Drinks For The Holidays Hot Caramel Apple Cocktail 1 quart + 1 1/2 cups apple cider 1 1/2 cups Apple liqueur 1 cup spiced rum 1/2 cup caramel-flavored syrup 3 apples, chopped 4 cinnamon sticks Caramel Apple Suckers (optional) Place everything in the slow cooker (except the suckers). Cook on the low setting for 1-2 hours. Serve warm. Slow Cooker Gingerbread Mocha • 2 cups chocolate milk • 2 cups freshly brewed coffee • 1/3 cup molasses • 1 tsp ground ginger • ½ cup International Delight Gingerbread Latte creamer 1. Combine all ingredients into slow cooker and set on low. Stir occasionally to make sure the molasses and ginger dissolve. 2. Low is the perfect setting for me to get a hot but not too hot mug of this mocha. Use the setting that works for you. 3. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of ginger and cinnamon if desired. Slow Cooker Egg Nog Lattes • ½ gallon egg nog • 4 cups (use a measuring cup) hot brewed coffee • ½ tsp. vanilla • ½ tsp ground nutmeg • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon • whipped cream for serving (I use Reddi-Whip) • Nutmeg and Cinnamon Sticks for garnish 1. Place the eggnog, coffee, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon into a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. 2. Cover, and cook on HIGH for 1-1.5 hours until heated. Serve with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg for garnish. Slow Cooker Spiced Wine • 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (choose something fruity but not too sweet. Merlot, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon all work well) • 1/4 cup honey • 1 orange, zested and juiced THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE What are you planning? Vermillion Hy-Vee Wine & Beer has a wide range of options. Everyday Discounts! 10% OFF 6 or more bottles of wine or create your own 6 pack of bottle beer $8.99 Vermillion 525 W. Cherry St., Vermillion 605.624.5574 24vHERVOICEvNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016