With a Twist!

It’s not the holidays without a great cocktail!

Whether you’re celebrating at home or out and about, our friends at Rocktails and HomeMaker’s Bar and have you covered.

Cider is a perfect holiday drink!

Great for Fall, cider stays relevant through the New Year! Its history is interesting and ties in traditions of Fall Harvest celebrations and a collective hope for a fruitful winter and New Year.

Not only does mulled cider seem to soothe the soul and welcome the colder months with its warmth and rich aroma, but is easy to make ahead of time. Traditional mulled cider may have derived from a traditional ceremonial drink called the Wassail Bowl.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out Rocktails’ Musical Cocktail Tutorials, where you’ll hear the musical stylings of Kristen Kreft and Mayalou Banatwala, plus a step-by-step tutorial of a cocktail that’s sure to impress your guests.

The Wassail was made from roasted apples and most likely originated in southwest England. The drink was a favorite at Wassail Night festivities which were full of Fall expectations, pagan rituals, and superstitions that lingered all the way into the New Year.

Original Wassail bowl ingredients included mulled ale, curdled cream, roasted apples, and eggs, with cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and sugar. Today the Wassail bowl may hold warmed ale brewed with honey and apples added to cider with mulling spices.

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Mix it up:

2oz Bourbon

3/4 oz Lemon juice

3/4 oz Honey Syrup

In need of something with a little more of a kick? Try the Goldrush at HomeMaker’s Bar

This delicious and easy-to-make drink can be crafted as a mocktail, so it can be enjoyed by everyone at your holiday gatherings.

Cheers!