With the holiday season approaching, the best gift to give than a bottle of premium liquor to your loved ones. What could possibly be better than sitting around your loved ones, sitting in cozy clothing, and sipping on fun and festive cocktails? And this year, we have a few recommendations on what you can give.
From Glenmorangie Whisky comes a limited edition expression called A Tale of Winter. Like the cozy comfort of a colorful winter sweater, this whisky’s bursts of bright, vivid flavor will delight your senses. The experience begins with light flurries of fruit and honey, building to torrents of cocoa dust, flakes of red pepper and chunks of brazil nut toffee. It culminates in a feels-like-forever finish that swirls with cinnamon, ginger and clove.
And this bottle of premium whisky is the perfect base for a fun Winter Apple Toddy.
Ingredients
- 50ml (2oz) Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter
- 75ml (2.5oz) Pressed Apple Juice
- 25ml (.8oz) Lemon Juice
- 1 dessert spoon honey (to taste)
Garnish: Clove studded orange wheel, cinnamon stick and star anise.
Method: Pour ingredients (except whisky) into a saucepan and bring to a simmer on low heat. Do not allow to boil. Pour whisky into glass and top with hot ingredients.
But if whisky isn’t your drink of choice, Belvedere Vodka has some amazing cocktails you could make for the upcoming holidays. Whether you make this at your upcoming Friendsgiving or at your family Christmas party, these drinks will surely make everyone feel festive and full of joy.
Pommy Garden
Ingredients
- 5 oz / 50ml Belvedere Vodka
- .75 oz / 20ml Pomegranate Juice
- .75 oz / 20ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- .25 oz / 10ml Simple Syrup
- Handful of Fresh Mint
Method: Gently press mint and simple syrup in the base of a mixing tin. Combine remaining ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into coupette and garnish with a lemon twist.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ingredients
- 2 oz / 60 ml Belvedere Vodka
- .75 oz / 20 ml Coffee Liqueur
- 1 Shot Espresso
- Ice
Method: Combine all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with three espresso beans.
BLACKBERRY & LEMONGRASS SOUR
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Belvedere Blackberry & Lemongrass
- ¾ oz Dry Vermouth
- 2 Whole Fresh Blackberries
- ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- ¾ oz Egg White
- ¾ oz Honey Water
- 2 Fresh Blackberries
- Sprig of Mint
Method: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and dry shake. Add cubed ice and shake again vigorously. Fine strain into a chilled coupette. Garnish.
And for our canned cocktail fans out there, NUTRL Vodka Seltzer has just launched the first ever Cra berry seltzer variety pack just in time for the holidays. Made with vodka, seltzer, and real fruit juice, NUTRL Cranberry is bringing a fun and festive twist on the holiday cranberry option. This limited-release cranberry variety pack featuring four flavors: Classic Cranberry, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Grapefruit and Cranberry Apple. The seasonal pack is the first-ever all cranberry seltzer variety pack on the market and will be available throughout the 2021 holiday season in select markets. NÜTRL is a new-to-market light and refreshing vodka seltzer made with simple ingredients: vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice.
