| on February 9th, 2012%  Inspired by True Love & Game of Thrones
Basil Hayden’s has created two great cocktails that not only look the part, but taste great with unique ingredients making them as special as your someone special! The Basil Hayden’s Sookie’s Virtue combines the fruit flavors of grapes and raspberries with Basil Hayden’s smooth finish, which creates a fruity cocktail that is perfect way to start the evening. Looking to add some spice to your Valentine’s date, The Basil Hayden’s Fire & Ice should do the trick. The cocktail mixes jalapeño, lime and pomegranate juice with Basil Hayden’s spicy finish creating a cocktail with just enough of a kick to keep you wanting more! Basil Hayden’s Sookie’s VirtueInspired by HBO’s True Blood1½ parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon 8 Red Grapes 2 Raspberries ¾ parts Lemon Juice ¾ parts Floral Tea Syrup (see recipe below) Floral Tea Syrup 1. Combine 1 part of your favorite freshly brewed floral tea (jasmine, lavender, chamomile, etc.) with 1 part sugar. 2. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and refrigerate. 1. Muddle red grapes, raspberries, lemon juice and floral tea syrup in a mixing tin. 2. Add Basil Hayden’s Bourbon and shake vigorously for 7 seconds. 3. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a grape and raspberry.  Basil Hayden’s Fire & Ice
Inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones 1½ parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon ¾ parts Fresh Lime Juice 1 Slice Jalapeno 1 part Pomegranate Juice ½ part Simple Syrup Splash of Soda Water 1. Muddle lime juice, jalapeno, pomegranate juice and simple syrup in a mixing tin. 2. Add Basil Hayden’s Bourbon and shake lightly for 5 seconds. 3. Strain into a Collins glass, add ice and top with soda water. 4. Garnish with a lime wheel and pomegranate seeds. . . . Technorati Tags: basil hayden's, bourbon, cocktails, fruity cocktail, game of thrones, HBO, martini glass, muddle, Pomegranate, pomegranate seeds, raspberry, simple syrup, True Blood, Whiskey on January 31st, 2012%  Close the Show with a Knockout Cocktail
If you are planning a date this Valentine’s Day, make it perfect, right down to the cocktail. Chambord Flavored Vodka enlisted New York City-based relationship expert Dr. Jane Greer, and her husband and partner in practice, Dr. Marc Snowman, to taste four new cocktails and provide their impressions on which cocktails are date night right. ”Chambord Flavored Vodka is the World’s Most Romantic Vodka,” said Dr. Jane. “It is perfect in so many cocktails that can add that touch of romance to any date, Valentine’s Day or
not.” The French Martini Dr. Jane says: “This cocktail is so smooth and scrumptious, perfect for the
couple who likes Ballroom Dancing. I can see something very elegant – like
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers – floating across the dance floor.” 1 1Ž2 oz. Chambord Flavored Vodka
1Ž2 oz. Chambord Liqueur
2 oz. Pineapple Juice Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with
raspberries. The Parisian Cosmo “I love this drink so much. It’s light and refreshing and I can definitely
see it in a pitcher or by the beach. Think Group Date Activity if you enjoy
this cocktail,” Greer said. Marc Snowman added: “If you are having a
Cupid’s Cocktail Party, this drink is a winner.” 1Ž2 oz. Chambord Flavored Vodka
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
1Ž2 oz. Sour Mix Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a
lemon twist. . About Dr. Greer: Dr. Jane Greer is a nationally renowned relationship expert, marriage and
family therapist, blogger, author, and radio host. She is creator of SHRINK
WRAP, a media commentary on what we can learn from the trials and triumphs
of celebrity relationships as seen in Psychology Today, Huffington Post,
Metro, and on The Daily Buzz nationally syndicated morning show. She is a regular contributor to Galtime, and her “Doctor On Call” radio show
features the popular call-in segment “Let’s Talk Sex,” airing the last
Tuesday of each month @HealthyLife.net. Dr. Greer’s newest book, What About
Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship, is available
nationwide. About Dr. Snowman:
Marc Snowman is a Psychotherapist in Manhattan, New York, who specializes in
marriage and family counseling. In addition, his area of expertise is
working with children and adolescents.. .. . . Technorati Tags: chambord vodka, cocktail, cocktail party, cocktails, cosmo, cranberry juice, flavored vodka, martini, martini glass, new york city, pineapple, pineapple juice, sour mix, vodka martini on January 28th, 2012%  Did you know that one of the oldest known drinks, The Sazerac, originally called for cognac? According to Hennessy, Cognac started the Sazerac and here is their take on the classic cocktail and Hennessy makes one of the best Sazeracs around. Muddle ½ oz. simple syrup, 3 dashes of bitters, 1½ oz. Hennessy V.S and ice in a glass. Remove the ice and in a chilled glass pour a small amount of absinthe over the ice. Discard the liquid, and add the flavored ice to the whiskey. Stir and serve!
A collection of over 40 eaux de vie, the Hennessy VS is made from a recipe that has been around for 145 years. It’s a classic Cognac. The Hennessy VS is aged at least 2 years, the VSOP is aged at least 4 years and the XO is aged at least 6 years. . . . Technorati Tags: absinthe, classic cocktail, Cognac, eaux de vie, hennessy, hennessy cognac, hennessy vs, one of the best, sazerac, simple syrup, vsop, xo on January 18th, 2012% 
A Boardwalk Empire CocktailBy Dan Shapiro & Noah Shapiro A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of the brain, much like what is happening to you right now as you read this amazing article. In this case, it’s the name of our latest and greatest original cocktail and the must have drink while watching Boardwalk Empire. That’s right, if you want to be a real gangster, and not some TV watching little bitch, ya gotta get down with the Subdural Hematoma Cocktail. After all, it was created by a gangster and brought to you by a gangster. Yup, gangster little Jewish kids from the suburbs just created your new favorite drink for the best show on television. 1.5 parts Crown Royal Reserve Canadian Whisky 1 Glass Skull Glass 1 Cherry That’s it! Genius! During prohibition, Canadian Whisky was the most consumed spirit, smuggled over the border from Canada. One more thing, drink your whisky straight like a man, you’re a gangster now. . . . Technorati Tags: boardwalk empire, Canada, canadian whisky, cocktail, crown royal, crown royal reserve, crystal head, gangster, prohibition, subdural hematoma, Whiskey on January 3rd, 2012%  Irish Coffee courtesy of The Pierre Hotel, New York, New York
In the new book, the Unofficial Mad Men Cook Book, not only is the book laced with late 50’s early 60’s Madison Avenue cuisine, the cocktails are just as sheik and classic as AMC’s Mad Men. Don Draper, the Madison Avenue Advertising Executive was known to have a drink in his hand well before 11 am. In 1956 the Pierre Hotel began serving Irish coffee as a way to market Irish Whiskey. In the show Mad Men, Draper’s romantic interest Rachel Menkin, Jewish heir of a wealthy department store owner, orders a coffee at the Pierre Hotel and Draper tries to convince her to have an Irish Coffee in order to lighten the mood. The Irish Coffee was invented by a chef at the Limerick Ireland Airport as to relax the passengers about to board a cross Atlantic Flight. Note: The hotel uses Bushmill’s Irish Whiskey, but says the drink also works well with John Jameson Irish Whiskey. Any variety of whiskey made in Ireland would suffice, hence the name “Irish Coffee.” 2 ounces Irish Whiskey (see note) 3 ½ teaspoons light brown sugar 4 ounces hot coffee Whipped cream, for topping Stir whiskey, brown sugar and coffee together in a mug. Add whipped cream on top. Yield: 1 drink The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook: Inside the Kitchens, Bars, and Restaurants of Mad Men by Judy Gelman and Peter Zheutlin (Smart Pop, 2011). . . . Technorati Tags: bushmill, cocktail, cookbook, don draper, drinking, irish coffee, jameson irish whiskey, light brown sugar, limerick ireland, mad men, madison avenue, New York, pierre hotel new york, Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook on December 28th, 2011%  Old Fashioned courtesy of The Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York, New York
Bourbon or rye may be used in the Old Fashioned. Rye was originally used, and the Grand Central Oyster Bar is starting to use rye again in these drinks; they use Michters’, but Don would likely choose Canadian Club, the brand we often see in his office and home. Seagrams V.O. and Crown Royal were also popular in the 1960s, says Jonathan Rogers of The Grand Central Oyster Bar. For the record, we love the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station! 1 orange slice 1 maraschino cherry 1 teaspoon sugar Few drops of Angostura bitters A splash of soda water to muddle ingredients 2 ½ ounces rye or bourbon - In a mixing glass, muddle orange slice, cherry, sugar, bitters and a little soda water: using a muddler, push around and break up cherry and orange until flavor is released.
- Add soda water so cherry is wet and sugar is melted. Add bourbon or rye and serve over rocks, if desired.
Source: The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook . . . Technorati Tags: angostura bitters, bourbon, canadian club, cocktail, cocktails, cookbook, crown royal, don draper, grand central oyster bar, mad men, muddler, New York, old fashioned, oyster bar new york, Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook on December 22nd, 2011%  A Canton & Bourbon Cocktail Easy to Mix for any Party!
By Matt Goldstein & Amy K. Haight The Domaine de Canton is simply one of the best liqueurs in the world. Canton is a ginger based Cognac dating back to the days of the French Colonization of Indo China. Canton is a small batch liqueur made with French eaux de vie using XO and VSOP Grand Champagne Cognacs only. Made with ginger root from Vietnam, the Canton is then hand made with all natural ingredients; Tahitian vanilla beans, Provencal honey, and Tunisian ginseng. For the Domaine de Canton Gold Rush cocktail, take the Domaine de Canton, some Kentucky Straight Bourbon and lemon juice. Easy work. Not only is this one of the easiest cocktails to make, it’s one of the best. Not too sweet, not too sour, with a full body mouth feel, we are in love with this cocktail. The lemon perfectly tones down the bourbon and Canton together and makes both spirits in the drink a perfect combination. The tiny sour kick at the end gives this cocktail one of our highest recommendations. We love it because it’s easy to make, but we are in love with it because it’s just so good! Not to mention, it’s a low calorie cocktail, relatively speaking. For this cocktail, we used the Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, inexpensive and good enough to drink straight, but excellent for any cocktail. FYI, Buffalo Trace makes many of the world’s finest Bourbons such as Blanton’s, Elmer T. Lee, Eagle Rare and many other award winning whiskeys. The Domaine de Canton Gold Rush Cocktail: 1.5 parts Domaine de Canton Liqeuer 1 parts Kentucky Straight Bourbon ½ parts lemon juice Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass… We are literally drinking this cocktail right now and going to mix another immediately after we post this article…. .. . Technorati Tags: bourbons, buffalo trace, canton, champagne cognac, cocktails, Cognac, domaine de canotn, domaine de canton, Domaine de Canton Gold Rush cocktail, eagle rare, eaux de vie, ginger root, Great Holiday Cocktails, holiday cocktails, kentucky straight bourbon, lemon juice, martini, martini glass, tahitian vanilla, vanilla bean on December 21st, 2011%  Recipe by Duggan McDonnell
Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, although great for sipping neat or on the rocks, is also great for classic bourbon cocktails and Christmas cocktails. A small batch bourbon by Jim Beam, the Basil Hayden’s Blitzen’s Bourbon takes the spirit of Santa and the reindeer and shakes up your glass full of Christmas cheer. With bourbon, spices, bitters, apples, cinnamon, walnuts and sugar, this cocktail serves up a sweet and spicy Christmas cocktail. Mix up a cocktail, sit back, relax by the fire and enjoy the holidays. 2 Parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon 1 Reindeer Spice Syrup (recipe below) 2 Dashes Angostura® Aromatic Bitters Orange Peel Reindeer Spice Syrup 3 Apples, peeled and diced 5 Large Cinnamon Sticks 1 cup Walnuts 2 cups Sugar 3 Cups Water *** 1. Place the diced apples into water and boil, then reduce heat to low. 2. Briefly toast cinnamon sticks and walnuts in a saucepan, then transfer into apple mixture. 3. Simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Gently stir in the 2 cups of sugar, thoroughly stirring, and remove from heat. 5. Once mixture has cooled, strain and press the juice and flavor from the boiled apples back in the mix. *** 1. In an old-fashioned glass, combine all ingredients and stir 20 times. 2. Garnish with an orange peel. . . . Technorati Tags: aromatic bitters, basil hayden, blitzen, bourbon whiskey, christmas cocktails, cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, classic bourbon, cocktail, cocktails, holiday cocktails, jim beam, kentucky, kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, small batch bourbon on December 17th, 2011%  Well-crafted holiday parties include well-crafted cocktails. And while there are always the classics, a signature drink and a well-paired appetizer can separate your party from the rest. We’ve assembled some of our favorite Woodford Reserve cocktails and some tasty bites that will have people talking until next holiday season. Check out these great holiday cocktails, but these mixed drinks can be used for any occasion. The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon cocktails featuring the Holiday Spice, the Bourbon Ball and the Candy Cane infusion are easy to make and holiday tasty.
. WOODFORD RESERVE HOLIDAY SPICE1 oz. Woodford Reserve®
1 oz. Chocolate liqueur
1 oz. Coffee liqueur
Heavy shake of Cayenne
Heavy shake of Cinnamon
Heavy splash of Half and half
Shake and strain into a cocktail glass
rimmed with graham cracker crumbs.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick. .  WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON BALL
2 oz. Woodford Reserve®
1 oz. White créme de cacao
¼ oz. Hazelnut liqueur
Stir well with cracked ice,
then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a rolled chocolate curl. . WOODFORD RESERVE CANDY CANE INFUSION1 liter Woodford Reserve®
3 Candy canes
Recipe Ideas
Serve 2 oz. candy cane infusion in cordial glass or chilled martini glass.
Pour 2 oz. candy cane infusion over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Combine 1 ½ oz. candy cane infusion with 4 oz. hot chocolate.
Garnish with whipped cream and a candy cane.
Combine 1 ½ oz. candy cane infusion with 4 oz. hot coffee. Garnish with whipped cream.
Pour 1 ½ oz. candy cane infusion over ice in rocks glass. Fill with eggnog and stir.
Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Pour 1 ½ oz. candy cane infusion over ice in rocks glass. Fill with cola and stir.
Drizzle 1 T. candy cane infusion over 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
Garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes. . . . Technorati Tags: appetizer, bourbon, Bourbon Ball cocktail, Candy Cane Infusion Cocktails, candy canes, chocolate, chocolate liqueur, christmas, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, cocktail glass, coffee liqueur, cordial glass, graham cracker, holiday cocktails, Holiday Spice cocktails, kentucky straight bourbon, liqueur, martini, martini glass, mixed drinks, new years, nutmeg, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, winter, woodford reserve, Woodford Reserve Holiday Cocktails on December 15th, 2011%  Recipe by Max Toast
Celebrate the eight crazy nights with a classic bourbon and the perfect Hanukkah cocktail. With Basil Hayden’s small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon by Jim Beam, this beautifully sipping bourbon makes a great cocktail. With pomegranate, fig and lemon, the mix of fruit with the bourbon creates a refreshing mixed drink that will light your menorah! Check out the cocktail recipe below and let us know what you think. . 2 parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon 1 part Pomegranate Juice 1 tablespoon Fig Preserve 1 bar spoon Fresh Lemon Juice 2 dashes Angostura® Aromatic Bitters *** 1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. 2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 3. Garnish with a lemon peel. . . . Technorati Tags: aromatic bitters, basil hayden, basil hayden's kentucky straight bourbon, Basil Hayden’s, classic bourbon, cocktail glass, hanukkah, lemon peel, Pomegranate, small batch, spinning driedel | |
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