November 2020

jenniferhquisenberry

Enjoy a delicious layered, patriotic Red and Blue Kool-Aid Punch! It’s so easy to make a drink with layers, and they taste as good as they look! And the kids and the adults will enjoy it because you can make the mocktail version for the kids and spike it with your favorite alcohol for the adults. It’s the perfect drink to serve for Memorial Day and July 4th.

• 1 packet mixed berry Kool-Aid prepared
• 4 tbsp grenadine

• Prepare the Kool-Aid according to package instructions
• Add two tablespoons of grenadine to each glass.
• Slowly pour the prepared Kool-Aid into the glasses.
• Garnish with a maraschino cherry, optional.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. We used sugar-free Kool-Aid for this recipe.

Enjoy a chocolate hot toddy when you make our recipe for Highland Whiskey Spiked Hot Chocolate. It’s absolutely delicious and is the perfect drink to enjoy when it’s cold. And it’s perfect to serve for the holidays too!

• 1 packet Hot Cocoa Swiss Miss or other Favorite
• 6 oz Water
• 1 1/2 oz Highland Park Magnus
• Large Marshmallows
• Course Brown Sugar Packets Sugar in the Raw
• Pinch of Salt

• Bring water to a boil, blend with the hot cocoa mix in a heat resistant mug, add Magnus and a tiny pinch of salt.
• On a plate, take 2-3 large marshmallows and coat with Magnus using a pastry brush.
• Dip both ends of the coated marshmallows into coarse brown sugar.
• Torch with a lighter or over an open flame, then place on prepared hot cocoa.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. Large marshmallows can be prepared ahead of time on a baking tray, roasted in a broiler, and set aside.

Christmas, Cocktails, Fall, Holidays, Season, Whiskey, Winter · December 6, 2018

If you like your hot chocolate with a splash of history and class, you should check out this delicious recipe for Highland Whiskey Spiked Hot Chocolate. The Highland Park Distillery is located in the beautiful Orkney Islands of Scotland and…

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jenniferhquisenberry

A Cucumber Lime Vodka Collins is one of the most refreshing drinks you can enjoy. And it’s also very low calorie. Made with Smirnoff Zero Infusions, sparkling water, and fresh limes and cucumbers, it’s easy to enjoy this delicious drink guilty free. Enjoy it poolside, for a summer barbecue or cookout or for brunch!

• 2 oz Cucumber Lime Vodka chilled – we used Smirnoff’s Zero Sugar Infusions
• 1/2 tsp Simple Syrup optional
• 4 oz Lime flavored sparkling water – we used Waterloo Lime
• Fresh mint for garnish
• Lime wheels for garnish
• Optional: Cucumber slices for garnish

• Fill a cocktail shaker or jar with ice.
• Add the Cucumber Lime Vodka to the cocktail shaker.
• If you’re adding the simple syrup, do so now.
• Pour the mixture into a beverage glass.
• Top with sparkling water.
• Drop a few lime wheels into the drink and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.  Note: You don’t have to include the simple syrup if you don’t want to. It will still taste crisp and refreshing.

Delicious and perfect for Fall, this Instant Pot Pumpkin Spiced Bourbon is a great way to add spirit to every Autumn occasion from Halloween to potlucks to Thanksgiving dinner!

• Instant Pot or other Pressure Cooker
• 5 Pint Size Canning Jars with Lids and Rings

• 5 pint-sized Canning Jars w/Lids & Rings sterilized
• 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 6 cups Apple Cider
• 1/4 cup White Sugar
• 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
• 5 Cinnamon Sticks
• 3 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 4 cups Spiced Bourbon

• In the Instant Pot, combine pumpkin puree, apple cider, both sugars, and pumpkin pie spice.
• Set on Saute mode, let pot heat up, stirring occasionally.
• Once sugars are dissolved, put the lid on.
• Set the vent to sealing position.
• Pressure Cook for 45 minutes.
• Natural Pressure Release.
• Once the batch has cooled completely add in the Bourbon.
• Pour mixture into jars & put a cinnamon stick to each jar.
• Store jars in a cool dark place.
• Can be consumed right away, but will get better with age.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. You will want to sterilize your jars and lids before filling them with your infused bourbon.

A blueberry lemon gin rickey cocktail is a terrific drink to make with fresh blueberries. The fresh, fruity flavors blend perfectly and are a great recipe to make for a crowd.

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice fresh squeezed
• 1 oz Fresh Blueberries
• 2 oz Lemon Seltzer Water

• Using a citrus squeezer, squeeze the lime.
• Add blueberries, gin, and lime juice to a mixing glass or jar.
• Using a muddling stick, muddle the blueberries until they are thoroughly macerated.
• Fill your beverage glass with ice.
• Hold a fine mesh strainer over the beverage glass. Pour the blueberry mixture through the strainer over the ice. To release more juice, press the blueberry mixture against the side of the mesh with a spoon.
• Top the drink with lemon seltzer water.
• Garnish with mint, lemon or lime slices, or a blueberries on a cocktail pick.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.

When it’s about to get hot, hot, hot outside, it’s great to enjoy some spicy food and drinks! And we’ve got a terrific recipe for a spicy sparkling margarita for you to enjoy. If it’s hot outside, or if you…

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Whilst many bars and bartenders argue over the authentic way to make Cuba’s classic Mojito cocktail, this revolutionary recipe trumps the lot. It truly is a perfect mojito recipe. The best mojito recipe I have had friends tend bar in…

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When I was a kid, one of my favorite summer time treats was to sip on either a coke or a root beer float. This boozy black cherry float has a lot of nostalgia for me. Oh, they were so…

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I’m known for my sangria recipes whenever I entertain. Whenever we have guests over, it’s an easy way to serve a tasty beverage for a crowd. Sangria tastes good, especially a sweet one like this patriotic-themed red, white & berry…

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Ron Abuelo

Blood Orange Punch is as delicious as it is stunning. When blood oranges are in season, be sure to make some punch with fresh blood orange wheels. It’s perfect for brunch and other events.

• 3 oz Ron Abuelo Añejo Rum
• 3 oz Guava Juice
• 3 oz Orange Juice
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 Blood Orange sliced, for garnish

• Stir all ingredients together in a mixing glass and pour into two tall glasses over ice.
• Garnish with a peeled blood orange wheel and orange twist.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.