2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 24 – Tia Maria Matcha White Chocolate Latte. In case you missed the Dalgona latte trend from earlier this year, you can make up for lost time with this stunning Tia Maria Matcha white chocolate latte. Topped with a show-stopping matcha meringue. This post is sponsored by Tia Maria. If…
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Mistletoe Sangria
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Mistletoe Sangria. Simplify holiday entertaining with a pitcher of delectable winter sangria. St-Rémy VSOP Brandy is perfect for mixing with its floral and fruity notes and subtle tones of vanilla. This is a great standby recipe for all holiday and winter get-togethers, whether you’ve just come in…
Tropical Turtledove
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 22 – Tropical Turtledove. This Tiki cocktail is a twist on the Jungle Bird – sharing rum, Campari, pineapple, and lime with that classic. The addition of banana liqueur and Aztec Chocolate Bitters from Chef’s Paradise make for a fun and unexpected cocktail. You didn’t think I’d let you get through…
Manhattan Royale
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 21 – Manhattan Royale. A ”Perfect Manhattan” employs equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a slightly drier finish. This version is elevated to “Royal” status thanks to Antica Formula, the King of Vermouth of Italy’s highest quality. This post is sponsored by Carpano Antica Formula. A Manhattan is…
Comin’ Down the Chimney Margarita
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 20 – Comin’ Down the Chimney Margarita. A simple tea infusion on your favourite mezcal brings unexpected depth to this margarita. Cointreau adds a bright orange note and subtle sweetness to complement two types of citrus and a splash of gingerbread syrup. This is a smoky and citrusy cocktail with top…
Santa’s Vodka Smash
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 19 – Santa’s Vodka Smash. This vodka fizz builds flavour at every step. With a solid foundation of delicious Georgian Bay Vodka, rosemary syrup, and lemon, topped with tasty Georgian Bay Raspberry Rhubarb Vodka Smash. Proof that your favourite Georgian Bay Smash products can be enjoyed all year. I’m sure you’ve enjoyed one…
Grinch’s Gimlet
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 18 – Grinch’s Gimlet. Again, in case you missed it, we’re doing #SoberSaturday instead of #SoberSunday because I’m new to calendars. The good news is that this non-alcoholic cocktail is good enough to convince the Grinch to have a holly, jolly good time. Made with Søbrii 0-Gin, pear juice,…
Glühwein
2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 17 – Glühwein. Roughly translated as “smouldering wine” or “glow wine” based on the temperature this mulled wine is heated to and the effect it has on imbibers, Glühwein is a traditional German mulled wine often served as an après-ski warmer. Syrah is well-suited to mulled…
Tangerine Gimlet
2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 16 – Tangerine Gimlet. This bright and citrusy gin gimlet tastes like sunshine in a glass. The citrus peels in the botanical blend of The Botanist Islay Dry Gin are accentuated with freshly squeezed tangerine juice and lime clementine cordial. While tangerines are in season at the moment,…
Freshly Baked Old Fashioned
2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 15 – Freshly Baked Old Fashioned. This cocktail celebrates the complex palate of Nicaraguan Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year Rum. Boasting notes of vanilla, clove, dark chocolate, and dried fruit, this rum pairs perfectly with a splash of gingerbread syrup and baking spice bitters. This post is sponsored…
