Holiday Spirits: Drinks to Make Your Holiday Party Merry

Lagavulin 16 Year

Aged in oak casks for at least sixteen years, this much sought-after single malt has the massive peat-smoke that’s typical of southern Islay—but also offering a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram. Serve in a traditional whisky glass neat or with a little water.

Johnnie Walker Gold Label

A luxurious and smooth whisky with notes of vanilla and dark fruit—a wonderful tribute to the harmonious partnership of Speyside and Highland whiskies, with just a hint of smoldering embers from the West Coast. Mix with soda water, over ice and garnish with orange.

Don Julio Reposado

Rich distinctive and wonderfully complex, the flavors strike the perfect balance between agave, oak and hints of butterscotch and honey.

PALOMA

1 1/2 oz Don Julio Reposado

1 oz grapefruit juice

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1/2 oz agave

1 splash soda water

1 lime wedge

Combine first four ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass with fresh ice. Top with soda water and garnish with lime wedge.

Don Julio Tequila Anejo

Rich distinctive and wonderfully complex, the flavors strike the perfect balance between agave, oak and hints of butterscotch and honey.

AÑEJO SPICY MARGARITA

1 1/2 oz Don Julio Tequila Añejo

1/4 oz Grand Marnier

1/2 oz lime juice

1/4 oz simple syrup

1 tsp chipotle chili powder

1 lime wedge

Combine first five ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge. (Salt or sugar rim optional).

Crown Royal XO

Price: $49.99 | Size: 750 mL | Code: 7519

A blend of 50 of its finest whiskies that are finished in cognac casks. Crown Royal XO is deliciously balanced with hints of vanilla, spice and rich dry fruit.

SIDECAR

Sugar

1 1/4 oz Crown Royal XO

1/2 oz orange liqueur

1/2 oz lemon juice

1 lemon twist

Rim glass with sugar. Combine next three ingredients in a shaker with ice. Pour into prepared glass and garnish with lemon twist.

Crown Royal Reserve

Price: $45.99 | Size: 750 mL | Code: 8209

Crown Royal master whisky blenders hand-select whiskies with body and taste, delivering a spirit that is creamy, rich, flush with sharp clove and cinnamon top points of rye. Serve neat in a chilled glass.

OLD FASHIONED

Sugar

1 1/2 oz Crown Royal Reserve

1/4 oz simple syrup

1-3 dashes bitters

1 orange twist

Combine first five ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge. (Salt or sugar rim optional)

Bulleit 10 Year

Price: $50.99 | Size: 750 mL | Code: 6412

Tom Bulleitís selected reserve. Aged in charred American white oak, select barrels were set aside to age for 10 years. The result is a special expression that provides a rich, deep, incredibly smooth sipping experience.

KENTUCKY CALLING

3/4 oz Bulleit Bourbon

1/4 oz solera sherry

1/4 oz medium-style amaro

2 dashes mole bitters

1 orange twist

Combine first four ingredients in a mixing glass. Stir and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Josh Cellars Chardonnay North Coast Reserve

Price: $19.99 | Size: 350 mL | Code: 37957

Grapes sourced from Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties. Features aromas of citrus, lemon and peach. The palate is bright with flavors of lemon zest, peaches and vanilla.

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