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):
Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then add the cranberry juice, maple syrup, bourbon and Grand Marnier.
Shake vigorously. Strain into a double old fashioned glass, over ice.
Garnish with an orange slice and a skewer of sugared cranberries (optional)
PREPARATION (For the Cranberries):
Note: this is optional since it is garnish.
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.
With a slotted spoon transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and let them dry for at least 1 hour.
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/
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:
In a medium saucepan stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
Stir in the boiling water until the sugar has dissolved and the cocoa isn't lumpy. Turn the burner to medium heat.
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.
Remove it from the heat when warmed to appropriate drinking temperature and stir in the vanilla, half and half, and bourbon.
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
833 Market
This whiskey cocktail offers some local flavor. It’s named after the original location of J.W. Kelly’s cigar shop in downtown Chattanooga. (Feel free to enjoy with your favorite cigar!)
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 oz J.W. Kelly Golden Age Rye Whiskey;
1/2 oz Peach liqueur;
1 oz Grapefruit juice;
1 teaspoon Lemon juice;
2-4 dashes of bitters
Crushed ice.
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled.
Serve in an old-fashioned glass.