Making Spirits Bright
Four festive drinks best left to the professionals to make...and you to drink.
The holiday season can be arguably one of the busiest seasons of all, so it’s important to take time to relax and enjoy it too. One way to restore your holiday cheer is by imbibing in a few holiday cocktails!
Happenstance whiskey’s whiskey take on the infamous apple cider, will get you into the holiday spirit. Using an apple juice and cinnamon mixture with sherry, whiskey, and the warming spices of Velvet Falernum and allspice, the Happenstance Smash is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 Cocktail
- 1 1/2 ounces Happenstance bourbon
- 1/2 ounce Lustau PX sherry
- 2 ounces fresh apple juice
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce cinnamon syrup*
- 1/4 ounce Taylor Velvet Falernum
- 1/4 ounce St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
Preparation
1. Add all ingredients to a shaker. Dry shake 15 seconds.
2. Fill a festive looking glass with crushed ice. Pour cocktail over top and garnish with a cinnamon stick and cranberries.
*To prepare cinnamon syrup, bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Add a few cinnamon sticks and continue to boil 5 minutes or so, or until enough cinnamon flavor has been imparted. Strain and let cool.
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