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The Best Holiday Whiskey Cocktails
At this year, every one wants to indulge a bit – here are some fun cocktails to make the season merry and bright
Whiskey is the most popular liquor in most US states, and sales increased 9.4% in 2022 compared to 2020. Monks help introduce the world to whiskey over 1000 year ago after. What not blend this booze in the best holiday whiskey cocktails? It is a crowd pleaser.
Whiskey is a general term for a distilled, barrel-aged spirit made from fermented grains, while bourbon is a type of whiskey that meets specific requirements. It is made from a mashbill that’s at least 51% corn, while whiskey can be made from a blend of grains like corn, rye, barley, or wheat. The corn in bourbon gives it a distinctive sweet flavor. It must be aged in new, charred oak barrels, while other whiskeys can be aged in a variety of barrels, including those previously used for other spirits. It cannot contain any additives or colorings. Bourbon is primarily produced in Kentucky, though it can be made anywhere in the world. To be designated “straight bourbon whiskey,” bourbon must be aged in new charred oak barrels for at least two years.
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A Slushy Bourbon Milk Punch
A holiday favorite, it is a similar to a rich, flavorful, creamy milkshake with a kick.
Ingredients
- 3 parts Whole Milk
- 2 parts Half and Half
- 1.5 parts Bourbon
- 1 part sifted Sugar, Powdered
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh Grated Nutmeg
- Cinnamon Stick
Create
In a pitcher, whisk together milk, half-and-half, bourbon, sugar and vanilla
Freeze until slushy and ready to serve
Stir before serving it in a chilled glass
Finish with a few gratings of fresh nutmeg
Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Maple Bourbon Coffee
Seen in the movie Elf, this morning delight it perfect hone hosting holiday guests, prep for tailgating or after a morning of shopping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups coffee, strongly brewed
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 9 ozs Maple Bourbon
- Whipped cream
- Grated cinnamon
Create
- Add coffee, milk, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon to a slow cooker
- Heat on low for 1 ½ hours
- Add in bourbon
- Serve in heat safe glasses and top with whipped cream and cinnamon
Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail
Having some friends over and want to impress them? What about a pitcher of this festive elixir? It bring some holiday cheer to even the meanest Scrooge.
Ingredients
- 3 Cranberries
- 2 oz Whiskey
- 1 oz Ginger Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 Orange Slice
- 1 Rosemary Sprig
Create
- Crush cranberries in a rocks cocktail glass
- Add whiskey, ginger syrup and bitters
- Fill glass with ice, garnish with orange slice and rosemary sprig
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Cranberry Bourbon Kiss
This is a bend of the rich flavor of bourbon, the fresh feel of citrus, and a dollop of holiday spirit. Enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups bourbon
- 1 cup sweet vermouth
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- ½ cup simple syrup
Create
- Add the cranberry, orange juice, bourbon, vermouth, simple syrup to a cocktail shaker
- Add 1 handful ice then shake until cold
- Pour into a lowball glass over ice or serve up in a martini glass
- Garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries.
Hope you enjoy the best holiday whiskey cocktails