3 Must Mix Cocktails to Sip in the New Year
Let’s all resolve to drink better in the New Year! Start by giving these three drinks that are everyone’s favorite using quality spirits a mix.
Cuvée Auguste celebrates the famous ancestor and founder of the maison, Pierre-Auguste Boulard. The Cellar Master composed this calvados with balanced aromas of apple, vanilla, honey, caramel, and toasted almonds. It is delicate and balanced with discreet hints of oak. Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in an elevated Old Fashioned cocktail.
Auguste’s XO Old Fashioned
Ingredients
2 oz. Boulard Calvados Auguste XO
1 tsp Simple Syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Preparation
Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, and muddle or stir until the sugar is nearly dissolved.
Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled.
Strain into rocks glass over one large ice cube.
Express the oil of an orange twist over the glass, then drop into the glass to garnish.
Add cranberries for an additional festive garnish.
Enjoy!
Eggnog, a creamy blend of holiday cheer, combines the richness of rum, sherry, and brandy for a festive twist on its historic roots. This version features spirits from Williams & Humbert Bodegas and is the perfect companion to your holiday gatherings—equal parts tradition and indulgence!
Preparation
Chill a punch cup.
Add all ingredients to a blender with a little bit of ice (optional) and blend until smooth.
Allow to settle a bit if you don’t want a lot of foam.
Strain into your chilled cup.
Garnish with some freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon (optional).
Happy Holidays & Enjoy!
Cozy up with a Mexican Hot Chocolate cocktail featuring Bribón Añejo Tequila. Aged for 9 months in American oak barrels, the tequila adds a smooth, rich depth to the velvety chocolate, making this a festive and indulgent winter treat!
Mexi Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
1 oz. Bribón Tequila Añejo
3 oz. Hot Cocoa
½ oz. Green Chartreuse
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a mug or glass and stir well to combine.
Garnish with three coffee beans.
Add chocolate shavings and whipped cream for an added sweet treat.
Enjoy!
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