Fall is my absolute FAVORITE season of all! I love the crisp, cool air; the smell of winter in the air; and all the yummy comfort food we start making this time of year. But what if I told you that I have some really great cocktails to go with that comfort food??
Autumn Appreciation
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream with a hint of Caramel
- 1 ounce Ketel One Vodka
- 1 ounce Espresso
- Caramel
Preparation:
1. Swirl caramel around the inside of a martini glass and put to side.
2. Pour Baileys Irish Cream with a hint of Caramel, Ketel One, Ice and Espresso into a shaker and shake until very frothy.
3. Strain into Caramel swirled martini glass, making sure that the foam is on top to make it look like a cappuccino. Using a spoon while pouring helps keep the foam on top.
Harvest Highball
Recipe Created for Moon Mountain Vodka by Kathy Casey Liquid Kitchen™
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Moon Mountain Organic Vodka
- 3/4 ounce Housemade Cranberry Syrup including 3- 4 of the berries (recipe follows)
- 3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 ounces Fresh Orange Juice
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Preparation:
1. Measure the Moon Mountain Vodka, Cranberry Syrup including a few of the berries, lemon juice and orange juice into a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill with ice and add the bitters.
3. Shake vigorously and pour into a tall glass.
Housemade Cranberry Syrup
Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Fresh Cranberries
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
Preparation:
1. Place ingredients into a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
3. Simmer for 1 minute then turn off heat.
4. Let syrup infuse for one hour and then refrigerate.
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