From Nashville local and author of Garden to Glass and Barantined, comes Cheer, a holiday drinking guide by Mike Wolf. This festive manual has a beverage for every moment of the season, from beginner-friendly recipes to advanced make-ahead ingredients, in all shapes and sizes including punches and non-alcoholic delights. 

By | November 01, 2022

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pear brandy
  • 2 ounces apple brandy
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 4 ounces Martinelli's apple juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces St. George Spiced Pear liqueur
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar
  • 1 bottle apple or pear cider
  • thyme and dehydrated pear slices, for garnish

Preparation

1.  Place all ingredients except cider in punch bowl and stir to combine.

2.  When ready to serve, add ice and cider. Stir and garnish.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pear brandy
  • 2 ounces apple brandy
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 4 ounces Martinelli's apple juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces St. George Spiced Pear liqueur
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar
  • 1 bottle apple or pear cider
  • thyme and dehydrated pear slices, for garnish
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