Hot Drinks for Cold Nights: Great Hot Chocolates, Tasty Teas & Cozy Coffee Drinks

by Liana Krissoff

When cold winds blow and snow piles up on the windowsills, there is nothing more comforting than a steaming mug of hot chocolate or a soothing cup of tea. And haven’t we all wished that we could make a coffee drink at home that rivals the brew from that expensive coffee shop on the corner? With the more than 50 recipes in Hot Drinks for Cold Nights , the perfect cup is always at your fingertips.

From teapots and strainers to espresso makers and hand-held blenders, author Liana Krissoff offers a review of the myriad machines and accessories available and describes the best methods and ingredients for making hot drinks. In each chapter, she presents a tempting array of recipes both classic and exotic, such as Orange-Scented Hot Chocolate, Green Tea “Cappuccino,” Lychee Black Tea with Cherry Wine, and Café Brûlot with Cinnamon Cream. The last chapter offers all manner of “spirited” hot drinks, with special tips on serving them to a crowd. Along the way are recipes for flavored whipped creams, sweeteners, and butters, as well as toothsome treats to serve with hot drinks, including Peppermint-Stuffed Marshmallows, Persimmon Tea Cake, and Spiced Candied Nuts.

This warmth-filled volume will help stave off winter’s chill and keep you cozy the whole season long.

Genres: Cookbooks

136 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good recipes for made-from-scratch hot chocolate and hot cocoa. Also tea and coffee recipes. I'm planning on trying some! Roseville County Library.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was very interesting. I will try a lot of the beverages in here. I've already tried real hot chocolate made from chocolate shavings and vanilla and it beats the pants off of cocoa powder!