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Cocktail of the Week: Happy Holidays Edition

byRashaun Hall
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We had so much fun doing a round up for Thanksgiving, that we decided to do it again — this time with holiday-themed cocktails. Many of these cocktails can be found at amazing cocktail bars around the country, but they can also be easily created at home.

First up is a seasonal spin on a classic cocktail. Created by Naren Young, Head Bartender at the iconic Dante in New York City, this Julep has a little snow on its roof.

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The Julep

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Muddle torn mint leaves in crushed ice in a Julep or Bechrovka Cup. Build over crushed ice & stir well. Cap with more crushed ice and garnish with a large mint sprig, three cranberries, confectioner’s sugar and a small straw.

Looking for a seasonal spin on a different classic? London’s Green Room at The Curtain Hotel & Members Club heats up my favorite cocktail — The Old Fashioned.

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Photo: Debora Goldmoon

Fireplace Old Fashioned

  • 1 ½ oz Woodford Reserve
  • 1 ½ tsp Marshmallow Syrup (prepared in-house at Green Room, but can be store bought)
  • 3 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Instructions:

Stir the ingredients over cubed ice, then strain into a rocks glass over fresh cubed ice and garnish with a toasted marshmallow.

Next up is this a sipper appropriately named for the season. Created by the team at New York’s The Fat Radish, this grapefruit-forward cocktail will definitely keep you warm.

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Sweater Weather 
 
Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. Chivas Regal 12 Year
  • ½ oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ¾ oz. Grapefruit Juice syrup
  • Palms worth of Mint
Instructions:
Build above into Shaker tin. Shake and strain over fresh large “KD” ice cubes in a rocks glass. Garnish with a mint sprig bouquet.
 
If you live in Philadelphia, hit up Bank & Bourbon for this bourbon and beer cocktail. 
 
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Flight & Filigree
  • 1 ½ oz Woodford Reserve
  • ½ oz Lemon
  • ½ oz Chambord
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz stout beer

Instructions:

Combine all, sans beer, shake and strain over ice. Float the beer on top and garnish with a blackberry.

Lastly, for our egg nog fans, we have this cocktail courtesy of Mr. Black Cold Brewed Coffee Liqueur. This is a large batch recipe so you can make for your family and friends. It will definitely make the holidays more spirited.


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Mr. Black Eggnog
 
Ingredients:
  • 375 ML Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 cup of bourbon
  • 6 whole eggs
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 ½ cups of milk
  • ½ cup of heavy cream
  • Pinch of Nutmeg
Instructions:
Cover and Refrigerate for at least 1 hour so ingredients have time to marry together. Whisk vigorously before serving. Pour completed mixture into mugs or a rocks glass and top with some fresh grated nutmeg for garnish.
 
Let us know if you have a cocktail recipe you love or if there’s a recipe that you want us to break down on social media with the hashtag, #TWLcocktail. Happy Holidays! Please drink responsibly.

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