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Hot Whiskey Chai Latte

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cups whole milk (or non-dairy milk);

  • 4 sachets/bags chai tea;

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar or 2 tbsp honey/maple syrup;

  • 1/2 cup J.W. Kelly Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey;

  • Cinnamon sticks and whipped cream for garnish.

PREPARATION:

  1. Heat the milk in a double boiler on medium-low until it is hot to the touch. Alternatively, you can heat it up in the microwave on half power for 30 seconds at a time until it's hot to the touch.

  2. Once the milk is warmed up (remove from heat), add in the tea and let steep for 5-10 minutes, or until desired flavor.

  3. Remove (strain) tea and transfer to a saucepan.

  4. After the chai latte is ready, reheat it in the saucepan over medium low heat. Add in the whiskey/bourbon and sugar.

  5. Serve hot and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a dollop of whipped cream.

Adapted from Sips By

Makes 4-6 glasses | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Active Time: 5 minutes

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Cranberry Maple Bourbon Cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 ounces cranberry juice (not cocktail)

  • 1 ounce maple syrup

  • 2 ounces J.W. Kelly Single Barrel Bourbon

  • 1/2 to 3/4 ounce Grand Marnier

  • Orange slices for garnish

  • Sugared Cranberries Skewered for garnish (optional)

    • For the sugared cranberries:

      • 2 Cups sugar, divided

      • 12 oz fresh cranberries

PREPARATION (Cocktail):

  1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then add the cranberry juice, maple syrup, bourbon and Grand Marnier.

  2. Shake vigorously. Strain into a double old fashioned glass, over ice.

  3. Garnish with an orange slice and a skewer of sugared cranberries (optional)

PREPARATION (For the Cranberries):

Note: this is optional since it is garnish.

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine ½ cup of water and ½ cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cranberries until well coated. Let them sit in the syrup for 30 minutes.

  2. With a slotted spoon transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and let them dry for at least 1 hour.

  3. Roll the cranberries in the remaining 1 ½ cup of sugar until well coated. Let them dry for about an hour.

Adapted from: https://www.lemonblossoms.com/blog/cranberry-maple-bourbon-cocktail/

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Bourbon Hot Chocolate

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 tablespoons (4 oz) of J.W. Kelly Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey;

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar;

  • dash of salt;

  • 1/3 cup boiling water;

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla;

  • 2 tablespoons half and half (optional);

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder;

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows.

PREPARATION:

  1. In a medium saucepan stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. Stir in the boiling water until the sugar has dissolved and the cocoa isn't lumpy. Turn the burner to medium heat.

  3. Stir in the milk. Let the milk heat up, stirring occasionally. Watch it carefully so it doesn't scorch!! Remember you are just warming the milk.

  4. Remove it from the heat when warmed to appropriate drinking temperature and stir in the vanilla, half and half, and bourbon.

  5. Divide the hot chocolate between 4 mugs, top each with marshmallows, and serve immediately.

YIELD: 4

SERVING SIZE: 1

PREP TIME: 2 minutes

COOK TIME: 5 minutes

Adapted from: https://www.sugardishme.com

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