December 25, 2023

It’s a Wonderful Life Cocktail

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It’s a Wonderful Life Cocktail

December 25: Christmas

All throughout the month, Christmas movies have been playing on TV. One classic that we watch is “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1947). Read the synopsis from the Turner Classic Movie channel. 

Instead of the usual hot cocoa or spiked eggnog, we tried a drink named like the movie since we already had the ingredients on hand in our little pantry. Now whenever the movie comes on and we can finally sit and relax after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can sip on a new classic cocktail. Merry Christmas and cheers to a wonderful life for all!

Recipe

(Adapted from Parade.com)

Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) Irish crème liqueur 
  • 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) crème de menthe (see Notes)
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Cinnamon stick or fresh mint leaves (optional garnishes)

Directions

In an old-fashioned glass, fill halfway with ice. Set aside. In a shaker, add a couple of ice cubes. Pour in the Irish crème liqueur and crème de menthe.

Shake vigorously then pour into the glass. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or fresh mint leaves (optional). Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The original recipe used green crème de menthe, which is a festive color for the season. However, we just had clear crème de menthe. When mixed with the Irish crème liqueur, it looked like a sweet, snowy slushy—also appropriate for the winter season.
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August 25, 2011

Whiskey Sour

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Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Sour

August 25: National Whiskey Sour Day

We somehow acquired some liquor samples on our shelf over the years. They are used more for cooking and baking than making mixed drinks. However, Islander tries to be a bartender for our blog on national liquor holidays, while Highlander is the occasional taste-tester of her spirited experiments. Below is a recipe for a Bourbon-based lemony libation that we made for National Whiskey Sour Day.

Recipe

(Adapted from Mix That Drink)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces whiskey (we used Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1.5 ounces fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • ice
  • maraschino cherry

Directions

Pour the whiskey, sugar and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.  Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Whiskey Sour

Notes

  • Whiskey Sour may be served with or without ice, depending on one’s preferences.
  • A thin slice or curled peel of orange (traditional), lemon or lime may also be used to garnish the rim of the cocktail glass.