Refined holiday cocktails demand the use of remarkable spirits like Joseph Magnus. Our team drew inspiration from vintage Joseph Magnus holiday ads to embrace the warmth of the holiday season with sophistication. Soft holiday lights complemented bright cocktails in elegant cocktail glasses, with pine sprigs and fine gold ornaments as accouterments. Here’s a roundup of our favorite holiday cocktails with Joseph Magnus spirits. Thanks for celebrating the season with us!
Remarkable Holiday Cocktails of 2023
Honey Bourbon Gold Rush
A delicious sip to celebrate the wealth of the season.
- 1.5 oz Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Lemon slice, garnish
- Cherry, garnish
Stir honey and water in a cocktail shaker until the honey is dissolved. Add bourbon and lemon juice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
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Chivalry’s Gin Fizz
Bid your fellow mates adieu in a sophisticated manner.
- 1 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- .5 oz cranberry juice
- 1 egg white
- Rosemary sprig, garnish
Add gin, cranberry juice, and egg white into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
For the inspiration behind this recipe, click here.
Apple Cider Bourbon Avalanche
Celebrate the warmth and comfort of good company with this whiskey cocktail.
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 oz apple cider
- 1 egg white
- Pinch of cinnamon powder
- Apple slices, garnish
Add bourbon, apple cider, ice, and egg white in a shaker. Shake and strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with cinnamon powder and apple slices.
The Crimson Courier
Sip on the personification of holiday cheer with a rich, ruby hue.
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- .5 oz maple syrup
- .5 oz lemon juice
- Orange twist, garnish
Add bourbon, cranberry juice, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
There you have it – four winter cocktails that harness the boldness of bourbon and the finesse of gin in tandem with the cheer of the season. Let these cocktails be your companions in the pursuit of warmth, flavor, and camaraderie.
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