Chilled Mocha Eggnog

1. 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
2. 1 tablespoon hot water
3. 4 cups eggnog
4. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
5. 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6. 1/2 cup whipping cream
7. 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
8. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a bowl, dissolve coffee in water. Add eggnog, brown sugar and cinnamon; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Chill. In a mixing bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Pour eggnog mixture into glasses; top with whipped cream.

Yield: 4 servings

Mulled Wine

1. 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine, such as Merlot
2. 1 cup water
3. 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
4. 3 whole cloves
5. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6. 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
7. Pinch of ground allspice
8. 2 strips fresh orange peel
9. 2 strips fresh lemon peel

1. Combine wine, water, sugar, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, orange and lemon peel in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings