1. Spice Up Your Night With Hot Buttered Rum

The Harry Potter series floated the notion of butterbeer. Although one can only imagine what it tastes like, you won’t need a degree from Hogwarts to fix this potion.

Gather These Ingredients

• 3 ½ ounces of room-temperature butter
• 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
• Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum
• Boiling water

Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl until it is a cream. Scoop a glob and place it in a bourbon glass. Pour in boiling water and mix thoroughly. Then add a shot of spiced rum and stir.

2. Chai-Infused Hot Toddy

The Hot Toddy is an old-school classic that may bring back some fond memories. This chai-infused hot beverage puts a contemporary spin on the iconic beverage you may enjoy.

Gather These Ingredients

• 4 cups of hot water
• 8 chai tea bags
• ½ cup of granulated sugar
• 2 cups of milk
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum

Bring the water to a boil and integrate the chai tea bags. Steep for up to 10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the chai flavor. Bring the milk to a mild boil and mix in the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Remove the tea bags and combine the two hot mixtures together. Pour into mugs and add spiced rum to the strength you desire.

3. Easy-Make Hot Orange-Infused Cider

Hot cider is a welcome classic fall and winter beverage. This orange-twist on traditional recipes is as easy as pie to make. Well, easier than pie.  

Gather These Ingredients

• 2 liters of quality apple cider
• 1 ripe orange (sliced)
• American whiskey (of choice)
• 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Warm the cider over low heat on the stove. Once warm, add the orange slices, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. Use a ladle to scoop the hot cider into a mug and add whiskey to the desired amount.

We hope our Candlewood North residents find these hot beverage recipes useful. If you or a friend would like more information about our Northridge apartments, call us today.

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It’s nice to come home to your Northridge apartments and whip up an adult beverage. But whether you’re making a single serving or mixing cocktails for guests, some drinks can get expensive. You don’t really need a cocktail that has 15 different ingredients to enjoy yourself. Here are three easy-to-make, cheap cocktails that you can whip up anytime without overspending.  

Hot Toddy 

When it’s chilly outdoors, a hot toddy is a classic drink that will warm you up. It’s easy to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand. 

What You’ll Need: 

• 1.5 ounces of rum, brandy, or whiskey 
• 1 cup of hot water
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tea bag
• ¼ of a lemon 

How to Make It:
Coat the bottom of your mug with a bit of honey. Add the liquor as well as the lemon juice. Heat water and add tea bag, making hot tea. Pour tea into the mug and stir well. Drink immediately. 

Cuba Libre 

The Cuba Libre is not only a popular drink, but you can also make it in a jiffy. The mix of rum and Coke are classic, and a bit of lemon juice lightens it up. 

What You’ll Need: 

• 2 ounces of light rum
• Coke
• Half a lemon, juiced

How to Make It:
Squeeze the lemon juice into a glass, and then top with the rum. Fill the rest of the glass with Coke, or Diet Coke if desired. Add ice cubes if you prefer it chilled. 

Cape Codder 

A Cape Codder is a simple drink that consists of a shot of vodka and a bit of juice on ice. It’s generally made with cranberry juice, and a bit of vodka and cranberry juice are inexpensive ingredients. 

What You’ll Need: 

• 2 ounces of vodka 
• 3 ounces of cranberry juice (use lite juice if you want to reduce calories and sugar)
• Lime wedges 

How to Make It: 

Pour vodka into a highball glass along with ice cubes. Top with the cranberry juice. Stir well to combine. Squeeze a wedge of lime into the drink and then add the lime to the drink. 

You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a cocktail alone or with friends. If you’re drinking with friends looking for apartments in Northridge, CA, have them contact our office to learn more about the options we have available. 

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