It's the most wonderful time of the year!
This holiday season is undoubtedly different this year. And although the holiday parties may be limited to zooms calls and bundled outdoor gatherings, there is no reason why you can't (safely) celebrate the season with some holiday spirit(s).
We've put together a list of our 5 favorite seasonal sippers, to make your days merry and bright.
1) Gin Peppercorn Fizz
Ingredients
1 part Citrus Sweet Tea (English Breakfast Tea, Lemon and Lime)
1 part gin
.5 part fresh lemon juice
Seltzer water
Garnishes: Bay leaves, pink peppercorns and lemon wheels
Directions
Citrus Sweet Tea, lemon juice and gin into a glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Strain into a glass with fresh ice, and top with seltzer water, garnish with bay leaves, pink peppercorns and lemon wheel.
2) Mulled Wine
Ingredients
1 part Mulling Spices (Chai Spices, Cranberry, Apple)
1 part Red Wine
Garnishes Lemon, Orange Slices, Cinnamon Sticks
Directions
Add Mulling Spices and rum into a saucepan or crockpot in in a 1-1 ratio
Heat until desired temperature (do not boil)
Pour into a heat-proof glass or mug, garnish with cinnamon stick and apple slice
3) Chai Sparkler
Ingredients
1 Part Chai Pina Colada (Chai Tea, Pineapple and Coconut)
1 part Champagne
Directions
Add chilled champagne and Chai Pina Colada to a coupe glass. Enjoy!
4) The Greenwich Rye
Ingredients
1 part Citrus Sweet Tea (English Breakfast Tea, Lemon and Lime)
1 part Rye or Bourbon
2-3 Dash Angostura bitters
Garnish: Mint and lemon
Directions
Combine Citrus Sweet Tea, Rye and Angostura bitters in a glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Pour into a glass with fresh ice. Garnish with mint leaves and a lemon peel.
5) Sparkling Hibiscus Cosmo
Ingredients
2oz Strawberry Manhattan (Darjeeling Tea, Strawberry and Hibiscus)
2oz Champagne
Directions
Mix Strawberry Manhattan and Vodka in a glass with ice.
Top with champagne, and garnish with berries and thyme sprigs.
& DON'T FORGET BOOZY TEA!
Drink Wise,
The Owl's Brew Crew