~Spirits!~ For those who partake, these recipes make wonderful gifts given in beautiful glass bottles. Make a toast to Love and Light! Rose’s Kahlua A recipe I’ve had for over 25 years, so long ago I don’t still remember Rose, whom I knew in my early mountain days, but many blessings to her! God rest ye merry gentlemen and women... 2 ½  c. water ¾ c. freshly ground organic coffee beans (hazelnut is divine!) 3 tbsp. pure vanilla ½ c. honey 1 fifth vodka Bring water to boil. Add coffee and let simmer about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and steep 15 minutes. Pour through cheesecloth to strain. Add vanilla and honey while coffee is still warm, allow to cool completely. Add vodka and wait one week at least. Optional: vanilla bean or cinnamon sticks Irish Cream Liqueur Serve this creamy elixir well chilled in small pretty glasses or in coffee with homemade truffles. 1 ¾ c. whiskey, rum, brandy, bourbon, rye or scotch 1  14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/3 c. heavy cream 4 tbsp. chocolate syrup 1 tsp. pure vanilla ½ tsp. almond extract Blend well and keep refrigerated. Delicious immediately, but best after flavors mellow a few days. Twin Girl’s Recipe for Woods-made Wine Crush the wild grapes of childhood discovery, squeeze into a sparkling glass bottle with water and sugar. Tuck in between oak tree roots for the winter, decant in the sun of spring magic and dappled light beneath the canopy of tender new, blowing leaves.