There’s an old Valentine’s Day saying that goes, “Candy is
nicer, but liquor is quicker.” It’s really a lovely sentiment, but implies you
have to choose one or the other. Hopefully this beautiful and delicious
homemade cinnamon liqueur will prove that you can use both.

This is dead simple to make, and I was pleasantly surprised
at how delicious it came out. As I mention in the video, the candy’s spicy
cinnamon flavor and sweetness really mellows the burn of drinking straight 80-proof
booze. This makes for some very smooth sipping, but at the same time demands
at least a modicum of restraint.

I enjoyed mine neat, but imagine this would be great over
ice, maybe with a splash of soda. I’m also wondering how it would be in a mug
of hot cider, and by wondering, I mean obsessed with finding out. Stay tuned.

I’d like to extend a very special thanks to my friend, and
fellow food blogger, Sean Timberlake. Sean publishes Hedonia and Punk Domestics, and he’s the one who turned me on to this brilliant elixir. His only
request was that I use the knowledge for good, and not evil. Sorry, too late!

Anyway, giving edible gifts like chocolate is very
traditional on Valentine’s Day, so why not a drinkable gift? And if you do
decide to bottle some up, don’t forget your own customized warning label, as it
will really show how much you care. I hope you and your Valentine give this a
try soon. Enjoy!