Cheers! Having the perfect cocktail holiday recipe makes each celebration during the holiday season that much sweeter. No matter what you’re celebrating this season, these are four holiday cocktail recipes featuring Vermont libations you’ll want to sip on repeat on season long!
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Espresso Martini with Mad River Distillers Vanilla Rum
Tastes like: A dessert in a glass – with a kick of energy
Pairs well with: Late night gift wrapping
While you’re making it, listen to: “A Marshmallow World” – Dean Martin
How to make the Espresso Martini with Mad River Distillers Vanilla Rum
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 oz Vanilla Rum
- 1/4 oz VT Maple Syrup
- 1/2 oz maple cream liqueur
- 2 oz cold brew coffee (we recommend brewing a strong batch of Vermont coffee like Carrier Roasting Coffee or Kestrel Coffee Company)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
- Shake well
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with cinnamon or cocoa
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The Stonecutter Harvest Moon
Tastes like: A little fruity and a little spicy
Pairs well with: A holiday movie marathon
While you’re making it, listen to: “Jingle Bells” – Alan Jackson
How to make the Stonecutter Harvest Moon
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 oz Stonecutter Single Barrel Gin
- 2 oz apple cider
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Combine all ingredients in mixing glass and stir
- Strain into a chilled glass
- Garnish with thin apple slices and/or cinnamon stick
Maple Manhattan with SILO Maple Whiskey
Tastes like: A classic, it’s warm and cozy
Pairs well with: Warming up after frolicking in the snow
While you’re making it, listen to: “Baby It’s Cold Outside” by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
How to make the Maple Manhattan with SILO Maple Whiskey
Ingredients:
- 2 oz SILO Maple Whiskey
- 1/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Combine all ingredients in mixing glass and stir
- Strain into a chilled glass
- Garnish with a cherry
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The Caledonia Spirits Kingdom Buck
Tastes like: Refreshing, zesty, and bright
Pairs well with: Decorating the house or chopping down a Christmas tree
While you’re making it, listen to: “Winter Wonderland” – Darius Rucker
How to make the Caledonia Spirits Kingdom Buck
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Gin
- 1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 oz cranberry syrup
- Ginger beer to taste
Instructions:
- Combine first three ingredients over ice in a copper mug
- Top with ginger beer
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, lime wheel, and floating cranberries (Try skewering the cranberries and coating with sugar for an extra festive look!)
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