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…
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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…
