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Fa-la-la-la! It’s almost Christmas time, and there’s a holiday cocktail that’s calling your name. The cocktail includes vodka and rosemary- learn more below. 

Mistletoe Kiss 

(*Serves 2) 

Ingredients: 

• 6oz Tito’s Vodka
• 1 oz squeezed lemon juice
• 2 oz rosemary simple syrup
• Club soda
• Handful of fresh cranberries
• 2 sprigs of rosemary

Instructions: 

1. Pour vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a drink shaker filled with ice. 
2. Cover and shake well to blend. 
3. Pour into 2 glasses ¾ full, and then top off with club soda.
4. Add cranberries and rosemary for garnish.

During the holidays, nothing is better than spending time with friends and family. Add some flavor to your holiday get-togethers with these whiskeys. ‘Tis the spirits this season!

Blade and Bow

A homage to the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery, Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey uses a unique Solera System Aging Process to preserve some of the distillery’s oldest whiskey stocks. With every sip, you get a subtle aroma of fresh fruit that includes hints of dried apricot and ripe pear. 

Blue Note 

This Blue Note Juke Joint whiskey is made of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley. Crafted in Memphis, this whiskey has notes of vanilla, allspice, apricot, and pear. This whiskey is perfect for sharing with others!

George Dickel  

George Dickel Bottled in Bond is both bold and balanced. This whiskey offers tantalizing notes of pecan, maple syrup, and dried apple. This whiskey is best enjoyed with a classic cocktail such as an Old Fashioned. 

Thanksgiving is on the way and it’s one of the best holidays for eating and drinking. Spice up your holiday meal with a delicious cocktail: 

Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

(*Serves 1)

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounce George Dickel bourbon whiskey
• 1 ounce Tosti Dry vermouth
• 2 ounces of orange juice
• 1-ounce cranberry juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• Ice 
• Cranberries for garnish 

Instructions:

1. Place the bourbon, vermouth, orange juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill with ice and shake until cold.
3. Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball glass. If desired, garnish with cranberries.

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and so is Friendsgiving! Friendsgiving is a great way to get together with friends, and have great food, good conversation, and even better wine. Click here to find out more about what wines you should bring this holiday: 

Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon 

Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon has rich aromas of blackberry and leads to notes of toasted oak on the finish. A full-bodied and well-balanced red wine that lingers on the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon is perfect for any occasion with friends! 

Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc

Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc is bold and bright with notes of grapefruit, lime zest, and guava. This white wine has floral notes that add complexity to the palate and tends to be a fan favorite. 

Ancient Peaks Rosé

The Ancient Peaks rosé is both bright and luscious in texture that delivers juicy flavors of strawberry, tangerine, and lime zest. This lively and tangy wine will have your friends wanting more!