Quick Bites: Cocktail Contest Quickies
In case you haven’t been to The Intoxicologist Facebook page, you’re missing out on a Scotch cocktail creation contest that ends Monday, November 16 at noon CST. You may use any Scotch you like to create your cocktail, however I will be using Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Grant’s Blended Scotch to recreate them for judging. Please include a cocktail name and exact measurements for your drink recipe. All ideas are welcome, but need to fall within 5 ingredients or less using easy to find ingredients. Join me at The Intoxicologist on Facebook to submit your cocktail creation. Winners will be announced sometime next week.
New cocktail contest – Hot Brew! Hot coffee, hot chocolate and hot ciders make the top of the list for winter warm-ups. But these three basics are of course not the only hot drinks to sip while taking the chill out of one’s bones. Enter your best winter warm up drink recipe (cocktail or Mocktail) and I’ll award a Starbucks prize to the winner. Contest ends Friday, November 20. All entries must be submitted to The Intoxicologist Facebook page.
Speaking of winter warm ups…
Winner of the Jim Beam Bourbon cocktail creation contest in the week prior to Halloween, Dan Bliss, created the Beamin’ Punkin. Dan says this is a family favorite and speaks to Jim Beam Bourbon lovers everywhere. Sit back and enjoy!
Beamin’ Punkin
Dan Bliss, Omaha NE
1-1/2 ounce Jim Beam Bourbon
2 ounce Pumpkin Spice Schnapps
Cinnamon Stick
Clove & Nutmeg
Warm the ingredients in a heat proof mug. Torani Pumpkin Spice Syrup may be substituted for schnapps.
Another seasonal warmer to get you through a cool evening or early morning tailgate party…
Dulce Dominicana
1 ounce Brugal Anejo or Extra Viejo Rum
1/2 ounce Vanilla Liqueur
1/4 ounce Allspice Liqueur
1 cup Apple Cider
Pinch of whole cloves
Pinch of star anise
Three orange slices
Heat all ingredients, except for alcohol, over the stovetop until simmering. Add to mug containing alcoholic ingredients, straining out spices and fruit. Garnish with one of the stewed orange slices and a fresh star anise.
Living Grand & Teenie: Low Calorie Cocktail & Drink Recipes
Holiday in a Glass: Fall to Thanksgiving Cocktails
Hot Brew: Winter & Holiday Hot Coffee Recipes
Reviews – Classic Cocktails – Holiday Cocktails – Low Calorie Cocktails
Holiday Recipes @ National Cocktails Examiner – Low Calorie @ National Cocktails Examiner
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www.discus.org – Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
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