The Pfister is in the midst of revamping its hot-drink menu, says Keith Halfmann, food and beverage manager. Warm Up the Cold North Hot drinks are also popular up north, even if it's only as far away as Ozaukee County. Mortons', at N56-W6339 Center St., has 14 kinds of hot drinks. It is also one of the most traditional. Sweet and simple, the combination of cider and rum smells as warm as it tastes.
Schnapps is poured into instant hot chocolate and topped with the dreaded canned whipped topping.
N2484 County O, in Delavan, they ladle out wassail with the season, which is now through Jan. 1. Wassail is a party punch of cognac or rum blended with cider, some fruits and nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Legend has it that the punch got its name through a bad translation between England and its colonies. It seems the punch was named for the toast that was given most frequently each time it was served. The recipe at Millie's includes a mix of apple juice, cranberry juice, cinnamon, cloves and one secret ingredient.