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Toast to Thanksgiving: Festive and Flavorful Cocktails to Spice Up Your Celebration

November 9, 2023 by Mr. S No Comments

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family gatherings, and, of course, delicious food. But why stop at just the traditional feast? This Thanksgiving, elevate your celebration with a lineup of festive and flavorful cocktails that will add a touch of merriment to your holiday festivities. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering or a small intimate dinner, these Thanksgiving-themed cocktails are sure to be a hit.

  1. Cranberry Mule:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Fresh cranberries and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions: a. Fill a copper mug with ice. b. Pour in the vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice. c. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. d. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge.

This refreshing cocktail combines the tartness of cranberry with the spiciness of ginger beer, creating a delightful twist on the classic Moscow Mule.

  1. Pumpkin Spice Martini:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vanilla vodka
  • 1 oz pumpkin spice liqueur
  • 1/2 oz cream
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions: a. In a shaker filled with ice, combine vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice liqueur, and cream. b. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. c. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for a festive finish.

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Martini, a creamy and aromatic cocktail that captures the essence of Thanksgiving desserts.

  1. Maple Bourbon Smash:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz maple syrup
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
  • Apple slices for garnish

Instructions: a. In a shaker filled with ice, combine bourbon, maple syrup, and lemon juice. b. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. c. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and apple slices.

The Maple Bourbon Smash is a cozy and warm cocktail that perfectly complements the rich flavors of a Thanksgiving meal.

  1. Apple Cider Sangria:

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of white wine
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 2 apples, sliced
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions: a. In a large pitcher, combine white wine, apple cider, and brandy. b. Add sliced apples and oranges. c. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. d. Serve over ice and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Bring the autumnal essence to your Thanksgiving celebration with this delightful Apple Cider Sangria, a fruity and spiced concoction that’s perfect for sharing.

This Thanksgiving, let the festivities extend beyond the dinner table with these fun and flavorful cocktails. Whether you’re a fan of fruity concoctions, spice-infused drinks, or classic martinis, there’s a Thanksgiving-themed cocktail to suit every palate. Raise a glass and toast to gratitude, family, and the joy of the holiday season!

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Gifts on the Rocks: Father’s Day Spirits and Liquor Gift Guide

June 6, 2023 by Mr. S No Comments

The items in this post were sent to us by the brand. We do not charge them for consideration or placement as we prefer to retain the right to not place an item that we don’t truly love.

Originally posted on Champagne Living (my wife’s site) with permission to repost here.

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show appreciation for the incredible dads in our lives than with a thoughtful gift? This year, skip the usual suspects and consider a present that’s sure to raise his spirits—literally. Whether your dad is a connoisseur, a budding enthusiast, or simply enjoys the occasional sip of something special, buying a special bottle as a Father’s Day gift is a fantastic choice. With an array of options available, there’s a perfect choice out there to match his taste and celebrate his unique spirit. In this blog post, we offer recommendations to make this Father’s Day truly exceptional.

Bradshaw Bourbon

NFL legend and iconic entertainer Terry Bradshaw’s award-winning Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been awarded a coveted 95-point gold medal by the prestigious IWSC (International Wine & Spirits Competition).

Bradshaw Bourbon is a carefully crafted collaboration between Bradshaw and Silver Screen Bottling Company. Awarded a phenomenal 91-point rating from Wine Enthusiast, Bradshaw Bourbon is blended from the finest grains and aged in hand-selected barrels. As noted in the review, the two-year-old bourbon is “tinged with roasted nuts and vanilla on nose and palate, finishing with hints of black pepper and a waft of smoke.” It has a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley, and is proofed to 51.9% ABV, a tribute to the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback’s career pass completion percentage. Bradshaw Bourbon is available at retailers throughout the US and Canada.

Also notable about Bradshaw Bourbon’s rating is its price. Bradshaw Bourbon is available for a significantly lower price than the majority of bourbons that have been similarly awarded some of the highest marks.

  • Bradshaw Bourbon is sold throughout the United States and can be found locally with the retail finder here and ordered online at www.bradshawbourbon.com.

 

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia

Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo  This award-winning pinnacle of the Reserva de la Familia is made from only the hearts, or piñas, of 8–10-year-old agave plants that are cooked for a total of 48 hours. Its rich, complex taste is the result of its elaborate aging process, producing a tequila with a rich bouquet of flavors and ultra-smooth taste.  

  • Aroma: Rich oak, fresh coffee, fine cocoa, and sweet dried fruit 
  • Flavor: Rich oak, toasted almonds, coffee, and vanilla 

Reserva de la Familia Reposado  Through a unique barrel aging process consisting of heavily toasted American oak and lightly toasted American & French oak barrels, this tequila possesses rich and sophisticated qualities. 

  • Aroma: Pepper, cooked agave 
  • Flavor: Vanilla, caramel, nuts and spice 

Reserva de la Familia Platino  This premium tequila is specially made through a unique “Esencia de Agave” process – a propriety process created by Cuervo and known only by the distillers – which extracts agave sweetness and aromas from the hearts of the agave plants.  

  • Aroma: Intense agave, smooth notes of clove, aniseed with light touches of vanilla and caramel  
  • Flavor: Blue agave with hints of clove, white pepper, citrus and light spices  

2023 Artist Box Details: The latest edition is designed by Rolando Flores and Gabriel Cázares of the Mexico-based Tercerunquinto Collective. The piece of custom art, titled “Structuring a Landscape”, features a geometric abstraction of the landscape of Tequila, Mexico.

  • Available at Drizly and Reserve Bar.

Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino

Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino is a Reposado-dominant blend of three aged tequilas that offers incredible smoothness and clear appearance, all while maintaining a rich, layered taste due to the complex aging process. Aged in new American oak and filtered to remove the liquid’s color, while intensifying its purity of flavors. The result is a crystal clear, sipping tequila of exceptional smoothness. Packaged in a stylish bottle, this Cristalino is perfect for tequila lovers looking to share elegance and finesse with others.

  • Notes of agave, tropical fruit & subtle hints of oak 
  • Flavor: Vanilla and spice with a hint of melon
  • Order online at Drizly and Reserve Bar.

Off Hours Whiskey

Photo Credit: Adrian Martin

Off Hours is a modern, award-winning bourbon that’s about breaking the stereotypes of the typical MadMen-esque bourbon drinker. With hints of vanilla, nutmeg, and pecans and a super silky finish, Off Hours is delicious on its own neat or on the rocks and it’s so great for those who are bourbon-curious and looking to transition to this new drink of choice!  And the bottle looks quite fancy on your bar cart.

Jake Ireland (founder of Off Hours Bourbon) has found a way to combine his Midwest roots and his California cool to launch the growing whiskey brand, Off Hours. Jake lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Lauren Ireland, co-founder of Summer Fridays, and their two young children. 

Photo Credit: Brooke McGee

Growing up in Indiana, Jake didn’t seek out the alcohol industry but ended up investing in one. During his time as an investor, he learned about distilling, running a bourbon brand, but perhaps most importantly, what not to do. When determining his next professional step, he made a decision to start his own whiskey brand. 
 
With so many whiskey brands playing on history or making up a brand history, Jake wasn’t afraid to start fresh, making it an approachable brand. With so many people thinking you can only enjoy whiskey straight in a glass, Jake created Off Hours for today’s modern drinker, regardless of background, ethnicity, or what you do for a living or for fun. 
  • Available online at Off Hours as well as Bevmo

Half Shell Vodka

The brainchild of Distillery 98, Half Shell Vodka is a sustainable, Florida-grown spirit created to protect Florida’s beaches and ecology. The first in the U.S. to package its spirit in a 94% recyclable paperboard bottle, Half Shell lives up to its moniker of “Spirit of the Panhandle” and embodies the Panhandle’s legacy of community and sustainability by using 6x less carbon than traditional glass bottles. Half Shell Vodka is made with locally grown, non-GMO corn, which is later recycled into livestock feed and utilizes water from local aquifers. The spirit is filtered 18 times through a unique coconut-carbon and oyster-shell filtration system that relies on oysters regionally sourced and grown in their natural habitats.

 

Make Dad a Half Shell Ol’ Reliable 

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Ingredients: 

  • 2 oz Half Shell Vodka
  • Sugar cube 
  • 2 Luxardo cherries 
  • 5 dashes angostura bitters 
  • 5 dashes orange bitters 

Recipe: 

  1. Infuse glass with smoke.
  2. Add a sugar cube and cherry into the shaker. 
  3. Add Half Shell Vodka and bitters.
  4. Muddle and pour over ice. 
  5. Garnish with cherry and dehydrated orange.

Distillery 98’s focus on sustainability also translates to its distillation equipment and facility, which utilizes the spent wash to geothermically cool its equipment year-round. 

  • Learn more at distillery98.com

Harlem Standard

The first super-premium, proprietary blended whiskies born in Harlem and blended in Kentucky are now available on-premise and at retail at some of New York’s finest establishments. Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance during Prohibition.Using old and new techniques, the whiskies are blended using the highest quality ingredients with iron-free and calcium-rich limestone water from Kentucky to create a complex yet balanced flavor profile. A portion of proceeds from every bottle sold benefits the Jazz Foundation of America’s COVID-19 Musicians’ Emergency Fund.

Harlem Standard has  American Straight Whiskey and two aged Straight Bourbon Whiskey offerings to satisfy multiple flavor profiles.

 

90-PROOF STRAIGHT AMERICAN WHISKEY – Harlem Standard Straight American Whiskey is a higher-proof blend of light whiskey and rye bourbon. Aged 3+ years and bottled at 90-proof, you’ll relish the intertwined notes of honey maple and citrus. With a slow and sweet burn, Harlem Standard Straight American Whiskey is perfect neat, on the rocks, and in classic or uptown drinks.

93-PROOF BOURBON STRAIGHT WHISKEY – Harlem Standard Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a high-rye blend created at Indiana’s historic MGP distillery and extracted from a fermented grain mash. Aged for 4+ years and charred in American white oak barrels, you’ll savor the smoothness of mellow spice and roasted nuts. This well-rounded blend is heightened by faint fruity notes and a vanilla bean finish. This bourbon is best served neat and sipped slowly.

111-PROOF BOURBON STRAIGHT WHISKEY  – 4-GRAIN Harlem Standard Bourbon Straight Whiskey is our premium blend. It uses wheated bourbon and is crafted with propriety yeast and glacier water. The whiskey contains a mash bill of corn, wheat, rye, and barley malt. Aged 3+ years in new charred American white oak barrels, this 111-proof full-bodied whiskey will have you tasting hints of maple, brown sugar, and Allspice. Powerful yet harmoniously integrated for a long, smooth finish, Harlem Standard Bourbon Straight Whiskey is best served neat or in your preferred fashion.

  • Harlem Standard can be found at Marea, Melba’s, Benoit, Edge NYC, The Bar @Moynihan, and Dizzy’s Jazz at Lincoln as well as ordered online at Harlem Standard

So, raise a glass, and let’s all say CHEERS to Father’s Day.

 

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Finding things – on the course, in the dark and more

September 4, 2021 by Mr. S No Comments

The products in this post were sent to me for review. All opinions are strictly my own.

It’s been quite a summer

Thankfully, I’ve been able to get out on the course or at least to the driving range between the days of rain and blistering heat. With Autumn on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to get outside, get to the golf course, do some exercise and enjoy yourself. It’s also the time to pick up a few items to help you enjoy a little more.

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Keep a Fenix E12 Flashlight in your glove box. I use it when walking the dog at night because it’s a great size PLUS it has the included pocket clip so that I never lose it. This 3″ flashlight boasts 160 lumens when on high and takes a single AA battery. Because we have to walk in all kinds of weather, I’m grateful that like most Fenix Flashlights the E12 V2.0 is waterproof and rated with a durable aluminum body and ultra-thin optical lens. The tail end switch makes the beam go from low to medium to high with barely a touch. I’ve found it to be so handy, that I knew I needed to keep one in the car at all times as well as one in my wife’s car for breakdowns at night.

Output

  • High – 160 Lumens/1 Hour/223 Feet
  • Med – 30 Lumens/13 Hours/91 Feet
  • Low – 5 Lumens/70 Hours/39 Feet

Pick one (or 2 or 3) up at FenixStore.com 

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Did I lie on my scorecard? ABSOLUTELY NOT…I don’t KEEP SCORE. Golf is one game that’s incredibly frustrating and at the same time rewarding, and after a hot day on the course, I usually duck into the 19th hole AKA: home. You see I live within walking distance from the 18th hole, so it’s a quick stroll to the house where I can relax in comfort with my drink, especially on those days that I go out alone and am matched up for a fourssome.

I keep things easy, and I’m honestly not much of a beer guy. Oh, I’ll have one every now and then, but when I walk in the door I’d rather open a can of Vodka Lemon by Cocktail Squad. A CAN OF VODKA?

Craft Cocktails in a can

I am usually too tired to mix a drink, and just want to pour one over ice (or have it right out of the can). I never worry about my bartending skills, because these classic drinks have just the right amount of alcohol to mix all with 0 grams of sugar.

Flavors include

  • Vodka Lemon
  • Greyhound
  • Whiskey Sour
  • Margarita

There’s no more worrying if I have the right mixers or juices in the house when the fridge is stocked with Cocktail Squad.

  • Learn more and pick up a pack at CocktailSquad.com

Pars

Tee Time with your buddies can mean a great day on the course, but we all know the feeling of that slice or ending in the rough. If you’re having a better day than they have, I have a great way to make their day a little better. Help them cut down on wasted time looking for their golf ball if you get there first with a BēKEN. These colorful markers make it easy to find where you’ve placed them, cutting down on your wait time as they look (not to mention the foursome that’s behind you, waiting to play through).

The 8″ high markers have a weighted base to keep them upright with grooved channels that hold a club or a cigar as you assess the situation. Placing your club on one reduces the chance of getting onto the golf cart and driving away leaving your club laying on the ground.

Colors include

  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Red Pink

Use them in your backyard for chipping and putting practice as well as with the kids for any “closest to the pin” games.

  • BēKEN markers are available in 2-packs and 4-packs at bekengolf.com

Remember that they call is GOLF because all of the other 4-letter words were taken.

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Whiskey A Go Go (down the Rabbit Hole)

December 17, 2019 by Mr. S No Comments

I received 2 bottles of Rabbit Hole Distillery Bourbon to create some drinks with and drink I did.

It’s time to slip down the Rabbit Hole

But first a little about this craft bourbon. With the addition of Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky has created a truly distinctive brand with a unique flavor. Developed by its founder and whiskey maker Kaveh Zamanian, this mash bill offers drinkers a high-quality malted rye imported from Germany.

Now a FULL-TIME addition to the line-up

Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky high rye straight bourbon has become a year-round favorite, and I for one understand exactly why.  Also in the Rabbit Hole line-up are

“Cavehill” Kentucky Straight Bourbon – a four-grain bourbon that pays homage to the history of Louisville distillers. Rabbit Hole “Boxergrail” offering a rye inspired by the long history of boxing in the city and “Dareringer” Straight Bourbon Whiskey offers something slightly different as it is finished in sherry casks for a sweeter bourbon.

Although I think that any of the Rabbit Hole Bourbons, due to their quality are best enjoyed neat, I have included a couple of classic recipes as I always do.

A Classic Whiskey  Sour

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Rabbit Hole “Dareringer”
  • 6 oz lemon juice
  • 6 oz simple syrup
  • ice
  • lemon wedge
  • maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. Fill shaker with ice
  2. Add 2 oz Rabbit Hole “Dareringer”
  3. Add lemon juice & simple syrup
  4. Shake vigorously
  5. Pour into a tumbler
  6. Garnish with lemon & maraschino cherry

Hare of the Dog

The perfect wake me up when you’ve had a rough night.

Ingredients

  • “Dareringer” Rabbit Hole Bourbon
  • V-8 juice
  • Horseradish
  • Bitters
  • Worcestershire  sauce
  • Ice
  • Coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Wet rim of glass & dip into the course sale
  2. Fill shaker with ice
  3. Add 2 oz  “Dareringer” Rabbit Hole Bourbon
  4. Pour in 8 oz V-8 juice
  5. Add 1/4 tsp of Horseradish
  6. Toss in a dash of bitters & a dash of Worcestershire  sauce
  7. Shake well & pour into the glass
  8. Garnish with celery

My personal favorite is…

Rabbit Hole Heigold neat, over ice, or my favorite – WARM. Warming the bourbon really releases both the aroma as well as the flavor of a good bourbon like this.

 

Here’s how I do it.

  1. Make a cup of coffee
  2. Pour 2 oz of Heigold Rabbit Hole Bourbon into a snifter
  3. Balance the snifter on the coffee mug
  4. Allow it to warm the whiskey as it releases the fragrance.
  5. Enjoy

Until next time. CHEERS!

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