As Winter chugs along we would love to share some of our favorite cocktails to enjoy during these colder Months.
Spiked Hot Chocolate
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Theres nothing more seasonal and warming than a mug of spiked hot chocolate during these cold winter nights. Ingredients include: Cocoa powder, milk, sugar, vanilla, chocolate chips, bourbon or rum.
Apple Cider Margarita
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This tangy and balanced winter spin on the margarita is absolutely one of the coziest drinks. Ingredients include: Tequila, Lime Juice, Cointreau (Triple Sec), Apple Cider, and Cinnamon and Sugar for the rim.
8 Servings
- 1 ½ cups tequila
- 2 cups apple cider
- ¾ cup Triple Sec or Cointreau
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 3 handfuls ice
Cranberry Moscow Mule
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The Traditional Moscow Mule is perfect for entertaining in its own right but this fruity winter spin on a timeless classic will be sure to be a favorite among friends and guests. Ingredients: Vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, cranberry juice.
- Mix up 8 servings without ginger beer. That would be 2 cups vodka, 2 cups cranberry juice, and ½ cup lime juice.
- In each copper mug, pour about ½ cup mixer and ⅓ cup ginger beer.
Hot Toddy
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This drink is perfect for warming up on a super cold day. This is a boozy cup of tea to warm your spirits. Pour boiling water over a shot of bourbon, then top off with lemon and spices. Ingredients: Bourbon, rum or brandy, honey, hot water, lemon.
- Mix: In the serving glass, stir together 3 tablespoons whiskey, rum, or brandy with 1 tablespoon honey.
- Add hot water: Pour in ½ cup hot water.
- Add lemon: Squeeze in a lemon wedge.
- Garnish: Add whole spices like cloves, and or a cinnamon stick.
