FESTIVE DRINKS
Manitoba Old Fashioned Cocktail INGREDIENTS: 2 oz Patent 5 Canadian Craft Whisky 2 dashes Abiding Citizen Manitoba Bitters 1 tsp water 1 tsp simple syrup Orange peel coin 1 maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish) Large ice cube INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In an Old Fashioned glass, combine simple syrup, bitters and water. Gently muddle with the orange peel to release oils. 2. Pour in 2 oz of Patent 5 whisky. 3. Add a large ice cube and stir gently for 20–30 seconds to chill and slightly dilute. 4. Top with a cherry and a fresh twist of orange peel. 1 shot Tall Grass Single Barrel Wheat Whisky Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore, chilled 2 tbsp vanilla bean syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 vanilla bean, split with seeds scraped INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine sugar, water, vanilla bean and seeds in a small pot. 2. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. 3. Let cool, then remove vanilla bean. 4. Add 1 shot of whisky and 2 tbsp vanilla syrup to a chilled champagne flute. 5. Top with prosecco. 6. Garnish with a twist of orange peel or a few cranberries for a festive touch. Champagne Bourbon Cocktail INGREDIENTS:
Vodka Cranberry Punch
Elegant and festive, the champagne cocktail blends the warmth of bourbon with the sparkle of champagne, elevated by a touch of vanilla bean syrup. A perfect toast for holiday gatherings or cozy celebrations. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cranberry juice cocktail 1 1/2 cups Capital K Vodka 1/2 cup orange juice 6 cinnamon sticks 1 cup fresh cranberries Cinnamon syrup: 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup water INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a saucepan, heat sugar, cinnamon and water over medium heat. 2. Whisk until bubbling, then remove from heat and let cool to room tem- perature (about 30 minutes). 3. In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine cranberry juice, vodka, orange juice, cinnamon sticks and the cooled cinnamon syrup. 4. Stir well and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavours blend. 5. Add fresh cranberries and ice cubes before serving. 6. Optional: garnish with orange slices or rosemary sprigs.
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