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It’s Been A Long Week: The Mistletoe

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As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make yourself a glass or two, on us — you deserve it.

Whether you’ll be under the mistletoe or drinking one, both are equally enjoyable this holiday season. Mister French‘s holiday cocktail captures the essence of the season with holiday fruits and herbs that only beg for another one and another one.

 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 3/4 oz Rosemary Infused Nolet’s Silver Dry Gin
  • 1/4 oz Amontillado Sherry
  • 1/2 oz House-made Organic Pear and Saffron Reduction
  • 1/2 oz Fresh Pressed Lemon Juice 
  • 3 drops of Cranberry bitters
  • 17 fresh muddled cranberries
  • 1/2 fresh muddled Clementine (with skin)
  • Served in a wine glass over crushed ice

Garnished with: Half Sphere/Ice Crown Sculpture, House-Made Candied Almonds, Rosemary Pierced Cranberry. 

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Cheers!

 

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It’s Been A Long Week: Cooper & Thief Hot Toddy

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As true believers of the work hard, play hard mantra, we present you with It’s Been a Long Week, a weekly column aimed at awarding some liquid appreciation to you for just being yourself, dammit. Make yourself a glass or two, on us — you deserve it.

Holiday’s are looming in, NYC has seen its first snow, and it’s officially cold enough for gluhwein, or in this case a twist on the traditional hot toddy. Warm, spiced, and comforting with a kick, the Cooper & Thief Hot Toddy is a long-needed revamp of the drink. Starting with the wine, Cooper & Thief is renowned for aging its wine in ex-bourbon barrels with a spirituous character and velvet to taste. The soft tannins and subtle heat married with the season’s best friends: cinnamon, star anise and a dash of whiskey, are the perfect taste of holiday spirit never too early to enjoy (even on Thanksgiving.)

Cocktail by Apartment Bartender

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend
  • 6 oz High West American Prairie Bourbon 
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-2 star anise
  • 8-12 oz hot water 
  • 2 oz lemon juice
  • granulated sugar 

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Method: 

For Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend Spiced Syrup: In a saucepan, lightly simmer wine, broken cinnamon sticks, and star anise until warm.  Add equal parts sugar and stir until dissolved.  Remove from heat and strain.

  • Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and spiced syrup in a mug. 
  • Top with hot water and stir. 
  • Garnish with a smoke cinnamon stick and a lemon wedge.

Cheers!