Cooking at Home: A Cup of Cheer

When you write recipes for stuffing in July, there's a good chance you're not in the mood for traditional holiday foods when the season finally arrives. That's why we do build-your-own pizzas at my house on Christmas Day, with peppermint ice cream sundaes for dessert.

Part of our family's tradition for this less-than-traditional meal is sipping on craft cocktails as we make and bake our pies. Every year, our holiday beverage is a little something different. I quite favor gin and tequila most of the year, but Christmas brings out the whiskey lover in me. Whiskey and bourbon go really well with the ingredients I enjoy this time of year, like tangerines, apples and pecans. Mildly anise-flavored tarragon plays nicely with apples, and both will complement the sweeter vanilla and woody-nutty notes in bourbon.

This year's concoction, Apple Tarragon Fizz, features bourbon with Minnesota Grown apple cider and the essence of fresh tarragon. When topped with a few bubbles, it's sure to stir up plenty of Christmas cheer.

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Warmly,
Rachael

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