Since we’re all still stuck at home to protect ourselves and others, why not try to find ways to enjoy ourselves whenever we can. Since all of our personal schedules are probably in complete and utter disarray, we tried to come up with a few cocktails to fit into all types of schedules:
Brunch: Prepare a Smoky Mary with Chase Oak Smoked Vodka. Made to make the ultimate Bloody Mary, this vodka’s water is smoked with English Oak for five days then blended with Chase Vodka to achieve a beautifully delicate smoky finish.
Lunch: If you’re an (almost!) liquid lunch kind of person, you should be introduced to Partida Tequila. Partida has the perfect harmony and balance between aromas and flavors, with a complex variety of herbal, earthy and citrus notes. Make the delicious Partida Raspberry Collins for the perfect spring lunch cocktail.
Evening: Whether it is in the afternoon or with dinner, this is a great time for Diplomatico Rum. Diplomatico Mantuano is an excellent blended rum aged for up to eight years in white oak casks, which were used for bourbons and malt whiskey. Try making the Ginger Diplo!
Digestif: If you’re not done working till late at night, and you need a little treat to realt, consider incorporating a centuries-old Italian digestif after enjoying your dinner. Cardamaro is an artichoke base amaro, with primary flavors of cardoon and blessed thistle. Consider using in place of vermouth for you staple after-meal cocktails, like the Amaro Manhattan!
We were ecstatic to work with these brands again! So check out the following cocktails and see what you think!
The Smoky Mary
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Chase Oak Smoked Vodka
½ oz. Lemon Juice
Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
Dash of Tabasco Tomato Juice
Prepare the glass by wetting the rim by running a lemon around it. Mix celery salt and cracked black pepper on a plate and dip the glass. Build all ingredients in the glass over ice and garnish with celery sticks and a lemon wedge.
Partida Raspberry Collins
Ingredients:
1 ¾ oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
¾ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
¾ oz. Agave Nectar (Cut 50/50 with water)
8 to 10 Raspberries
Directions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice into a highball glass. Top with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish: Lemon twist and 3 Raspberries on a pick.
Ginger Diplo
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Diplomatico Mantuano
4½ oz. Ginger Ale
Directions:
Add ice to glass add rum and top off with ginger ale to taste. stir gently with a bar spoon. Garnish with orange zest. You can also add rosemary for more complex aromas.
Amaro Manhattan
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Bourbon
¾ oz. Cardamaro
½ oz. Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro
Directions:
Strain into coupe or double rocks glass. Garnish with cherry.
