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Bourbon drinks that warm your insides when it’s cold outside

We received 2 bottles of bourbon from Rabbit Hole Distillery to help us with this post. We did all of the testing ourselves. – Z&MrS

Baby, it’s cold outside

Even in South Florida the temperatures have been dipping and while our streets may not be covered in snow, our roads are wet and we aren’t leaving the house in shorts and flip-flops any time soon. Brrrr….

A new wave in distilleries

I am loving the growth that craft distilleries have sparked throughout our country and when a distillery starts in a state FAMOUS for a spirit, they have to really bring it to the table, because the competition can be fierce. Lucky for us, Rabbit Hole’s Super Premium Kentucky Bourbons have brought their A-game to the table.

Sipping

I’ve always been a sipping vs. mixed drink gal because I like the taste and warmth that a good bourbon offers and Rabbit Hole “Dareinger” is the perfect option for my taste for a neat drink. It has hints of sweetness and a linger of caramel ending in a nice dry finish. This is my new curl up in front of the TV on a cool night with bad TV and a good drink (my favorite combo).

Let’s get to the drinks

It was a tough task to take on (LOL). With 2 bottles of bourbon from Rabbit Hole Distillery, I wanted something classic, warm and delish and what better drinks for a cold night than these?

I Feel a Cold Coming On

OK, so this may be a hot toddy along with that tea that mom always told you to drink when you started feeling those sniffles come.

Ingredients

  • Spiced tea (I used my favorite Palais des Thés – thé des amants spicy black tea
  • Hot water
  • Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Lemon
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Honey (note: I made mine without honey)

Simply

  1. Boil the water and put 1 cup into a tea or coffee cup
  2. Steep the teabag into the tea for your desired strength
  3. Add 1.5 oz Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  4. Squeeze in a wedge of lemon
  5. Add the cinnamon stick
  6. If you like it sweet, squirt in some honey. I just prefer it without.
  7. Curl up and enjoy.

Christmas Market Memories

This year I’m staying home for all of December but making a twist on traditional Glühwein brings back memories of shopping the markets of Europe.

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Grenache or Sweet Wine
  • 1/3 cup Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • 2 Oranges
  • 4 Cloves
  • Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

  1. Pour wine and bourbon into a saucepan
  2. Squeeze in the juice of ONE of the Oranges
  3. Add Cloves
  4. Simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes
  5. Pour into mugs (I like Moscow Mule Mugs)
  6. Slice the 2nd orange
  7. Add a cinnamon stick & orange slice to each mug.
  8. You can keep this out in a crock-pot for guests to help themselves

Pumpkin Spice Bombed Bourbon

There are times when you don’t feel like fussing or maybe you’re bartending challenged (much like I am when it comes to cooking). This is as easy as pour and PLOP. It is for those of us who want to keep the pumpkin spice trend going throughout the winter months.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Rabbit Hole “Dareringer” Straight Bourbon Whisky (finished in PX Sherry Casks)
  • 4 oz Sparkling water
  • Pumpkin spice Mixologi My Drink Bomb
  • Optional – 1 oz Irish Cream liqueur
  • Optional – splash of half & half

Easy-Peasy directions

  1. Pour sparkling water into a glass
  2. Add Rabbit Hole “Dareringer” Straight Bourbon Whisky
  3. Drop in the drink bomb
  4. For a smoother cocktail add Irish Cream
  5. Splash in some half & half to finish

To make the perfect bourbon cocktail, you need to have a good collection of options to choose from. While the cocktails mentioned above are a must-do, you always have the freedom to try out your combinations. The most important thing is to source from a collection of bourbon you love. If you know any bourbon-lover worth sharing your cocktail with, why not treat them to these unique bourbon drinks or consider these bourbon gift ideas.

Do you have any great bourbon cocktails that you enjoy during the winter?

 

 

 

 


About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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