Make this Father’s Day special with a refreshing drink in hand.
Father’s Day is right around the corner and as we all know, the best gift to give your father figure is a nice bottle of alcohol. There is nothing better than sharing a beautifully crafted cocktail with your dad to show your appreciation. And as always, we have some amazing recipes you can try out that will be a big hit.
First up we have a new type of spirit that we have fallen in love with called Flor de Caña. While many dads out there love whiskey, Flor de Caña is a perfect sipping rum to give your dad. This rum is an award-winning spirit made with premium bourbon barrels to get a wonderful notes or oak and vanilla to the spirit while also using no artificial ingredients or sugar. Flor de Caña comes in a few expressions so no matter what your dad likes to drink, Flor de Caña has something for him.
Flor de Caña 12 ($44):
A super-premium rum, full bodied and with a reddish amber color and aromas of honey and toasted nuts. It has a flavor that evokes vanilla and baked apples.
Flor de Caña 18 ($55):
An ultra-premium rum, heir to the family’s years of experience in the art of rum making. Full-bodied, with an amazing brilliant amber color, an exquisite aroma of nuts and caramel and a rich complexity of intense vanilla flavors and spices.
Flor de Caña 25 ($165):
The crown jewel, full-bodied and with a dark amber color. This ultra-premium expression has an enticing aroma that integrates vanilla, wood and dark cocoa notes, which mingle smoothly on the palate with notes of fruits and nuts.
Now if your dad is more of a gin drinker, we have a few options for you to try.
Our first gin recommendation is from Beefeater London Dry Gin in order to make one of the best martinis ever. Beefeater was created especially for martini making and the beautiful notes of botanicals and juniper take a regular martini to the next level.
Beefeater Gin Martini
Ingredients:
- 5 parts Beefeater Gin
- 1.5 parts Dry Vermouth (Matt used Noilly Prat Extra Dry)
- 1 part Blanc Vermouth (Matt used Dolin Blanc)
- 1 Dash Grapefruit Bitters
- 1 Dash Orange Bitters
Instructions:
Stir all ingredients in a mixing vessel until cold and full bodied. Strain into a martini glass half full and the rest into a sidecar vessel nestled into crushed or cracked ice. Equip sidecar glass with both grapefruit and lemon twist. Garnish with a twist of your choice and pass the time enjoying the best martini made with the best gin.
The next gin we wanted to feature comes from NOLET’S Gin. Passed down through 11 generations of Nolet family members, this gin is smooth and perfect for making cocktails for your dad. And what better drink to make dad than a Tom Collins.
NOLET’S Silver Tom Collins
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin
- 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup (or to taste)
- 2-3 oz. Club Soda
- Garnish with a Lemon Slice and/or Cherry
Instructions:
Build the cocktail over ice in a Collins glass (or highball), in the order listed above. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon, orange, and/or cherry.
We also got to try a new expression from Germain-Robin. This new expression celebrates the best of the hallmark house style, with its signature balance of elegant fruit and French oak. Distilled exclusively in Pruhlo Charentais Pot Stills and aged in Limousin Oak Barrels, Germain-Robin highlights the flavors that make California Brandy one of the most sought after aged spirits.
And what would be a Father’s Day roundup if we didn’t mention some wonderful whiskey cocktail recipes for you to make for your dad.
Our first whiskey cocktail comes from Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey where they create a simple and clean negroni using this whiskey.
Proper Negroni
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir well with ice. Strain into a cocktail coupe or over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
Our next Proper No. Twelve Whiskey cocktail is a take on the classic Manhattan which is always a crowd pleaser.
Proper Manhattan
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 3 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 brandied cherry
Instructions:
Combine Proper No. Twelve Whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing vessel
Add ice and stir. Strain into a coupe/martini glass. Garnish with a cherry
Next we have a cocktail from one of our favorite whisky brands, Starward whisky. This whisky is incredibly smooth and has wonderful flavors of vanilla and tobacco which makes it one of the best bases for a whisky cocktail. And Starward has created a take on an old fashioned that incorporates coffee into it making it the perfect treat for your dad.
Starward Cold Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Starward Two-Fold Double Grain Whisky
- 2 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions:
Combine all in a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold. Serve in a rocks glass over 1 large rock with orange zest.
And to round out the whiskey cocktails, we have a recipe from Baller Single Malt Whiskey called the Shop Highball.
Shop Highball
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Baller Single Malt Whiskey
- 4 1/2 oz Q club soda
- Lemon oil
Instructions:
Stir Baller in a highball glass with ice for five seconds, add club soda and give one full stir. Squeeze lemon peel over drink and discard.
If your dad prefers a bit of mezcal instead, we have a recipe that incorporates the smokiness from the mezcal with delicious cold brew and some chocolate bitters. This drink is called the Oaxacan Coffee.
Oaxacan Coffee
Ingredients:
- 1.5oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
- 1/4oz. Demerara Syrup
- 1oz. Cold Brew
- 3 Dashes Chocolate Mole bitters
- 3/4oz. Amaro
Instructions:
Add ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with expressed orange peel. Enjoy!
Now if your dad isn’t a big liquor person and instead prefers a nice glass of wine, we have some amazing recommendations that you can try out and gift him for this special day.
Recently, the premium wine and wine lifestyle destination, Argaux, has released its its 2021 Par Fore The Course Sauvignon Blanc and ‘Gaux Golf Wine Gift Box which is perfect for dads, grads or any golf lover.
2021 Par Fore The Course Sauvignon Blanc
This quintessential New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a zesty and refreshing wine to pair with any hot day on or off the golf course. This wine is all about bright flavors, racy acidity, and thirst-quenching freshness. With notes of gooseberry, guava, passionfruit, melon, green herbs, and grass, this wine is delightfully refreshing while having flavors you will remember.
Customize the par-fect gift box for Dad with 1-4 bottles, a half case (6 bottles) or full case (12 bottles) of Par Fore The Course Sauvignon Blanc. 2 Argaux cups for the course, 2 tee + ball marker books and a microfiber golf towel finish this gift to a tee ($35-$222).
Embodying a playful lifestyle in the spirit of wellness, moderation and fun, the Argaux ‘Gaux Play Après 3-bottle pack includes a tennis-themed rosé, golf-inspired sauvignon blanc and an alpine Nebbiolo to hit après-ski. A portion of all proceeds sold from the 3-pack will be donated to Play Like a Girl!®, a 501(c)3 charitable organization on a mission to level the playing field for girls in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM+) and related fields through the power of sport ($65).
And the last wine we have the feature comes from The Federalist where they are also adding a fun summer contest with a cash reward of $10,000. Not only can you gift your dad a wonderful bottle of wine, but you could also get the chance to take him out to a wonderful dinner afterwards too. The campaign is called Cabinet of Summer and you can apply to two new positions: Secretary of the Backyard and Secretary of the Frontier. Selected winners will each receive their prize to make history, be challenged to use this prize to master their chosen craft, and officially become a part of the Federalist family.
The contest goes until June 22nd so be sure to apply and try out some of their wine.
- Secretary of The Backyard: This person loves spending the warm summer months in the comfort of their own home or throwing the biggest block party to date. Whether they’re grilling, playing sports in the yard, or looking to revamp their backyard space to host their family and friends all summer – The Federalist has got them covered!
- Secretary of The Frontier: This individual is all about new adventures and spends most of their time soaking up the sunshine outdoors. This summer, they’ll be able to enjoy their favorite Federalist wine as they explore everywhere from the countryside to the beach or to the mountains.
To apply, contestants can visit federalistwines.com/cabinetofsummer and share how they plan to make history if chosen as a Secretary of Summer. To be considered, all applicants must propose how they would make the most of their prize, including an example of their epic summer itinerary, as well as a link to a photo or video on their Instagram page that illustrates their content creation skills. To be eligible, fans must reside in The U.S. and be 25 years of age or older.
