Cocktails, anyone?! Our “Sips & Sweets” happy hour is one of the highlights of the guest experience here at Chateau Bourbon. Not only do we prepare a made-from-scratch, bourbon-infused dessert, but also a signature bourbon cocktail each evening. If that doesn’t put the ‘happy’ in happy hour, I don’t know what does!
The change of seasons brings an opportunity to switch up our recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and flavors. Winter is certainly an ideal time for hot beverages – think hot toddy or spiked hot chocolate! But cold beverages can still warm us up – eggnog mixed with a healthy dose of whiskey or brandy provides that “Kentucky Hug” every time.
I personally love the use of seasonal flavors such as cranberry and orange in some classic cocktail recipes. This cocktail, our Christmas Sour, utilizes them beautifully!
Christmas Whiskey Sour
Makes 2 cocktails, because who wants just one? 🙂
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- ½ naval orange, squeezed
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 6 drops Spiced Cranberry bitters (optional – we use Bitterman’s)
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into two rocks glasses filled with fresh ice. Use remaining orange half to slice wheels for garnish. Cheers!
Looking for a Christmas-inspired breakfast recipe? For our seasonal Spiked Eggnog Pancake recipe, click here. ENJOY!
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