Some Like It Hot: 50 Drinks to Warm Your Spirits (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Katie Walter (Author), Maren Caruso (Photographer) "Every year it happens..." (more)
Key Phrases: Grand Marnier, Hot Cocolat, Latin American

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Product Description

As the days get shorter and the nights grow colder, a nice hot drink is the next best thing to hibernating under the covers till spring. Here are 50 drink recipes—with or sans alcohol—that offer a great alternative to the usual holiday libations and are destined to spice up any gathering. Caramel Apple Sips come complete with a gooey, caramely-covered stir stick. Or instead of dessert guests can sip into something a little more comfortable—Pumpkin Potion No. 9 topped with ginger whipped cream. Sugarplum Punch packs a good-to-the-last-drop wallop while a calming Chai Spiced Tea provides the perfect complement to a book and an overstuffed chair. With equipment and ingredient tips and super ideas for fabulous garnishes, when the weather outside is frightful, the sensational sippables in Some Like It Hot are oh-so-delightful.

About the Author

Holly Burrows and Katie Walter are foodies who met at the University of Michigan, where they were regulars at Zingerman's Deli. Katie resides in Chicago and Holly in San Francisco. Maren Caruso is a San Francisco native specializing in food photography.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 108 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811844048
• ISBN-13: 978-0811844048
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Hot" drinks for the cool months!!!, October 5, 2005

By	Jules (Dearborn, MI USA) - See all my reviews

Wow, what a cool little book filled with "HOT" drinks. I've always been able to find "cold" beverage recipe books that are mostly enjoyed during warm weather (or on a beach!), but not one that has warm drinks for the cooler months. It's a handy guide for making "festive" drinks for the fall and winter months but it also includes coffee and tea recipes that can be enjoyed year-round. It has recipes for one or for a group which is great for entertaining for the upcoming holidays. The recipes are easy to follow and your mouth will water just looking at the gorgeous pictures of these wonderful drinks! SO many recipes are packed in this small package, it would make a great gift for your favorite party hostess. And just in case this review still isn't helpful enough, let me just say two last words........CHOCOLATE MARTINI!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic drinks! Fantastic gift!, November 29, 2005

By	Gardeninggal in Hartland (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

I haven't tried a drink that I didn't find absolutely yummy! Great holiday drink recipes. The "Gingerbread Men" is a warm and cozy coffee drink, the Praline Prancer tastes as good as it looks wit its sugar rim, and my other favorite is "Cookies and Cream"...realy warms you up! I'm making up a gift basket with the book, mugs/glasses, and ingredients for my special friends. It's a holiday must!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YUMMMMY Hot Drinks!!!!, February 8, 2007

By	kdogg (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

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This book was chock-full of great hot drink recipes. We like to throw a holiday party every year and serve signature holiday drinks and this was the PERFECT book for such a task!! Not only were the recipes numerous, but they were also simple. The book is FULL of great pictures and the drinks are well-organized in their chapters. I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to ANYONE who loves delicious warm drinks when it's cold outside. You get your money's worth and then some... there are even recipes that are kid specific!! EXCELLENT CHOICE!!!