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  • Churro Margarita

    February 22 is National Margarita Day, so of course we’re gonna have a margarita recipe this week. Sure,  this isn’t a “traditional” margarita, but who doesn’t like churros? The tequila blends well with the Licor 43 and Irish Creme, replacing lime juice and Tuaca is nice substitute for triple sec.

    Ever wonder where the Margarita came from?

    Though we may never be sure of its true origin. The most popular anecdote claims that Carlos “Danny” … Read more

  • Italian Toddy

    Oh my, it is cold everywhere. So cold that some have declared Global Warming over! Of course, we know it is cold because it is winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. So what does this have to do with cocktails? Nothing, except this little number will warm you up. Made with Tuaca, a 70-proof brandy-based Italian liqueur with flavors of vanilla and orange.… Read more

  • Holiday Cocktails from Chivas Regal

    Courtesy of Chivas Regal.

    December Cocktail

    Ingredients:
    1 ¼ oz Chivas Regal 12 yo
    Dash cinnamon syrup
    2 oz apple juice

    Instructions:
    Build all the ingredients in an old-fashioned glass and add ice cubes. (Cinnamon syrup can be made by mixing equal parts of powder sugar and warm water. Heat with a stick of cinnamon and let rest until cold, when the cinnamon will have infused fully). Garnish with a pinch of Cinnamon powder, flamed.… Read more

  • Holiday Cocktails from Hiram Walker

    Winter Slumber

    Ingredients:
    1 part whiskey or bourbon
    ½ part Hiram Walker pumpkin spice liqueur
    ¼ part chai
    1–½ part heavy whipping cream
    Cinnamon & sugar for rim garnish

    Instructions:
    Place liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar.

    Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp

    Ingredients:
    1 part premium whiskey
    ½ part Hiram Walker gingerbread liqueur
    1-½ part apricot nectar
    1-½ part sparkling … Read more