Our spirits are remarkable at any temperature. With colder weather on the horizon (or, in some cases, already here), we wanted to share our top five favorite ways to enjoy Joseph Magnus Spirits – hot. These drinks will warm the hands and the heart.
Honey Bourbon Toddy
2 tbsp. Honey
1 c. hot water
6 tbsp. Joseph Magnus Bourbon
2 strips of lemon peel
2 cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Stir honey and water together until honey is completely dissolved. Add bourbon and stir together. Pour mixture into toddy glasses and garnish with cinnamon sticks and lemon peel.
Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider
4 ½ c. apple cider
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp. Orange juice
3 whole cloves
1 star anise
Joseph Magnus Bourbon
Combine apple cider, cinnamon stick, orange juice, cloves, and star anise in a small pot and boil. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture. Add 2 oz. of bourbon for each cup of the cider mix to make one drink. Garnish with orange slice and cinnamon stick and enjoy.
Warm Spiced Vanilla Cocktail
4 c. milk
¼ c. maple syrup
1 stick cinnamon stick
½ tsp. Ground nutmeg
⅔ c. Irish cream liqueur
⅓ c. bourbon
2 tbsp. Pure vanilla extract
Combine milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, pour mixture through a sieve, and pour back into the saucepan. Add irish cream, bourbon and vanilla extract. Pour into a glass and serve.
Warm Old-Fashioned
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 cinnamon stick
3 cardamom pods
1 star anise
12 oz. Joseph Magnus Bourbon
1 orange (cut into 8 wedges)
8 maraschino cherries
Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon together in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Steep spices for 30 minutes and strain the mixture. Allow mixture to cool and pour into a shaker with with bourbon and ice. Shake and pour into a glass. Garnish with orange slice and cinnamon stick.
Bourbon Hot Cocoa
½ c. bittersweet chocolate pieces
¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder
4 c. fat-free milk
2 tbsp honey
½ c. Joseph Magnus Bourbon
Combine chocolate pieces and cocoa powder. Whisk in milk and honey. Bring to a boil and stir in bourbon once chocolate has melted. Pour into a mug and serve.
Joseph Magnus Spirits are now available in Pennsylvania and Ohio. See if it’s available in a store near you here.
