Holiday Cocktails
The holidays are here, and, with it comes the time to host your family and friends while throwing a rocking (and hopefully tasty) party. When it comes to cocktails, we have you covered, with the following cocktails by people that truly know how to get into the Christmas “spirit”. A hosting suggestion: rather than pour each guest drinks all night, save time by setting up a bar area with cocktail recipes and all the ingredients, allowing your guests to pour their own drinks. Cheers!
Triple Black – Courtesy of Len Fragomeni – President of SpiritHouse Toronto (http://www.spirithousetoronto.com/) and the Toronto Institute of Bartending (http://www.torontobartending.com/)
1.5 ounce Crown Royal Black
1 ounce Cassis
2 dashes of Black Walnut Bitters
2 dashes of Angostura Orange bitters
Stirred on the rocks with a lemon twist
Mistress For Christmas – Courtesy of Dave Mitton – President
Canadian Professional Bartenders Association, Ontario Chapter (http://www.canadianbartenders.com/) & Co-Owner and Head Bartender of the Harbord Room (http://www.theharbordroom.com/)
Glass: Old Fashioned
2oz Chai/Ginger Infused Dolin’s Sweet Vermouth
1 ounce Tawse Grower’s Blend Pinot Noir
¾ ounce cinnamon infused honey syrup
3 dashes of Bloor Orange Bitters
Hard Ice
Garnish: Cinnamon Stick
Method: Stir all the ingredients over ice and strain into glass over one large ice cube. Use a cinnamon stick for garnish and stirring.
Snake Bite – Courtesy of Anna Monna-Lamarre – Cassis Monna et Filles (http://www.cassismonna.com/)
In a beer glass, combine half a glass of cider and half a glass of beer (blonde ale or witbier) with 1 tbsp of crème de cassis.