Mulled Cider
Let’s kick it off with the traditional holiday party punch. Mulled cider is a simple, tasty recipe that is a great way to warm up a crowd, literally. You can even cheat and buy pre-packaged mulling spices.… Read more
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Mountain Tea
This week’s drink is perfect for the darkening skies upon us. Get out of the cold and warm up with this spiked blackberry tea. We think the folks over at Canadian Club submitted this one, but we are not entirely sure. Who cares? It’s down right tasty!… Read more
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Black Velvet
Time to start breaking out the Holiday cocktails. I thought we’d kick off the season with an easy favorite featuring Guinness and Champagne. That right, Guinness and Champagne, of course, you could use prosecco, Asti or any other sparkling wine. Courtesy of Guinness.… Read more
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Ashes to Ashes
According to creator H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixr in San Francisco, this cocktail honors the multicultural melding of Aztec and Spanish traditions from which Dia de los Muertos was born. Traditional Mexican ingredients such as agave are paired with Spanish ingredients such as Pedro Ximenez Sherry, and finished by sprinkled cinnamon, metaphorical ashes if you will.… Read more
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Harvest Highball
Autumn is my favorite season. The weather is mild but not yet cold. Nature changes colors. And it’s time for apple drinks!
The Harvest Highball uses apple cider, ginger liqueur, rye whiskey, and just a touch of cinnamon. It is a crisp, dry cocktail with an apple overtone and a ginger kick. The cinnamon and apple mixed just enough to make me think of fresh baked apple pie.
Ingredients-
1 1/2 oz rye whiskey
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Irish Tea Punch
The holidays are coming! Not that we need an excuse to whip out the punch bowl, but this is the season. What party is complete with out punch? This week we’re featuring on a classic whiskey tea punch. It’s easy, tasty and will leave you guests full of cheer.… Read more
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Heather 81
Welcome autumn with this honeyed cocktail from Grey Goose Vodka! The honey comb garnish is beautiful and delicious. If you want to play with flavors, try blackberry honey, lavender honey, or another floral honey for a more intense taste. Photo and recipe courtesy of Grey Goose Vodka.… Read more
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Shrinking Violet Champagne Cocktail
Champagne cocktails are a fun way to celebrate … or just feel like you’re celebrating. The Shrinking Violet gets its delicate flavor and lovely color from crème de violette, a brandy-based liqueur made with violets. The liqueur gives a delicate sweetness and floral aroma to the cocktail, complementing the champagne rather than covering it up. Add a pansy, violet or viola for garnish!… Read more
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Red Rooster Sour
The name Red Rooster is a play on words referencing the savoriness of the cocktail, since the recipe idea came from the Mexican chunky-style salsa pico de gallo, which means rooster’s beak. This cocktail was created for and built around the flavor profile of Fortaleza Tequila, whose blanco is incredibly herbaceous and vegetal. The rooster is also a big part of the Sauza family’s history and family crest. Guillermo Sauza is the sole owner … Read more
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Queen of Mexico
With Mexican Independence Day coming up, reader Kanhaiya thought this cocktail would be appropriate to share. Tequila, Dark Rum combined with pineapple, orange and lime juice and a touch of nutmeg are combined for a tasty treat to toast the day.… Read more
