Holiday Spirits!
20 Dec 2017 by Simon Mayorga in Cuisine, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits
In need of some holiday ‘spirit’? With the holiday season comes a lot of celebrations – from your ugly sweater party to office holiday party to reunions with family and loved ones. You will want to have these delicious cocktail recipes handy to raise a glass and celebrate!
Tanqueray No. TEN Apple Cider Toddy
Created by mixologist Eric Ribeiro
1.5 oz Tanqueray No. TEN
2 oz Hot Apple Cider
2 Bar spoons Pumpkin Butter
.75 oz ginger Syrup
.75 oz Lemon Juice
Angostura Bitters
Dried Apple Crisp and Nutmeg for Garnish
Preparation
- Add Tanqueray No. TEN, Hot Apple Cider, Ginger Syrup, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters and Pumpkin Butter to a cocktail shaker (dry shake).
- Pour into a coffee mug.
- Garnish with Dried Apple Crisp and Nutmeg
Ideal Serving Glass:
Glass Mug
Holiday Crush
Created by mixologist Ben Scorah
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1/2 oz Apple Turmeric Cider
Clove Studded Orange for Garnish
Grated Nutmeg for Garnish
Preparation:
- Pour Tequila Don Julio Blanco into camping mug and top with hot apple turmeric cider. Stir to incorporate.
- Garnish with clove studded orange zest and light dusting of nutmeg.
Ideal Serving Glass:
Camping Mug
Baileys Dirty Chai
Created by mixologist Allison Kave
Ingredients:
1 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream
2 oz Espresso
2 oz Hot Almond Milk
1 tablespoon Chai Tea
1 teaspoon Honey
Whipped Cream, Star Anise, Honey and Espresso Powder for Garnish
Preparation:
- Combine Baileys Original Irish Cream, espresso chai tea, honey and hot almond milk in a mug and stir well.
- Top with whipped cream, star anise, a honey drizzle and dusting of espresso powder and enjoy!
Ideal Serving Glass:
Coffee Mug
Beet Me Up
Created by mixologist Carlos Ruiz
Ingredients:
1.25 oz. Black label
0.5 oz. Dry Vermouth
0.25 oz. Beet Juice
0.5 oz. Lime Juice
0.5 oz. Simple syrup
2 oz. Club Soda
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients without the club soda.
- Shake with ice and double strain into rocks glass filled with one 2×2 ice cube. Top off with club and garnish.
Buchanan’s Blackberry Smash
Ingredients:
2 oz. Buchanan‘s DeLuxe 12 Year Old
½ oz. Lemon juice
¾ oz. Simple syrup
4 Blackberries
1 Lemon wheel
2 Blackberries
Preparation:
- Muddle blackberries with simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker
- Add ice and whisky and shake until cold
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice
- Garnish with blackberries and lemon wheel
Ideal Serving Glass:
Rocks