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Picture it now: the entire family in their holiday best, holding their bellies full of ham or turkey — whatever your Christmas Eve preference — and the mood is winding down for the night. Dishes are piled high in the sink with hopeful promises to touch them before bed, and the couch is looking better than it ever has. The holiday music is mere background noise at this point; perhaps the kids are begging to open just one present tonight, and you want something warm and cozy to sip on. Something with a kick to keep you going for at least another hour before the guests officially leave, but still boozy enough to finally relax after a successful dinner. May we suggest Silver and Gold?
This drink, inspired by a colleague’s trip to Budapest in 2017, mixes espresso and steamed milk with cognac, an added spiciness sneaking its way in through the milk and honey. Three distinct layers sit atop each other for a beverage that is not only delicious, but gorgeous to look at. There’s enough of a kick that you get a warm feeling in your mouth, but not enough to take away from the drink — though the overall spice is customizable.For this part of the recipe, we recommend making the Honey Cognac ahead for easier preparation and to free up some hosting duties. We used Thrillist’s Honey Whiskey recipe as our inspiration. However, we substituted cognac for the whiskey, and also found that the honey to alcohol ratio was a little too heavy on the alcohol side for this recipe. Remember, the Silver and Gold also features espresso and creamy frothed milk, so we don’t want the cognac to overpower those flavors. Where Thrillist’s recipe calls for a ratio of 1.5 cups liquor to 2/3 cup honey and .5 cup water, we suggest starting with 1 cup liquor to start.
Now you’re ready to make your drink! Take your syrup out of the refrigerator and gather the other ingredients. Most importantly: prepare to be amazed by these gorgeous layers!
When all is said and done, you will have a gorgeous, layered cocktail that will wow your guests this holiday season! This drink has the perfect amount of sweetness and spice, letting you sip as the night comes to a close.
If you make Silver and Gold, which you should, make sure to post photos and tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. We want to see your gorgeous creations!