George Batrus from Tom & Joe’s Diner in Altoona shares his recipe for various holiday beverages.

1.  Hot Spiced Apple Tea.  (I like this better than a hot apple cider since it is quite a bit less sugar)

Ingredients:

Favorite blend/brand of Hot Tea

Apple Slice

Cinnamon Stick

Crown Royal Regal Apple

2. Traditional Spiked Egg Nog (Complete with Christmas Vacation Moose Glass!!) haha

Ingredients:

1/2 Gallon Egg Nog

1/2 cup of Spiced Rum

1/2 cup Light Whiskey

Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg

3.  White Russian Hot Toddy

Ingredients:

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 cups freshly brewed hot coffee

1/4 cup dark rum

1/2 cup coffee flavored liqueur

Whipped cream

Visit Tom & Joe’s Diner in Downtown Altoona at 1201 13^th Avenue, online, Facebook, or give them a call at (814) 943-3423 for more information.