berries
1 tbsp cardamom pods
1 1/2 tbsp orange peel (or the peel of one orange, dried)
1 whole cinnamon stick
1 package unbleached cheesecloth
1 tbps whole cloves
1 tbsp whole allspice berries
1 tbsp cardamom pods
1 1/2 tbsp orange peel (or the peel of one orange, dried)
1 whole cinnamon stick
1 package unbleached cheesecloth
Cut a large square of cheesecloth and fold it in half.
Note: Spice bags work just as well and can be found in many supermarkets around this time of year. Spoon spices into the center.
Note: Spice bags work just as well and can be found in many supermarkets around this time of year. Spoon spices into the center.
Put orange peel on top.
Fold up the corners and tie up with a long piece of baker's twine or ribbon.
Attach the cinnamon stick.
Voila!
CHERRY INFUSED BOURBON:
Supplies:
1/2 pound fresh cherries
1 bottle mid-range bourbon
1 medium canning jar
1 funnel
1 flask or bottle of your choice
1/2 pound fresh cherries
1 bottle mid-range bourbon
1 medium canning jar
1 funnel
1 flask or bottle of your choice
Cut the cherries in half & insert into the jar.
Store the jar in a cold & dark place. DO NOT put it in your fridge. Shake it once a day for 3-7 days (the flavor stops developing after that point).
Using a funnel, pour the liquid contents into your glass flask & stopper it up!
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