Edible Vancouver Island November/December 2023

WORDS + RECIPES EDIBLE MAINE STAFF PHOTO DEREK BISSONNETTE STYLING CATRINE KELTY Thermos Love RECIPES FOR WARM DRINKS THAT TRAVEL WELL

Whether we’re talking about your grandmother’s vintage plaid thermos that might shatter if you drop it, or a brand new L.L. Bean Stainless Steel Vacuum Bottle with a rubberized base for stability, traveling with a warm drink on a cold winter day is a welcome addition to any outdoor activity. We’ve assembled four recipes for wintertime cocktails and four tips on how to set yourself up for success so they will be warm when you need them. THERMOS TIP 1 Start with a warm canister. To keep cocktails hot for the longest possible time, preheat the inside of your thermos by filling it with boiling water, covering it, and letting it sit while you make your cocktail. Dump the warm water into an ice cube tray (boiled water makes for clearer cubes) before filling it with one of the recipes below. THERMOS TIP 2 Don’t waste the good stuff. A funnel helps avoid spills when transferring a hot drink into the thermos. THERMOS TIP 3 Check the seal. To ensure an airtight seal between the cap and the mouth of your thermos, tighten the cap, then loosen it for a moment before tightening it again to release any trapped air. THERMOS TIP 4 Know your limit. While a top-of-the-line thermos (vacuum insulated and made of stainless steel) can keep hot drinks hot for 30 hours, in general a thermos will operate in the range of six to 12 hours.without excluding sober guests from the joy of a unique, indulgent drink. “You almost get a placebo effect, because it’s just fun to have a nice glass of something,” Demers says. THE CARAJILLO This classic Spanish cocktail, also very popular in Mexico, is a fine stand-in for dessert. | Serves 4 2 cups hot brewed espresso 6-8 ounces Licor 43 lemon twists 1/2 cup vanilla sugar Combine hot espresso and Licor 43 in a thermos. To serve, run a lemon twist around the rim of a cup and dip the cup in the vanilla sugar. Fill the cup with carajillo and garnish with lemon twist.

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