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Bicerin Recipe - Creamy Piemontese Cocoa-Coffee - Bicerin
If it's cold out, few things are as nice as Bicerin, a sinful drink prepared in Torino from coffee, cocoa, and whipped milk. A little goes a long way -- the word bicerin means little glass -- and if you like it you'll be joining august company: Alexandre Dumas, Italo Calvino, Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso were all Bicerin fans.
Vin Brulè Recipe
There's nothing quite so warm and welcoming when it's cold out than a steaming mug of vin brulè, or heated, spiced wine. The people of the Val Camonica, up in the snowy Alps, make it all winter long to keep the chill at bay.
Brandied Cherries -- Ciliegie Sotto Spirito
Come spring, cherries flood the markets and it's time to put them to good use. Eating is one of the best, but it's not the only. You can make brandied cherries, storing them in spirits for the winter.
Sgropin Recipe - An Italian Cocktail - Sgropin
Finally, last week a reader posted a request for Sgropin, on the Italian Cuisine forum. I wasn't familiar with it, but Warren says...
Fresh Black Currant Liqueur Recipe
Iwan writes, "This is my favourite home made liqueur."
Canned Apples in Syrup Recipe - Mele Sciroppate
Canned Apples in Syrup, or Mele Sciroppate: This is an excellent way to carry the flavors of winter over into the summer months, when the apples and their syrup will be quite pleasant over vanilla ice cream or perhaps a spongy cake. Though they do contain alcohol the mixture isn't that strong -- about 40 proof.
Cherry Liqueur Recipe - Cigliegiolo
Cigliegiolo, or Cherry Liqueur: One of the finest things to do with an amarena cherry short of eating it! Ciliegiolo is a perfect after dinner cordial, to be enjoyed with friends on a cold winter night when cherry season is far away. Alcohol content about 40%.
Walnut Liqueur Recipe - Nocino - Walnut Liqueur Recipe
Nocino, or Walnut liqueur, is quite tasty and extremely delicate. It's also easy to make, and a great gift.
Sangria Caliente Recipe - Spicy Italian Sangria
Sangria may be Spanish in origin, but this tasty mixture of fruit and wine has become popular in Italy too.
Strawberry Liqueur Recipe - Fragolo
Fragolo, or Strawberry Liqueur: This is a sweet strawberry liqueur, with an alcohol content of about 40%. It's quite nice in the winter after dinner.
Raspberry Liqueur Recipe - Lamponino - Raspberry Liqueur Recipe
Lamponi are raspberries, and this raspberry liqueur is a great way to preserve the memories of a woodland meadow in August for the winter months. Alcohol content about 40%.
Citrus Liqueur Recipe - Agrumino
Agrumino, or Citrus Liqueur: A tasty liqueur made from lemon and orange zest, which is a very pleasant close to a meal, or perfect sprinkled over ice cream in the summer. It will also be handy in mixing up cocktails. Alcohol content about 40%.
OranPear - Orange and Pear Liqueur Recipe
OranPear: A sweet liqueur made from oranges and pears, which is very tasty over ice cream or in fruit cocktails, and will be a pleasant reminder of winter when the thermometer's too high to contemplate. Alcohol content about 30%.
Amaro Alle Erbe - Italian Herbal Liqeur Recipe
Amaro is the quintessential after dinner cordial, made with all sorts of herbs. This recipe yields a simple amaro that's fairly dry and not too strong, about 30% alcohol. A tiny glass will be very tasty at the end of a meal, and will spread a pleasing warmth through your insides.
Rosolio Recipe - A Delicate Italian Liqueur Recipe
Alex writes, "I am looking for a recipe for an Italian Liqueur that is made with grain alcohol, lemon, and milk.... A little old lady from Italy used to live in my neighborhood and made it." The combination might sound odd, but the liqueur is crystal clear -- the acidity of the lemon curdles the milk, and the curds stay behind when you filter it prior to bottling it.
Raspberry Syrup Recipe - Sciroppo di Lamponi
When raspberries come into season in late summer, it's time to transform them into a tasty raspberry syrup for ice cream and many other things.
Blackberry Syrup Recipe - Sciroppo di More
Blackberry syrup is an extraordinarily refreshing late summer treat! Perfect for ice water or Italian Ices, on ice cream, or over pancakes.
Cherry Syrup Recipe - Sciroppo di Ciliegie
Cherry Syrup is perfect in summer, with Italian ices or in chilled water.
Currant Syrup Recipe - Sciroppo di Ribes
Currant Syrup is extremely refreshing in summer and a perfect base for a granita or an Italian Ice.
Citron Syrup Recipe - Sciroppo di Cedro
Though the recipe title is citron syrup, and citrons will be quite nice, lemons will do well in their stead and make for a very refreshing lemon syrup.
Mother-In-Law's Milk Recipe - Latte di Suocera
La Suocera is as proverbial in Italy as she is anywhere else, and Italians (especially daughters-in-law) have come up with all sorts of ways to keep them content; one of the most popular items in candy stands at fairs is addormenta suocere, candied nuts that supposedly send mothers-in-law off into a deep sleep (my mother-in-law simply enjoys them). Those who like to make liqueurs at home can also try with this milk.
Dried Apricot Liqueur Recipe
Quick and easy, this dried apricot liqueur is the perfect way to bring summer into the picture at any time of year.
Papaya and Watermelon Shake Recipe - Frullato di Papaia e Anguria
Watermelon is an excellent base for making a shake, and this fruit shake is another fine summer treat. The yield will depend upon how big your slices of fruit are.
Peach and Watermelon Shake Recipe - Frullato di Pesca e Cocomero
Watermelon is an excellent base for making a shake, and this fruit shake is another fine summer treat. The yield will depend upon how big your slices of fruit are.
Acetello - Vinaigrette
Acetello, or Vinaigrette: This is a truly ancient drink; the Romans called it posca, and considered it to be the symbol of poverty. And it was something the poor could easily afford, but it is also thirst quenching, especially in hot weather.