Category Archives: Cocktails

Schofferhofer Grapefruit Brie Apple Crisp

I know, I know. You’re thinking, “Beer, grapefruit, brie and grandma’s apple crisp? What the what?” Welcome to the delicious world of craft beers! This Schofferhofer Grapefruit Brie Apple Crisp will conjure up some of those wonderful grandma’s cooking memories, but it will also bring you into the new (ish) & exciting world of craft beer, and all the fabtastic foods you can create. Alone, this Schofferhofer Grapefruit hefeweizen is refreshing to the taste buds and nose, worthy of any spring fling or summer pool party. With some fresh fruit and brie, it becomes Oscar worthy. Because of the brie, this dish can be used as either an appetizer or dessert. I personally tried some for breakfast, and it was incredible. Because I run on the hedonistic side, I also tried equal parts of Schofferhofer Grapefruit and champagne. Move over mimosa, there’s a new sheriff in town! YUM!!! I hope that you get as much enjoyment out of this recipe as I have!

Ingredients

5 lbs Apples, peeled, cored & cut into wedges
12 oz brie, cut into very small cubes
1/2 cup Schofferhofer Grapefruit
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 Tbs tapioca
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into very small cubes

Combine apples and next 6 ingredients. Pour into greased 9×12 baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients in food processor by pulsing and just until combined. Drop over apple mixture. Bake at 350 until topping is browned and filling is bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. It’ll be VERY hot! Enjoy!

Henriettibles Super-Spectacular Best Eggnog EVAH

I worked on this eggnog recipe for several weeks (it was a tough gig!). I remember when I was 13 or so, I made fresh eggnog for the first time. I fell in love with it. I have no idea what that recipe actually was, but this (minus the booze!) is the taste that I remember - or close to it. I know it didn’t have cloves or cardamom, but I think they add some nice warmth to the recipe. This recipe is the best I’ve ever had!!! Or made!! I have used the store bought to make the Peppermint Eggnog martini, and it’s passable, but that’s only available seasonably. THIS, you can make any time you have a “Hank”ering.

Ingredients

5 whole eggs
3 egg yolks (you can reserve the whites to fold into the eggnog if you wish. Just beat to a soft peak and fold in at the end. Do not get any yolk in the whites. The yolks can tolerate the mixing with the whites, but the whites will not become peaks of any sort if the yolk is mixed in.)
½ cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp cardamom
4 oz bourbon
2 oz dark or spiced rum
Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg

In large bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks until they look light yellow. Add the sugar and beat until all the sugar is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients (except garnish) and mix until combined. Pour into festive glasses and garnish with the fresh ground nutmeg.

A couple notes:

You can reduce the amount of bourbon and/or rum to taste.
RAW EGG WARNING!!!!! If you don’t get pasteurized eggs, be sure to properly test the eggs before using to avoid salmonella poisoning. The FDA suggests avoiding contact between the egg white/yolk and the exterior shell. If your immune system is compromised, you should avoid consuming foods that contain raw eggs.

Henriettibles Peppermint Eggnog Martini

For a special drink for the holidays, but refreshing and yummy any time, enjoy the kiss of minty Peppermint and the holiday spirit of Eggnog in an easy to make and enjoy martini. For this I used store bought eggnog, because I haven’t taught you how to make eggnog yet! But I WILL!

Mild and refreshing. Mmmm!