Perfect Cocktail Pairings

Everybody’s at-home cocktail menu needs to include these straightforward, timeless cocktails. Don’t be scared to experiment with mixology and lift your mood. These simple cocktail recipes are impressive and easy to master.

Maple Old Fashioned with Dark Chocolate

Ingredients:

2 oz Lucifer’s Gold Whisky1/2 oz

Maple Syrup 2 dashes

Angostura bitters

Dark chocolate – pairing

Method:

In a mixing glass, combine the Lucifer’s Gold Whisky, maple syrup, and bitters. Add ice and stir well for about 20-30 seconds. Strain the mixture into a rock glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a small dark chocolate square on the side of the glass.

Russian Berry Blast with Plum Cake

Ingredients:

Russian Standard Vodka 2 oz

Lime Juice ½ oz

Soda 1 can

Cranberries½ tsp

Rosemary syrup

Rosemary sprig (Garnish)

Plum Cake – Pairing

Method:

In a mixing glass, combine Russian Standard Vodka, rosemary syrup, lime juice and cranberries (muddled). Add ice and shake well for 15-20 seconds. Strain in a glass and top up with soda. Garnish with cranberries/rosemary or both.

Picante Power with Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients:

2 oz 1800 Tequila Blanco

½ Lime juiced

1 oz Passionfruit Nectar

Tajin Mix Jalapeno – Garnish

Tacos al Pastor – Pairing

Method:

In a mixing glass, combine 1800 Tequila Blanco, lime juice, and passionfruit nectar. Add ice and shake well for 15-20 seconds. Rim the glass with the tajin mix and double-strain the mixture. Garnish with jalapeno.