Whether you’re looking for creative new ways to drink our whiskies, or need a little extra help getting through all the festivities, our Holiday Survival Guide is full of crafted cocktails based on true holiday.
The Inappropriate Elf
The Inappropriate Elf isn’t just a questionable job at the mall, it’s also a flavorful cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Reservoir Bourbon
- 2 tsp. Maple Syrup
- 1 ½ tbsp. Lemon Juice
- Star Anise
Steps
- Mix maple syrup with water and 3 star anise pods.
- Set aside.
- Mix Reservoir Bourbon and lemon juice.
- Shake over ice.
- Serve garnished with lemon slice and star anise pod.
Frosty’s Nog
Frosty’s Nog is a rich and pepperminty treat to get you through those awkward holiday hugs.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Milk
- ½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
- ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 6 Large Egg Yolks
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Reservoir Bourbon
- Whipped Cream
Steps
- Mix all ingredients except whipped cream.
- Chill.
- Pour when ready to serve.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!
Pour yourself a delicious dose of reality with You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Reservoir Bourbon
- ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- ¼ Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Cinnamon
Steps
- Mix water, cinnamon and sugar.
- Set aside.
- Mix Reservoir Bourbon and lemon juice.
- Add ¾ oz. cinnamon simple syrup.
- Mix well.
- Serve over ice, garnished with cinnamon stick.
Old Fashioned Outbursts
No politics or religion at the dinner table! Hopefully your crazy uncle will keep his Old Fashioned Outbursts to a minimum with this spirited holiday classic.
Ingredients
- 1 Sugar Cube
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 oz. Hunter & Scott Rye
- Orange Twist
- Bourboned Cherries
Steps
- Mix all ingredients.
- Shake over ice.
- Serve over ice.
- Garnish with orange twist and cherry.
Cousin Eddie
Get yourself ‘somethin’ really nice’ with Cousin Eddie, a refreshingly floral and citrusy whiskey mixer.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Reservoir Rye
- 2 oz. Cointreau
- 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- Orange Slice Garnish
Steps
- Mix all ingredients.
- Shake over ice.
- Serve over ice.
- Garnish with orange slice.
Mom’s Guilt Trip
Buckle up for a Mom’s Guilt Trip with this uniquely flavored cocktail made with cloves, orange juice and prosecco.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Honey
- ¼ tsp. Ground Ginger
- ¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. Ground Cloves
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- 1 oz. Reservoir Rye
- 1 oz. Prosecco
- ½ Sprig Rosemary
Steps
- Mix honey, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and orange juice.
- Set Aside.
- Mix remainder of ingredients.
- Shake over ice.
- Add honey mixture.
- Serve over ice.
- Garnish with sprig of Rosemary.