As the crisp air of fall gives way to the chill of winter, there’s nothing like cozying up with a perfectly crafted drink that captures the essence of the season. Be it a smooth whiskey drink spiked with sherry, eggnogg topped with cinnamon and nutmeg, a velvety spiced rum hot toddy, or a delicious coffee-based cocktail, the right drink can enhance the festive atmosphere of these colder months. This curated collection of spirits and recipes captures rich, bold flavors ideal for autumn and winter celebrations—perfect for toasting the season, whether hosting a fireside gathering or unwinding after a snowy day.
MILAM & GREENE WHISKEYDRINK RECIPE: Milam & Greene Espresso Rye-Tini
Ingredients:
2 oz Milam & Greene Port Finished Rye Whiskey
1 oz Espresso Cold Brew
½ oz Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur
½ oz Vanilla or regular simple
Method: Mix the ingredients. Shake on ice for 20-25 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.
Triple Dog Irish WhiskeyDRINK RECIPE: Sweater Weather
Triple Dog Irish Whiskey’s Sweater Weather cocktail is the perfect adult beverage to enjoy when the season changes, temperatures cool, and all of your shorts and flip-flops have been packed away.
Ingredients:
1½ oz Triple Dog Irish Whiskey
½ oz Sherry
½ oz Fresh lemon juice
1 oz Pear juice
Method: Shake well and strain into a stemmed cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon slice. Enjoy!
DRINK RECIPE: Maverick Distilling Nog-atomi Plaza
The Nog-atomi Plaza cocktail by Maverick Distilling takes a cue from the Christmas movie DIE HARD. This delicious eggnog drink is made with:
Ingredients:
2 oz Maverick Straight Bourbon
1 whole egg
1oz heavy cream
½ oz maple syrup
½ oz spiced simple syrup
Method: Combine all ingredients and dry shake 20x (without ice) in a tin until frothy and smooth. Add ice and shake again to chill. Use a Hawthorne strainer to pour into a Coupe and top with a light dusting of cinnamon.
To make the Spiced simple syrup: Combine 2 cups hot water and 2 cups sugar with 2 tablespoons pumpkin spice and the peel of 2 whole oranges. Stir and strain into a jar or bottle of your choice.
DRINK RECIPE: Aged Rum and Caribbean Coffee – Like a Tropical Espresso Martini
Take out your shorts and flip-flops with this twist on the ever popular espresso martini. This version uses Sugarfield Spirits aged rum made from Louisiana sugar cane, aged in port and bourbon barrels for 2 years and Sugarfield coffee liqueur, cold brewed, dark roasted Java and Brazilian coffee beans combined with their rum and lightly sweetened. Transport yourself to warmer vibes even in the chill of winter.
Ingredients:
2oz Sugarfield Spirits Aged Rum
1oz Sugarfield Spirits Coffee Liqueur
1oz Espresso
0.25 Demerara Syrup
Pinch of Salt
Method:
PREPARE SHAKER: Place cubed ice in a tin cocktail shaker.
MIX INGREDIENTS: Combine Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Demerara Syrup and a pinch of salt in shaker
SHAKE INGREDIENTS: Shake all ingredients in the tin for 10-20 seconds
STRAIN COCKTAIL: Using a double strainer, pour mixed ingredients into a chilled Martini glass
GARNISH: Dust with cacao powder and 3 coffee beans for additional flavor and presentation.
