Winter Whisky

Whisky (or whiskey, depending on where it comes from) is a lovely, warming winter alcohol that makes a great base for holiday cocktails. There’s just something about the warming spice that reminds me of Christmas trees and cinnamon.

Apple Pie on the Rocks

Found on veganyackattack.com

Makes 1

1 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz Fireball whiskey
4 oz apple juice
Pinch ground cinnamon
Brown sugar, for the rim
Cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)
Ice

Wet the rim of your rocks glass just a little, and gently sugar the rim with the brown sugar. In a martini shaker, pour the vodka, Fireball, apple juice and ground cinnamon together with a handful of ice cubes. Shake 10 times and pour the contents into the glass without wiping off the sugar rim. Serve chilled and with a cinnamon stick, for garnish.

Santa’s Whiskey Flip Recipe

Found on thespruce.com

Makes 1

2 oz cinnamon-infused bourbon whiskey*
1/2 oz amaretto
1 egg
2 tsp heavy cream, options
Nutmeg, grated, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, amaretto and egg. Add cream if you like. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously. Fill the shaker with ice and shake again for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled sour or cocktail glass. Dust with grated nutmeg.

*See the recipe on The Spruce’s website for instructions on how to make cinnamon whiskey at home.