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‘If you are saying, “More garlic, Maya!”’ Yes, I say! Try it, you might like it.  or orange extract use that instead of vanilla. Use what you think sounds good.  Combine water, lemon juice, lavender, ginger, honey/maple syrup, garlic (if using) and tea bags in a non- reactive pan and boil. Remove from heat and steep for five minutes. Strain and enjoy either hot or cold.  Brew coffee, add sugar, let cool, add rum or vodka and vanilla bean or extract. Store in a fancy bottle for three weeks or so, then bring to friends as a winter time gift. HOMEMADE KAHLUA Well, technically this isn’t Kahlua because it’s with rum as a base. Call it tasty coffee vanilla rum if you want. Everyone raves about it either way. 2 1/2 cups strong and hot fresh brewed coffee 4 cups sugar 2 1/4 cups rum or vodka 1 inch vanilla bean or 3 Tablespoons vanilla extract If you like the sound of almond ADVOCAAT I’ll be real here, I don’t actually drink much, or at all, but this advo- caat (Dutch eggnog) might make me change my mind.  a double boiler and add brandy, slow- ly, very slowly, while stirring with a whisk or fork until the whole quart of brandy is mixed in. Take off heat and allow to cool. Serve in cups, with whipped cream, because exactly what is needed when it is cold out is boozy eggy whipped cream. Serves eight, more or less, depending on the debauchery of you and your guests. 12 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla or any other extract you like. Coffee extract might be really good here.  1 quart brandy Measure out sugar and beat with eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Pour egg mixture into the top part of Elderberry We print CENIZO ~ let us work for you, too. From rack cards and brochures to directories and guides … From maps and post cards to flyers and magazines … Our careful customer service and Web-based seminars will help you create an outstanding publication. Call us for prices and details 210-804-0390 shweiki.com Cenizo Fourth Quarter 2018 21