DIY Winter Cocktails

Jan. 15, 2019

Photography by Annaleah De Masi

With the holidays behind us and several months of early sunsets and potential snowpocalypse weather patterns before spring arrives, consumers may be looking for ways to bring cocktail culture to their homes instead of a night on the town.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with one of our Beverage Development Managers, Natalia Cardenas, to share some at-home mixology magic to share with your customers.

Irish Farewell

1.5 oz. Irish Whiskey
1 oz. Turbinado Sugar
5 oz. Hot Black Coffee
Top Whipped Cream

Glassware: Irish Coffee mug
Method: Combine all ingredients into tempered glass (except whipped cream). Stir to incorporate and slowly pour whipped cream up to rim.
Garnish: Grated nutmeg

Oaxaca Chocolate Caliente

1.5 oz. mezcal
5 oz. hot chocolate
Pinch Cayenne Pepper

Glassware: Tempered mug
Method: Combine all ingredients into tempered glass and stir to incorporate.
Garnish: Mini Marshmallows

Wintering in Jerez

2 oz. dark rum
.5 oz. amaro
.5 oz. PX Sherry
2 dashes aromatic bitters

Glassware: Stemmed cocktail glass
Method: Combine all ingredients into mixing glass over ice. Stir to chill and incorporate. Strain.
Garnish: Orange twist

Hair of the Nog

2 oz. bourbon
.75 oz. maple syrup
.75 oz. black coffee
.75 oz. amaro montenegro
1 dash cardamom bitters
1 whole egg

Glassware: Stemmed cocktail glass
Method: Combine all ingredients into mixing glass except ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify. Add ice to shaker and shake for 10 seconds; strain into chilled stemmed cocktail glass
Garnish: Grated nutmeg

Señor Sabroso

1.5 oz. reposado tequila
.75 oz. port
.75 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. ruby red grapefruit juice
2 sage leaves
2 dashes aromatic bitters

Glassware: Collins/tall
Method: Add all ingredients to shaker tin, add ice and seal. Shake five seconds, strain into glass with fresh ice.
Garnish: Sage leaves

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