Our Favorite Cocktails for Fall

Drink in the season!

Grilled Peaches w/Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

Sweet treat found on thekitchn.com with a bit of tweaking. Their recipes never disappoint. Peaches are abundant and at their peak in the summer months so take advantage and bring out their even sweeter side by grilling them.

Not Your Grandma’s Manhattan

I always associated Manhattans as being a drink for old people–like my grandmother. But this isn’t your grandma’s Manhattan. What makes this Manhattan special? Using dry and sweet vermouth keeps this cocktail from turning too sweet. Ingredients 2 ounces good bourbon (like Woodford Reserve or Maker’s Mark) 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters […]

St Patty’s Day Cocktails: The Wilde Oscar

Based on a traditional Old-Fashioned, this cocktail uses Guinness and bourbon. INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Bourbon 1 oz Guinness Stout 1/2 oz Rich Simple Syrup Dash of Botanical Bitters Stir all ingredients in an ice filled mixing glass. Strain cocktail over a large ice cube. Garnish with a large orange peel and maraschino cherry. Everything You Need for […]

Spiced Bourbon & Beer Maple Martini

We love this festive, zesty cocktail from the Food Network. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and spicy! Ingredients 1 cup chilled bourbon 1/4 cup chilled dark beer like Negro Modelo 1/4 cup chilled pure maple syrup Ice cubes 1 whole nutmeg 4 small dried red chiles, such as japones, rinsed and patted dry Directions Combine the bourbon, beer and […]

A Drunken Pear

Now I’m not one to typically pick up a pear and chomp, but when they are sliced in salads or better yet in a cocktail, I’m more than willing to participate in their consumption.  Pears have no cholesterol, sodium or saturated fat.  In addition, they are high in fiber, Vitamin C and potassium.   So […]

A Muddled “New” Old-Fashioned

 Here’s an upgrade to the old-fashioned classic cocktail, with thanks to Bill Heck’s recipe (Bon Appetit). I substituted granulated sugar for the cubes… turned out equally as tasty. SIZE: makes 1 INGREDIENTS:  2 sugar cubes (or 1 1/2-2 teaspoons granulated sugar) 4 dashes of Angostura bitters 1 lemon wheel 1 lime wheel 1 orange wheel 1 […]

The Wilde Oscar Cocktail

Based on a traditional Old-Fashioned, this cocktail uses Guinness and bourbon. INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Bourbon 1 oz Guinness Stout 1/2 oz Rich Simple Syrup Dash of Botanical Bitters Stir all ingredients in an ice filled mixing glass. Strain cocktail over a large ice cube. Garnish with a large orange peel and maraschino cherry.

Slow-Cooker Spiked Mulled Cider

Recipe Makes about 16 (8-ounce) drinks 1 gallon fresh apple cider 1 orange 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece of ginger 5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves 5 star anise pods 1 1/2 cups bourbon, brandy, or dark rum Orange slices, for serving (optional) Pour the cider into a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Cut orange into […]

Bourbon Slush

Superlicious slushy sipper of the summer. Can’t let a summer slip by without a batch of these. Make sure to allow a full 24 hours of proper freezing time until ready to serve. This one is a definite crowd pleaser and fantastically refreshing.