Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes

White House Eggnog Makes 12 servings, 2 quarts Notes: Some members of the White House Residence staff recommend making the eggnog days in advance and allowing it to rest in the refrigerator until just before serving, to enrich the flavors. Others have suggested the addition of a pint of eggnog ice cream be placed in the punchbowl and allowed to melt into the eggnog as it’s served. I’ve tried letting the eggnog rest for several days and it was even stronger […]

HOT HOT HOT Chocolate This is the greatest recipe! On a cold day, this will warm you up fast (and possibly clear out your nasal passages at the same time). Though this hot chocolate is non-alcoholic, it almost tastes like an adult drink, the flavors are so complex, but kids will love the bang of the cayenne mixed with the sweetness of the chocolate. Serves: 6 Prep time: ten minutes

Serves: 1 Prep time: 10 minutes

Cucumber Vodka with Basil  (Bottle should be left in freezer for several hours before using)