2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 18 – Snowy Orchard. Feeling a bit like Ina Garten suggesting the inclusion of Kalamansi Citrus Vinegar in this mocktail recipe but it really is the best option if you can get your hands on it. If not, apple cider vinegar will suffice, in a pinch. It’s Sober…
Red-Nosed Punch
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 17 – Red-Nosed Punch. It’s the last Saturday in December before Christmas Eve so I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that you probably have a party to go to tonight. If you’re looking to take home the title of best guest or…
Coquito
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 16 – Coquito. Instead of eggnog, I’m serving up a classic Puerto Rican treat made with coconut cream, condensed milk, and baking spices. I’ve swapped the recipe’s usual base spirit of rum for tequila. This cocktail is rich and creamy – tastes like a cinnamon bun. …
Grapefruit Metaxa Fizz
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 15 – Grapefruit Metaxa Fizz. This bright and citrusy fizz celebrates the distinctive palate of the original Greek spirit, METAXA. This recipe employs METAXA 12 Stars which boasts flavours of dried fruit, orange peel, and spices. This post is sponsored by METAXA. Metaxa was founded by Spyros Metaxa. Born in 1848…
Polar Vortex Martini
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 14 – Polar Vortex Martini. A vodka martini gets an upgrade with a hint of Chartreuse, a heavy pour of Lillet Blanc, and a splash of Cointreau. Seeing if you can rest it on your forehead is a great sobriety test. No glasses were shattered in the…
High Tea Gin Old Fashioned
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 13 – High Tea Gin Old Fashioned. Spice up your Old Fashioned game by trading out bourbon for Paper Boat Artisanal Gin by Whitewater Distilling Co. A quick tea infusion on the gin adds a depth of flavour and colour to this punchy sipper. This post is sponsored by Whitewater Distilling Co. Gin is…
Santa’s Swizzle
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 12 – Santa’s Swizzle. A cocktail advent calendar without a touch of Tiki would be like waking up on Christmas morning to find a lump of coal in your stocking. You made the ”nice” list this year and I’m treating you to this rum swizzle. This…
Bright Eyed & Bubbly Mocktail
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 11 – Bright Eyed & Bubbly. This Sober Sunday mocktail is a simple combination of non-alcoholic sparkling wine, non-alcoholic spirit, and a tasty syrup. I try to encourage mindful consumption year-round but think it’s especially important to share full-flavour, zero-hangover options during this most indulgent time…
NeoCitron Vert Hot Toddy
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 10 – NeoCitron Vert. This hot toddy is made with a delectable lime and ginger gin from Quebec. The citrus notes are amplified with freshly squeezed lime, Cointreau, and mellowed with a splash of sage champagne syrup. The finished product reminds me of a tasty take on a…
Port in a Snowstorm
2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 9 – Port in a Snowstorm. If you enjoy Manhattans, you’ll probably fall for this twist on the classic made with St-Rémy Signature brandy and tawny port. This post is sponsored by St-Rémy Signature. A classic Manhattan is made with two ounces of rye, one ounce of sweet…
