| in the spirit |
Spirited Giving
With a little preparation, these delicious liqueurs are memorable holiday gifts.
STORY BY VALERIE GORRICK
Experiencing
earthy spices
like nutmeg,
ginger, and
cinnamon with
friends and
family is even
more satisfying
when the
concoction
was created
with one’s own
hands.
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Sipping decadent cordials in the
warmth of the holidays or raising a glass
to toast the end of a new year is a tradition long held by
Creating cordials to enjoy throughout the year or present
many who enjoy the sweet sensation of fruits and berries
as gifts during the holidays is a simple process that takes
ripened to perfection and steeped in brandy, vodka, or
only a few ingredients, some glass containers for storage,
rum. Experiencing earthy spices like nutmeg, ginger, and
a cool and dark space, sipping glasses for enjoyment, and
cinnamon with friends and family is even more satisfying
a small abundance of time.
when the concoction was created with one’s own hands.
Cordials are heavily sweet with simple syrup and are
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