Cecil Usher of Mindful Hospitality invites us to mix up three variations of classic cocktails for a social hour with friends. They’ll be impressed with your magic mixology. So will you!
About These Classic Cocktail Variations
Frozen Cider House Mule
We’ve turned the mule upside down and practically into a snow cone too. Serve a sweet and slightly spiced mix of rich apple cider with a recognizably ginger syrup. The addition of acidic lime juice and a few dashes of bitters lands this cocktail somewhere between sophisticated and comforting to the kid-at-heart.
St. Clair Old Fashioned
The St. Clair Old Fashioned offers a bit of a twist on the classic Old Fashioned. It really lets your selection of bourbon shine with a touch of sweetness from the cocktail syrup. The aromatic complexity continues in layers of both Angostura and Regan’s Orange Bitters, adding depth and bright citrus notes to the rich spirit. This variation emphasizes the quality of its ingredients and the subtle interplay of familiar yet unique flavors.
Nitro Espresso Martini
We like to think there’s no way to fall asleep after sipping on one of these Nitro Espresso Martinis. The use of cold-brew on top of coffee liqueur gives you a boost of caffeine. Plus, it takes advantage of the natural coffee flavor. A burnt sugar syrup and hazelnut liqueur provide a bit of smoky nuttiness to this classic cocktail you know and love.
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Frozen Cider House Mule
Description
The spice of a mule with the sweetness of apple cider.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- .5 oz ginger syrup
- .5 oz lime juice
- 3 oz apple cider
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Shake all ingredients with ice, pour, and serve. .
St. Clair Old Fashioned
Description
The sweet and sharp balance of a classic Old Fashioned.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- .5 oz cocktail syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Mix ingredients in a glass and serve.
Nitro Espresso Martini
Description
The combination of cold-brew and coffee liqueur will blow your mind!
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 2 oz cold-brew coffee
- .5 oz Maggie’s Farm Coffee Liqueur
- .25 oz burnt sugar syrup
- .25 oz hazelnut liqueur
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a glass and serve.
Recipes by Cecil Usher
Photography by Michael Parente
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