Ring in the new year with this Empress 75. Bubbly drinks scream celebration, and the beautiful color of this cocktail makes it even better.
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Happy National Hot Toddy day! It’s officially way below freezing today in NYC, so it’s a perfect time to celebrate. This is a spin on a more traditional toddy, and I added a bit of Haus’ Ginger Yuzu aperitif!
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This brilliant riff on a traditional Alexander swaps out cognac for Empress Gin and I couldn’t be more awe-struck by this frosty blue color! I decided to experiment a little bit further by using butterscotch schnapps instead of creme de cacao, and the results were so tasty. The notes of toasted nuttiness from the butterscotch pair so well with the dark complexity of the chocolate bitters, which ultimately balances perfectly with the brightness of Empress.
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I recently stumbled upon a store in Nolita, a borough of Manhattan north of Little Italy, called The Meadow. They specialize in bitters, salt, and chocolate, and flowers (what’s not to love), and I had to have these Yuzu Bitters by Miracle Mile. If you ever have the chance to visit this store in New York (they even have a location in Portland, OR!), definitely go! You won’t be disappointed.
This maple mezcal sour is bright, silky, and smokey.
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What I love about this is the fact that you can use any amaro that you love. For mine, I used Amaro Montenegro, with flavors like orange zest, vanilla, coriander, and clove — which is perfect for a Christmas Day sipper.
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You know what time it is! Making eggnog from scratch is so satisfying and SO rewarding, especially because you can experiment with different flavors! I was definitely on a gingerbread kick this holiday season, so I had to create this gingerbread eggnog that truly tastes like Christmas in a glass.
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If you follow me you know I love a good seasonal smash, and I realized I hadn’t done a holiday drink with thyme! Here’s the cherry thyme bourbon smash, with my new found love Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro — the notes of the hibiscus in the amaro play nicely with the tartness of the cherries!
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This is basically mulled wine in sangria form… So sign me up for an entire pitcher of this because it’s so cozy, bright, delicious (and not overly sweet)!
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We all know the absolute hold espresso martinis have over us this year, and this Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini has just taken this obsession to an entirely new level… one of your favorite seasonal coffees has just gone boozy!
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If you’ve had a bottle of butterscotch schnapps sitting in the back of your liquor cabinet for too long, this is your sign to make this SALTED. CARAMEL. BUTTERSCOTCH. WHITE. RUSSIAN. I know. It’s a lot. And to be honest, if you’re not new around here, you know I’m not even a huge fan of sweet drinks… But this… This is different. This is dessert. There’s always room for dessert.
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I’m a lover of tradition, which shines bright this time of year. To me, the holidays wouldn’t be whole without Limoncello! In my family, limoncello transcends the common tradition of after-dinner digestif, and instead, it is a staple in our favorite festive cocktails.
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Molly Baz made an amaro toddy, so I wanted to make an amaro toddy! But in all seriousness, this recipe is SO good I’ll be sipping these all season long! Such an easy way to level up your hot toddies.
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Think of this as the happy marriage between a piña colada and a coconut margarita? If either of those are your go-tos, the union of these tropical ingredients will give you those island vibes in a winter wonderland.
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If it were left up to me, I’d put an egg white in every cocktail I make (well, almost). The Paper Plane is a cocktail that is near and dear to my heart, and with the easy substitution of amaretto (instead of bourbon), you’ve got yourself a cozy, slightly sweet, holiday cocktail.
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This holiday, almond-flavored cocktail will put you right in your feels. Cue the Christmas movies and the fireplace.
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If you know me, you know I have to hit you with a seasonal old fashioned. This year, it’s the Gingerbread OF! I think I’ve mastered the gingerbread syrup, so feel free to use this on everything (you’ll thank me later).
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This holiday riff off of a standard Paloma is so refreshing and quenching. Traditionally, grapefruit juice and grapefruit soda is used, but for a winter sipper, I decided to go with pomegranate.
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As we anticipate the upcoming holiday season and looking for ways to stay toasty during colder weather, I think it’s time we give our festive drinks an uncommon spin. This winter pumpkin drink with August Uncommon Psychocandy Tea, with rich rooibos, pumpkin and caramel, is the perfect match for rum and butter.
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Once you put in the effort to make eggnog at home, you’ll never glance at the store-bought stuff again, and I think you’ll be surprised at how simply it all comes together.
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