At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Rich Spiked Eggnog Mocha

If you are like me, you like your holidays with a little extra “ho ho ho”.

A little extra jingle in your bells- and in your holiday treats.

There is nothing more comforting or festive than a warm, creamy, delicious drink that has been spiked with plenty of caffeine (and rum) to make you ready to take on all that holiday fun!

drink in a white mug with whipped cream and chocolate chips

I received a new Ninja Coffee Station to try out (more on this awesome machine soon!), and it got me inspired to make some festive coffee drinks this season.

And what is more festive than eggnog and spiced rum with your coffee??

This drink is obviously meant for later in the day (don’t start your day with one and then drive- yikes!), so you can always swap it out for decaf coffee.

Or hide your keys and start sipping these at dawn… like I surely have never, ever done during a holiday before… 😉