Surviving the holidays with spirits

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Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila

Hornitos takes a premium aged Añejo tequila and then ages it two more times in traditional whiskey ways to deliver a superior tequila with complex whiskey notes. This unique combination makes a great gift idea for tequila and whiskey lovers alike. 

Make a classy Old Fashioned or drink it straight.

1 1/2 parts Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila
1 part simple syrup
1/2 part amaro liqueur
2 dashes bitters
2 dashes orange bitters

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine simple syrup, Hornitos® Black Barrel® Tequila, amaro and bitters. Add ice and stir. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with an orange peel.

 

Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream
Still bottled and aged the old fashioned way, the new Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream is available this holiday season for bourbon connoisseurs everywhere. This creamy addition to the family of products offers a buttery, caramel and toffee flavor with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Blue Ice Vodka

American Potato Vodka from the experts in Idaho, handcraft this farm to bottle brew. Plus it's gluten free, non GMO and only 52 calories per ounce making lots of room for extra dessert!

Blue Ice Vodka

The Peppermint Martini

1 oz Blue Ice Vodka

1 oz Peppermint Schnapps

1 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk

2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream

Recipe:

In a shaker blend Peppermint Schnapps with sweetened condensed milk. Add ice and shake. Pour into your martini glass. Next add Bailey's Irish Cream with  Blue Ice Vodka‬. Add ice and shake. Rest spoon upside down on the inside rim of the glass and slowly pour the mixture on top so it rolls off to create the layered effect.

Absolut Electrik

Featuring a stunning electric blue glass bottle, Absolut Electrik is this season's perfect gift or bar accessory – one that's sure to turn heads. While the bottle may be limited edition on the outside, it features the same high-quality Absolut Original vodka on the inside – providing a versatile foundation for mixing the best holiday cocktails.

Absolut Electrik - Limited Edition Metallic Range (Blue, 750ml)

House Party Punch No 2

Ingredients

2 1/2 Parts Absolut Vodka
2 Parts ice tea
1/2 Part raspberry syrup
1 Part lemon juice
3 Parts cranberry juice
Bitters optional

 

 

 

 

Cruzan Rum

An exquisite blend of rums aged 2-4 years in charred oak casks, Cruzan® Aged Dark Rum delivers a smooth, medium-bodied, aromatic taste with every slow sip.

Cruzan Pumpkin Pie Martini

1/2 part DeKuyper® Buttershots™ Schnapps
1/2 part Pinnacle® Whipped® Vodka
1/2 part Cruzan® Aged Dark Rum
2 parts Half and Half
1/2 part Pumpkin Puree
1 dash Pumpkin Spice
Whipped Cream

Method: Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with whipped cream.

 

Old Camp Whiskey

From award-winning country duo Florida Georgia Line this whiskey offers notes of peach and pecan as a tribute to the band's Southern roots. The smooth whiskey can be sipped on its own or mixed into your favorite cocktail.

This whiskey is brand new to the market, just coming out this past August.

Try mixing that Peach Pecan with ginger beer, add fresh peach and a sprig of mint!

 

 

 

 

 

Tres Agaves Reposado 

Ring in the holidays with the ultimate at-home entertaining tequila: Tres Agaves. The Reposado expression offers a wonderful palate of tropical fruits complimented by barrel notes, ideally balanced and perfect for sipping or mixing for any holiday libation.

TRES AGAVES'S MARGARITA

INGREDIENTS

1/2 ounce agave nectar
1/2 water
2 ounces tequila made from 100 percent agave, such as Patron, Don Julio, and Corazón
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

PREPARATION

In glass or small bowl, combine agave nectar and water, and stir until combined. In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, agave nectar mixture, and lime juice. Shake vigorously, then strain into old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.

 

SMIRNOFF Peppermint Twist

This holiday seaImage result for SMIRNOFF Peppermint Twistson, SMIRNOFF Peppermint Twist is spreading the holiday cheer with the delectable taste of sweet candy canes, balanced by the soothing cool of peppermint. With Peppermint Twist, you can mix up classic holiday drinks like hot chocolate and eggnog or create festive cocktails that are sure to be the talk of any holiday occasion.

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