Want something delicious with an “oomph” – these yummy creamy concoctions will make your mouth happy!

Fall is a time of coziness, cuffing and nights in front of the fire. Want better way to accent it with a nice tasty cocktail? Try these delicious autumn cream drinks and enjoy the pre-holiday season. Bailey’s was the commercial first cream liquor and made available to the public in 1971. But Irish monks have blended whiskey with fresh dairy cream since the 14th century.  These new and classic connections will bring a smile on crisp nights.

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Important note, using cream instead of milk in alcoholic cocktails can significantly enhance the drink’s texture, flavor, and overall experience. Cream provides a richer and smoother texture compared to milk. The higher fat content in cream (typically around 36% or more) creates a luxurious mouthfeel that can elevate the drinking experience.

White Russian

The White Russian’s development took about 30 years. The first mention of the drink is in a newspaper was in 1965 in the Oakland Tribune. The 1961 edition of the Diner’s Club Drink Book included a recipe for a Black Russian, with a note suggesting adding cream to make a White Russian. The White Russian’s popularity increased after the 1998 movie The Big Lebowski, where the main character, Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, drinks it throughout the film.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce Kahlúa
• 1 ounce heavy cream

Create

1. Add the vodka and Kahlúa to a rocks glass filled with ice
2. Top with the heavy cream and stir

Churro Cocktails

A churro is a fried dough pastry originated in Spain and Portugal. They are a fast-growing dessert and breakfast item on menus, and are a popular treat at theme parks and sporting events in Europe and North and South America.  Somrus, who makes cream liquors, made a cocktail from the flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 parts Somrus Coffee
• 1/2 part cinnamon whiskey

Create

Brandy Alexander

This is was a classic “go to drink” for X. It was rumored to have been created at the Paris Ritz in 1922. Or it could have been made in 1915 by celebrate pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander during a World Series. It was considered a posh way to end the evening, especially after other cocktails.It’s creamy and boozy or a delicious replacement for dessert for those who like to drink their sweets. In the 2000s, it has moved to the back of the line, but is still a great way to cap off a night drinking.

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Mango Fizz

For those who are holding on to every last bit of summer, this mango cocktail can add a a little sunshine. The fruit is considered the world’s most popular fruit with over 20 million tons consumed each year. Mangoes are a symbol of friendship and love, which can add to special evening.

Ingredients

• 2 parts Somrus Mango
• 1 part citrus vodka
• ½ part simple syrup
• Club soda

Create

1. Combine Mango liqueur, vodka and simple syrup in an ice-filled shaker
2. Shake vigorously
3. Strain into ice-filled glass
4. Top with club soda

It seems everywhere you turn it is all politics….you just need a break and these cocktails may help!

The nation is in the final throes of the election and it has been brutal. You can’t turn around without donation requests, outrage or just news news news. According to a study, it is the most stressful election to date. It could be a good idea to tune out and breathe for a bit.  Here are the best cocktails to forget politics and have some fun.

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Gin Ricky

The Gin Rickey originated in Washington, D.C. in the 1880s. Bartender George A. Williamson created the drink at Shoomaker’s Bar after witnessing Democratic lobbyist Colonel Joseph Kyle Rickey add a lime to his bourbon highball. The drink was named after  the Colonel Rickey, who was known for drinking bourbon with soda and lime. The Gin Rickey became more popular than the original bourbon version, and was especially popular during Prohibition. 

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• Club soda, to top
• Lime slice for garnish

Create

1. Fill a highball glass with ice and add the gin and lime juice
2. Top with club soda
3. Garnish with lime slice

El Presidente

This classic Cuban cocktail is likely named after President Mario García Menocal, who served from 1913 to 1921. The El Presidente became popular in Havana during the 1920s and 1930s, when many Americans visited Cuba to escape Prohibition. After Prohibition was lifted, Americans brought the cocktail back to the United States. It bring a little tropical sun and fun to any day or moment.

• 1 1/2 ounces white rum
• 3/4 ounce dry vermouth
• 1/4 ounce orange curaçao
• 2 dashes grenadine

Create

1. Add the white rum, dry vermouth, orange curaçao and grenadine to a mixing glass with ice
2. tir until well-chilled
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

Vesper

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A Shandy Maker

The shandy originated in England in the 1850s as a mixture of beer and ginger ale or ginger beer, and was originally called a shandygaff (what a name!). By the late 19th century, the ginger ale was replaced by lemonade or lemon soda, and the “gaff” was dropped to shorten the word to “shandy”.  By adding a brown liquor, this ups the alcohol and richness of flavor.  Perfect to take you mind off politics.

Ingredients

• 2 to 4 leaves fresh marjoram
• 1 3/4 ounces 100-proof bourbon
• 3/4 ounce grapefruit juice
• 1/4 ounce lemon juice
• 1/4 ounce simple syrup
• 3 ounces chilled IPA or another beer
• Grapefruit twist for garnish

Create

1. In a mixing glass, dry-muddle the marjoram.
2. Add the bourbon, grapefruit juice, lemon juice and simple syrup into the mixing glass. Fill with ice and shake until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a pint glass over fresh ice.
4. Top with the beer and stir briefly and gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.