With Fall in full swing and the holiday season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to show off your at-home bartending skills. If you’re looking to host the best thanksgiving, give em pumpkin’ to talk about, or merely get through the first week of November, check out a few post-Turkey Trot worthy cocktails to spice up your regular or more festive evening.
To help you get through the day, the feast, and all of the political conversations…
Espresso Martini
0.5oz Galliano Ristretto
1oz Vodka
1oz Espresso
0.3oz Simple syrup
Garnish: 3 Coffee beans
Method: Shake all ingredients and fine strain into a pre-chilled glass.
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A crowd pleaser that even your crazy aunt will enjoy….
Passoã Sangria
1 part Passoã
2 parts rosé wine
Fresh oranges, berries, stone fruits and whatever else you like!
Method: Mix over ice in a pitcher. Don’t have a pitcher? No problem. Use whatever you have at hand, as long as it’s big.
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If you just really need to pretend you’re on a beach somewhere…
Fall Spice Margarita
1 Can of Rekorderlig Pear Cider
1oz Tequila
0.25oz Triple Sec
0.5oz Lime juice
Pinch of Cinnamon
4 Whole Cloves
Method: Shake all ingredients except the cider. Strain over fresh ice in a glass. Top with Pear cider.
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