Kelly's Grasshopper

INGREDIENTS

• 1 oz J.W. Kelly Melrose Rye Whiskey;

• 1/2 oz Crème de menthe;

• 1/2 oz Kahlua;

• 1 oz Heavy Cream

• Chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles

• Andes candies (for garnish).

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all the ingredients (except cocoa powder) into a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously until chilled.

3. Drizzle chocolate sauce around the inside of a chilled cocktail glass.

4. Pour mixture into the chilled cocktail glass.

5. Garnish whipped cream, sprinkles, and candy (if desired).

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/

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