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Winter Slumber

Posted on October 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

Winter Slumber – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Whiskey or Bourbon

1/2 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur

1/4 part Voyant Chai

1-1/2 part Heavy Whipping Cream

Cinnamon & Sugar for Rim Garnish

Place liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar.

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Tagged Bourbon, Heavy Cream, Pumpkin Liqueur, Voyant Chai, Whiskey

Gridiron Greats Football & Tailgating Cocktails & Drink Recipes

Posted on January 22, 2011 | 1 Comment

Customize your game day football watching experience with cocktail recipes that follow football action play by play.

First Down Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Voyant Chai

1/2 ounce Godiva White Chocolate

Layer in shot glass in order given. – Give the first round your best shot.

Fuzzy Field Goal – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Jagermeister

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

3/4 ounce Bacardi Peach Red

2 ounces Orange Juice

Orange Slices Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Garnish with orange slices.

Gridiron Lemonade – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jagermeister

1/4 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Buttershots

3 ounces Lemonade

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Hail Mary – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jim Beam Black

2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

5 dashes Tabasco Sauce

2 dashes Angostura

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3 ounces Clamato Juice

Jalapeno Stuffed Olives Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass in order given. Stir. Garnish with jalapeno stuffed olives or garnish of choice. – Ride on heritage and team spirit.

Necessary Roughness – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Tequila

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/2 ounce Crème de Cassis

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Lime Wedge Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into margarita glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with lime wedge. – Classic ventures beyond ordinary.

Red Zone Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

Layer in shot glass in order given. – A moment in the hot spot.

Spearing the Stag – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Coconut Rum

1 ounce Jagermeister

1-1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

Pineapple Spear Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with skewered pineapple. – Easiest penalty you’ll ever sip.

Strong Safety – created by Cheri Loughlin

Barspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

Barspoon Hazelnut Syrup

Hot Coffee

Whipped Cream

Cacao Bits

Place chocolate syrup and hazelnut syrup in heat proof mug. Fill with hot coffee. Top with Whipped cream. Sprinkle with Cacao bits. – Tailgates begin early and go long; caffeine to keep your wits.

T-formation – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea

1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

1/4 ounce Peach Schnapps

2 ounces Apricot Nectar

2 ounces Lemonade

Squeeze of Half a Lemon

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Southern style with wicked twist.

Third & Long – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Tequila

1/2 part Light Rum

1/2 part Vodka

1/2 part Triple Sec

3/4 part Lemon Juice

1-1/2 part Cola

Lemon Wedge Garnish

Build in a tall glass over ice. Top with cola. Garnish with lemon wedge if desired. – Three spirits, long on taste.

Quick Count Rattler – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Yukon Jack

1/2 ounce Apricot Brandy

3/4 ounce Southern Comfort

1 ounce Apricot Nectar

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Sip too fast & this might bite!

Bull by the Horns – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Red Stag by Jim Beam

1 ounce Jagermeister

2 ounces Red Bull

Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with maraschino cherries. – Two stags & bull battle for perfect play.

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Posted in Football & Tailgating, Shot-tails, Shots & Shooters

Tagged Apricot Brandy, Apricot Nectar, Bitters, Bourbon, Butterscotch Schnapps, Chocolate Syrup, Cinnamon Schnapps, Clamato, Coconut Rum, Coffee, Cola, Creme de Cassis, Energy Drink, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Godiva, Goldschlager, Hazelnut Syrup, Jagermeister, Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Orange Juice, Peach Rum, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, Red Stag by Jim Beam, Shot-tails, Southern Comfort, Tabasco, Tequila, Tomato Juice, Triple Sec, Vodka, Voyant Chai, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate Liqueur, Yukon Jack

Favorite Dessert Flavors Become Spirited Holiday Sippers

Posted on November 17, 2010 | 2 Comments

The spirit of the holidays surround us with aromas of fresh baked pies and cookies, settling in with warm cups of cider and coffee and spending time with friends and family with the aura of celebration tippling in the air. Welcome guests to your holiday gathering with a little no-bake celebratory treat. The recipe ideas below include cocktail and martini style drinks with dessert themes inspired by traditional baked desserts and chocolate delicacies.

Dappled Jack – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

1/2 part Berentzen ApfelKorn Schnapps

1-1/2 part Canada Dry Ginger Ale

Crystallized Ginger Garnish

Build in a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with skewered round of crystallized ginger. This is for those who want a hint of apple, but not an overwhelming amount. You know who you are – you’ll go along with the flow of cocktail for the sake of celebration, but nothing is going to get in the way of your authentic Jack flavor.

Love the delicious taste of Apple Strudel, but prefer sipping dessert instead of forking it? Apfel Strudel might be the answer to all your holiday wish list needs this season.

Apfel Strudel – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Berentzen ApfelKorn Schnapps

1/2 part Amaretto

1/4 part Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 part St-Remy XO Brandy

1 part Mott’s Apple Juice

Crushed Graham Cracker Garnish

Dip rim of cocktail glass in amaretto. Rim glass edge with finely crushed graham crackers. Set aside. Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rimmed cocktail glass.

Mexican Café de Jengibre – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 parts Anejo Tequila

1/2 part Kahlua Especial

1 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur

1/2 part Half & Half

Build in a rocks or old-fashioned glass over ice. Stir. No garnish.

Mexican Chocolate Café – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Patron Silver

1 ounce Patron XO Café

1/2 ounce Patron Citronge

1 ounce Cold Espresso

1/2 ounce Godiva Original Liqueur

Orange Twist Garnish

Build over ice in a decorative cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist. Insert a stir straw for slow sipping.

Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

1/2 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur

1-1/2 part Kern’s Apricot Nectar

1-1/2 part Zipang Sparkling Sake

Skewered Crystallized Ginger Round Garnish

Combine Stranahan’s Whiskey, Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur and apricot nectar in a mixing glass. Stir. Pour into a highball glass over ice. Top with measurement of Zipang Sparkling Sake. Garnish with skewered crystallized ginger.

Winter Slumber – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Whiskey or Bourbon

1/2 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur

1/4 part Voyant Chai

1-1/2 part Heavy Whipping Cream

Cinnamon & Sugar for Rim Garnish

Place liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar.

The Chocolatier’s En-Core – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Core Vodka

1/2 ounce DeKuyper Buttershots

1/2 ounce Godiva Original Liqueur

1/4 ounce Frangelico Liqueur

1 ounce Half & Half

Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for ten to fifteen seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Notation: Drizzle the inside of the martini glass with chocolate before straining contents into glass for added luxury and garnish if desired.