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It’s almost rum cocktail season! I can’t wait. It’s #piratefest this weekend in Vegas, and while it’s a bit blustery it has me thinking of warmer days. What are your favorite rum cocktails?

It’s almost rum cocktail season! I can’t wait. It’s piratefest this weekend in Vegas, and while it’s a bit blustery it has me thinking of warmer days. What are your favorite rum cocktails?

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Another day of 25 days of Christmas cocktails arrives with a festive twist on a classic cocktail! 🎄🍸 Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Candy Cane White Russian, featuring candy cane vodka, coffee liqueur, and delicious creamy goodness. ❄️✨ It's the perfect sip to add a touch of merry and bright to your celebrations. 🥂✨ also this cute glassware is perfect for entertaining in your home bar!

Candy Cane White Russian

- 2 oz candy cane vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz heavy cream

Combine vodka and coffee liqueur to a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the heavy cream and stir. Enjoy!

#HolidayCheers #CandyCaneWhiteRussian #FestiveFlavors #WhiteRussian #threeingredientcocktails #thedudeabides #25daysofchristmas #christmasrecipes #winterrecipes

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✨ 25 days of Christmas cocktails begins with a Lillet Spritz with a brulee twist! 🍹🎄✨

Get into the festive spirit with this refreshing cocktail featuring @lillet.usa, a French aperitif wine. 🇫🇷✨ Sip on the perfect blend of Lillet, sparkling soda, and a bruleed orange slice! It’s simple, it’s light, and it is delicious!

Bruleed lillet spritz

2.5 oz lillet blanc
2.5 oz club soda
bruleed orange slice for garnish!

First, brulee your orange slice by patting it dry, adding a bit of sugar, and torching it! This is too much fun honestly. Combine your lillet and club soda over ice, add your fancy orange, and enjoy!

glass: @viskicraft

Tag someone who would love to try this festive Lillet Spritz and get ready to toast to the joyous holiday season! 🥂🎉✨

#LilletSpritz #HolidayCocktails #christmascocktails #homebar #christmasspritz #FestiveDrinks #HolidayCheers

Day four of *25 Days of Christmas Cocktails brings us to another cocktail from one of my favorite books, Drinking French by David Lebovitz🎄✨ Today’s featured recipe is Vin Chaud - a delicious hot mulled wine with a French twist. Warm up with the rich flavors of red wine, spices, and a touch of honey. I added an orange rind for more citrus! This is perfect for hosting as you can make it ahead of time and guests can serve themselves! Cheers to the holidays! 🍷❄️*

Recipe:

- 1 bottle (75cl) fruity red wine
- 1 whole star anise
- 2 slices fresh ginger, (no need to peel)
- 3 green cardamom pods, gently crushed
- 3 whole cloves
- Generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper - peel of one orange
- 1/4 cup honey
- Optional: 1/4 cup cognac

Pour the wine into an unheated saucepan. Add the spices and honey, and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and let it stand for 15 minutes. Reheat the wine until warm and steamy, then turn off the heat. Add the cognac if using. Pour the wine into heat-resistant glasses and serve!

Enjoy the cozy flavors of Vin Chaud and embrace the holiday spirit! 🎅🌟

*#25DaysOfChristmasCocktails #VinChaud #MulledWine #FestiveDrinks #HolidayCheer #holidaycocktails

Day 5 of 25 days of Christmas Cocktails - Let’s take the paper plane and make it Christmas! This modern classic was first crafted by bartender Sam Ross in New York City. Inspired by the classic Last Word cocktail, he added a twist of his own, resulting in the delightful Paper Plane we know and love today. 🍹🎉

Get ready to take flight this holiday season with the delightful Santa’s Paper Sleigh cocktail! ✨ This enchanting blend of bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice is absolutely divine.

Santa’s Paper Sleigh

- 3/4 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz Aperol
- 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake, and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Enjoy!

#ChristmasCocktails #PaperPlaneCocktail #HolidayCheers #25daysofchristmas #bourboncocktails #amarononino

For day 6 of 25 days of Christmas cocktails I’ve got another modern classic that naturally brings out the colors of the season naturally! The Rosita cocktail - a vibrant and sophisticated option this holiday season 🍹🌹⁣

The name “Rosita” means “little rose” in Spanish, which perfectly captures the beautiful crimson hue that the Campari imparts to this cocktail. 🌹❤️

Rosita

1.5 oz. reposado tequila (such as Partida)

.5 oz. Martini Rosso vermouth

.5 oz. Dolin dry vermouth

.5 oz. Campari

1 dash Angostura bitters

orange twist⁣

To prepare, simply stir the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Finish it off with an orange twist garnish for a touch of citrusy freshness. 🍊✨⁣

Get ready to indulge in the Rosita cocktail and let its complex and alluring taste awaken your senses. Cheers! 🥂🌹⁣

#RositaCocktail #SeasonalSips #25daysofchristmas #christmascocktails #boozeforward #tequilacocktails #holidayrecipes⁣

Having so much fun sharing all these Christmas cocktails! 🎄🎄Which one is your favorite so far?! What should I include in upcoming cocktails?

Get into the holiday spirit with a delicious Gingerbread Old Fashioned! 🎄🥃 We’ve got another use for that gingerbread syrup from last week’s gingerbread espresso martini! This festive cocktail combines the warm flavors of gingerbread with the classic Old Fashioned. It’s the perfect drink to sip on while enjoying the cozy ambiance of your home 🎉

Tag a friend who loves holiday cocktails and let us know in the comments if you’re excited to try this recipe! Stay tuned for more mouthwatering Christmas cocktails and boozy inspiration throughout our 25 days of Christmas celebration. 🎅🍹

Gingerbread old fashioned

2 oz bourbon

.25 oz gingerbread syrup

2 dashes orange bitters

orange twist to garnish

Gingerbread syrup

2 cinnamon sticks, cracked

8 whole cloves

25 g fresh ginger, sliced

1/2 whole nutmeg

1 cup water

1 cup brown sugar

2 tsp molasses (technically optional, but makes a big difference)

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to combine and chill. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Enjoy!

#GingerbreadOldFashioned #HolidayCocktails #ChristmasCheers #FestiveDrinks #CocktailRecipes #homebar #christmascocktails #oldfashioned #CheersToTheSeason

The carajillo, Spanish for courage, is the perfect two ingredient cocktail for sipping in the late afternoon or after dinner. With notes of vanilla and spice, I think it would be hard to find a two ingredient cocktail with more holiday flavor packed in! If I’m being honest, this might be better than an espresso martini.

Carajillo

2 oz licor 43
2 oz espresso or very strong coffee

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and shake well for 15 seconds. This shake is what will give you the velvety foamy texture. Strain over a large ice cube, sip, and enjoy.

Would also be great with a nice orange twist and even with some reposado tequila added hehe.

#cocktails #christmascocktails #mexicancocktails #spanishcocktails #simplecocktaip #coffeecocktail #homebar

Christmas cocktails continue today with another use for that delicious gingerbread syrup - a gingerbread rum hot toddy! Warm up from the inside out with all the best holiday flavors that pair perfectly with the dark rum. I also found these super cute cinnamon swizzle sticks which are a perfect addition! Gingerbread syrup recipe can be found on my page, or comment/DM “gingerbread” and I’ll send it right to you!

Gingerbread rum hot toddy

- 1.5 oz dark rum
- ½ oz gingerbread syrup
- 1 dash orange Bitters
- 6 oz hot water
- squeeze of lemon
- cinnamon stick for garnish

Add all ingredients in a heat safe mug, sip, and enjoy!

#hottoddy #rumcocktails #christmascocktails #homebar #holidayrecipes

Let’s play with fire some more for today’s 25 days of Christmas cocktail! This smoked rosemary old fashioned is super delicious and simple to make!

Smoking Chimney - a smoked rosemary old fashioned

2 oz bourbon

1/4 oz rosemary syrup

2 dashes angostura bitters

1 dash orange bitters

Light your rosemary on fire and place under your glass. Then, combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into smoked glass and add a sphere or block of ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and an orange twist. Enjoy!

Rosemary syrup

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

a handful of rosemary

Combine ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain into a jar and keep for up to two weeks in the fridge.

#cocktailrecipes #oldfashioned #bourboncocktails #holidaycocktails #wintercocktails #fallcocktails #homebar

25 days of Christmas cocktails continues!

Does anyone remember Emma Darcy sharing that their favorite cocktail is a negroni sbagliato? This is the white negroni version of that, and it’s perfect for the holidays! I again created a little rosemary Christmas tree held in the ice of the glass, so it makes it extra fun! Enjoy this lower-abv wintertime spritz!

White Christmas Negroni Sbagliato
- 1 oz Suze
- 1 oz lillet blanc
- 3-4 oz sparkling wine, preferably prosecco
- (optional) pomegranate arils

Combine all ingredients in your cocktail glass, and enjoy!

#WhiteNegroniSbagliato #HolidayCocktails #FestiveSips #25daysofchristmas #negronisbagliato #whitenegroni #rosemaryice #cocktailsnowglobe

25 days of Christmas cocktails continues with a delicious Candy Cane Espresso Martini! 🎄☕️🍸 This festive drink combines the rich flavors of espresso and the bright taste of peppermint from those candy canes. It’s the perfect way to indulge during the holiday season.

Candy cane espresso martini

1.5 oz candy cane vodka
1.5 oz coffee liqueur
1.5 oz fresh espresso

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake well!

candy cane vodka

450 ml vodka - perfect for crew chubby bottles
3 candy canes

Steep until candy canes dissolve! Should only take a few hours, and even less if you’d like to break down the candy canes!

#HolidayCocktails #ChristmasDrinks #PeppermintEspressoMartini #candycanemartini #christmasrecipes

Another day of 25 days of Christmas cocktails arrives with a festive twist on a classic cocktail! 🎄🍸 Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Candy Cane White Russian, featuring candy cane vodka, coffee liqueur, and delicious creamy goodness. ❄️✨ It’s the perfect sip to add a touch of merry and bright to your celebrations. 🥂✨

Candy Cane White Russian

- 2 oz candy cane vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz heavy cream

Combine vodka and coffee liqueur to a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the heavy cream and stir. Enjoy!

#HolidayCheers #CandyCaneWhiteRussian #FestiveFlavors #WhiteRussian #threeingredientcocktails #thedudeabides #25daysofchristmas #christmasrecipes #winterrecipes

25 days of Christmas cocktails continues with the rosemary pear spritz!

Rosemary Pear Spritz

1.5 oz Gin
.75 oz Elderflower Liqueur
1.5OZ pear nectar

.25 oz rosemary syrup
2 sprigs Rosemary
Prosecco, to top
rosemary and pear slices to garnish

Add gin, elderflower liqueur, pear nectar, and rosemary syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain into a highball glass over ice. Top with prosecco, garnish with rosemary and pear slices, and enjoy!

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25 days of Christmas cocktails continues with the cranberry rosemary mimosas! Perfect for preparing for a crowd and for sipping on Christmas morning as you open presents. Top it off with Prosecco and garnish with sugared cranberries and rosemary for a simple but festive cocktail! Comment or DM “garnish” and I’ll send you the video of how I made these pretty garnishes!

You can also customize the flavor easily by adding orange juice for a bit of sweet citrus flavor, or keep it out for enjoy a tangy cranberry-forward version. Also keep an eye on the cranberry juice you use as that will impact the flavor a lot. I used 100% cranberry juice from @traderjoes which isn’t sweet. Cheers to Christmas cocktails and joyful celebrations! 🍹🎄✨

Cranberry Rosemary Mimosa
.5 oz rosemary syrup
2.5 oz cranberry juice
.5 oz orange juice (optional)
Prosecco to top
Sugared cranberries and rosemary to garnish

Enjoy!

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25 days of Christmas cocktails continues with a super simple make ahead option! Sangria is great all year round, and you can really make it your own. Whatever fruit you have lying around can be thrown into the template of wine, liquor/liqueur, juice, and fresh fruit! Get creative and enjoy!

✨ *White Christmas Sangria* ✨

- 1 bottle of wine - I used a spanish white
- ¾ cup/175 ml orange liqueur
- juice of one lemon
- 1 cup pear nectar
- 1 oz rosemary syrup
- fresh fruit - I used two apples, one pear, a handful of cranberries, and one lemon

Combine ingredients and put in the fridge to cool and combine for at least four hours - even better if overnight! Pour into goblets and enjoy!

#WhiteChristmasSangria #HolidayCocktail #FestiveFlavors #christmassangria

Scenes from Thanksgiving! How was everyone’s holiday? #cocktails #hosting #holidaytablescape

25 christmas cocktails continues with the Smoked Rosemary Gimlet, a perfect concoction for the holiday season. 🌲✨ Sip on the aromatic blend of fresh lime, gin, and the subtle infusion of charred rosemary. Cheers to festive flavors and joyful moments! 🍹🎉

Smoked Rosemary Gimlet

2 oz gin

.75 oz lime juice

.75 [rosemary simple syrup](https://moodymixologist.com/blog/rosemary-simple-syrup-recipe)

Smoke a rosemary sprig and cover with your coupe glass. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake, and strain into your smoked cocktail glass. Enjoy!

#HolidayCocktails #SmokedRosemaryGimlet #gimlet #christmascocktails

If winter has you down, the dark, rich flavors of a Black Manhattan will match the energy. This twist on the classic cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet, bitter, and strong

Black Manhattan

2 oz rye

1 oz averna amaro

1 dash angostura bitters

1 dash orange bitters

garnish with a maraschino cherry

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir, then pour into a coupe or nick and nora glass

#BlackManhattan #CocktailTime #homebar #classicocktails #modernclassics

Are you able to articulate your preferred cocktail type? Or read a cocktail menu and figure out the best one for you? If yes, let’s hang and chat about it! If not, you’re in the right place for all things cocktails! What questions do you have?

One of the best and easiest ways to elevate a cocktail at home is to make some citrus salt to put around the rim! It adds an extra pop of flavor and is perfect for margaritas 🍋💜✨

It’s Sunday, and Sundays are great days for simple joys. Sometimes you want a cocktail without all the hassle, and cheeky cocktail syrups are perfect for that moment! I had high hopes for this espresso martini but you can see from my face that I was still pretty shocked at how delicious it was! Can’t wait to try their other syrups!

A Sunday kind of espresso martini
2 oz vodka
1 oz Cheeky espresso syrup
3 espresso beans for garnish

Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a martini or coupe glass.

I have been wanting to make this cocktail since I tried it last year at miracle pop up on Spring Mountain at the Sand Dollar Lounge, one of my favorite spots in Vegas. It is SO good, and I am honestly typically a bit iffy on cocktails with dairy in them. The licor 43 brings in amazing vanilla flavors that lead into the incredible minty flavor of the franca menta. But I think the earthy vanilla flavor of the pandan and coconut syrup is what truly tips this cocktail into the divine! Pandan is a leaf that is often used in South and Southeast asian cultures.

glass : vintage baccarat

Christmas Cricket Cocktail

1.5 oz blanco tequila
.5 oz @licor43usa
.25 oz branca menta
.75 oz coconut pandan syrup
.75 oz cream
2 dashes molé bitters

Grated nutmeg or dark chocolate to garnish

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and strain into a coupe, nick and nora, or small wine glass like I have used here!

Coco Pandan syrup

250 ml coconut water
125 g sugar
5 pandan leaves

Bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Strain into a container and store for up to 4 weeks in the fridge.

Let me know if youd like a video of me making the syrup itself!

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I thought it would be fun to revisit some of your favorite reels from this past year as we make way for 2024!

Today we start with a favorite Tuesday tip from May 2023! Lots of folks underestimate how important choosing the right kind of ice is when crafting a cocktail. But dilution and chilling make an enormous difference in your end result, both of which rely in part on ice. A dense, large, clear cube will melt more slowly than small ice pebbles or crushed ice, so it’s important to choose the right kind of ice!

The small size of crushed ice means more of the drinks surface area is touching the ice, which causes the drink to chill more quickly without over-diluting. This is particularly useful in drinks that require quick cooling, such as Mint Juleps and Mojitos.

It is also useful for thinning out syrups and juices, making it ideal for many tiki drinks. The tiny pebbles will thin out the liquids, creating a snow cone effect that adds just the right amount of dilution to these spirit-forward cocktails, while keeping them consistently chilled.

So next time you’re making a refreshing summer cocktail, don’t forget to grab the ice crusher or Lewis bag and add some crushed ice!

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Raise your glasses to history with the classic French 75 cocktail! 🥂Originating from World War I, this bubbly concoction was said to have the kick of a French 75mm field gun. Combining the brightness of lemon, the botanicals of gin, and the effervescence of champagne, it is defeinitely a crowd pleaser!

I have always served french 75s in coupes, but I recently learned from cocktail history king Jeffereyt Morgenthaler that they were originally meant to be served in a collins glass, similar to a Tom Collins! That is how they appeared in the cocktail book by Harry MacElhone, who credited “MacGarry”, a bartender at Buck’s Club in London. Here is a french 75 recipe for ya!

Classic French 75

1. 1 oz Gin
2. .5 oz Fresh lemon juice
3. .5 oz 2:1 simple syrup
4. Champagne, to top

Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a champagne flute, then top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

I recently stopped by @lvnowtv and made a hibiscus French 75! If you would like to make a hibiscus version, make this hibiscus syrup and directly substitute for simple syrup. See how easy it is to get creative with the classics?!

Hibiscus syrup (2:1)

1 part water
2 parts sugar
1/4 part dried hibiscus

Combine water and sugar in a sauce pan and heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and steep dried hibiscus for 15 minutes. Let cool then strain into a storage bottle. Keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Hey, cocktail fans! Another Tuesday Tip time. Let’s talk about adding salt to a margarita glass! This does amazing things for balancing the sweet and tart flavors of the margarita and you can even get a little wild and add tajin or fresh grated citrus rind!

1. Rub a lime wedge around your glass rim. This helps the salt stick.
2. Spread coarse kosher salt on a flat plate
3. Dip the rim of your glass into the salt, and twist it for even coverage.

And there you have it! A perfectly salted margarita glass. Cheers!

This super savory and delicious cocktail from Seattle bartender Jamie Boudreau brings together ingredients from Spain, Italy and Mexico - sherry, Cynar, and tequila. This booze-forward cocktail is truly delicious. It was the perfect cocktail to test out my Tepotzli mixing glass my sister got me for Christmas. It is so gorgeous I can barely stand to use it!

What are you drinking on the first day of spring?

Latin Trifecta

- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounce Cynar
- 1/2 ounce dry sherry (oloroso)
- 3 dashes orange bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with a flamed orange twist.

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Discover the history of the alluring Coupe in my blog post “Through the Drinking Glass: The Coupe.” 🍸 Link in stories & bio!

We’re diving into its rich history, its role in the world of cocktails, and why this classic glassware deserves a spot in your home bar.

Do you prefer a coupe or a flute when drinking champagne?

The white lady cocktail was invented in 1919 and this recipe comes from Harry’s Bar in Paris! It’s super delicious and pretty simple!

- 2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur or triple sec
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 egg white

#cocktails #homebar #kindredspirits

🥂 We’re introducing our 5 Bottle Bar: The Classics - a carefully curated guide designed to elevate your home bartending game without overwhelming you.

With this guide, you’ll be mixing up Old fashioned cocktails, martinis, and your own creations like a pro in no time.

Impress your guests, or simply treat yourself to a well-deserved cocktail. Link in bio - cheers!🍹🍸🥃 #KindredSpirits #CocktailKit #ClassicCocktails

If you are looking for a simple but beautiful cocktail this sparkling paloma is the one! You can build it right in the glass honestly you can pretty much eyeball it! Combine tequila, lime juice, and sparkling grapefruit juice and either top with a bit of salt or rim your cocktail glass. Perfect for easter brunch or really anytime. Cheers!

Sparkling paloma
1.5 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
3 oz sparkling grapefruit juice
a bit of sea salt

Combine in a glass and enjoy!

This whiskey might not actually be neat but I had to 😂

Welcome to another Tuesday tips! Today we are talking about the simple beauty of built cocktails. Some cocktails require a shaker or a mixing glass, but built cocktails are assembled right in the glass they’re served in, making them perfect for simple mixes that don’t need a shake or stir. It’s all about layering - ice first, spirits next, and mixers to top it off. 🙌

In a nutshell, built cocktails are all about simplicity, straightforward preparation, and a stunning presentation. So, here’s to built cocktails - easy to make, a delight to look at, and a joy to sip! 🥂 #KSTuesdaytips #cocktailrecipes #easycocktails #builtcocktails #cocktailtips

This one is sooooo delicious - the blackberry elderflower sour! This uses the blackberry syrup I shared earlier this week to make a gorgeous summer sour cocktail! This refreshing cocktail perfectly blends the rich, fruity sweetness of blackberries with the delicate floral notes of elderflower. I made this inspired by our honeymoon trip to Scotland, and used Neptune gin from @hendricksgin and that was the perfect choice! We loved how elderflower was used in the cuisine there, so this was so fun to make!

Blackberry elderflower sour

**1.75 oz gin**

**.5 oz elderflower liqueur**

**.75 oz blackberry syrup**

1 oz lemon juice

.5 oz egg white

Shake and double strain into a coupe, nick and Nora, or sour glass. Cheers!