Then mix them up with your favorite sodium chloride in a small bowl.
Transfer to an airtight container and set aside for at least twenty four hours to let the flavors meld.
Flavored salts retain their flavor for up to a year, but they probably wont make it that long.
Store your creation in an airtight container for up to a year.
Stir the syrup into the salt and dry it out in the oven as described above.
Microwave for about two minutes, stir, and repeat until everything is completely combined.
Cover the mixture and refrigerate until firm.
Once its scoopable, shape into little morsels and wrap each one in plastic wrap.
Like the hot chocolate above, this recipe also has a mere three ingredients.
(Earn even more extra credit by includinga bottle of red wine for mixing in.)
(I mean, lets be real: Its basically hot chocolate with a slight jolt.)
Break six to eight candy canes into two-inch pieces and add them to pot.
Continue to cook until the candy canes have dissolved and then bring the whole thing to a boil.
Making bitters is slightly more involved than some of these other edible gifts, but its not difficult.
You should check outour extensive guide on the subject, but heres the basic procedure.
Here are some options to get you going.
(One to two teaspoons of dried plant parts in four ounces of alcohol should do it.)
First of all, youll want to pick a cocktail with a bit of staying power.
Stir everything together in a pitcher, funnel into a pretty glass bottle, and chill.
Illustration by Sam Woolley.
Photos byLarry Hoffman,Sharis Berries, and Claire Lower.
