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Wonderful Times
Today we’re shaking up a riff on a cocktail we spotted last year by Clay Kirkland of @wisecraft_mixology, featuring vodka infused with seasonal spices, tart cranberry juice, and our very own club soda.
Many thanks to the social media movers, shakers and mixologists making this season a bit brighter! ✨
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“Wonderful Times”
2 oz spiced vodka
.5 oz orange liqueur
1.5 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
.5 oz lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
@topnotetonic Club Soda No. 1, to top
Shake all ingredients except club soda with ice, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary and cranberries.
Spiced vodka: Spiced vodka: add 2 crushed cardamom pods and 2 tsp whole cloves to a jar and top with 8 oz vodka. Let steep for 2 days, then strain out the spices and enjoy.
Harvest Moon Punch
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Harvest Moon Punch
4 oz vodka
1 oz cranberry liqueur
4 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
1 oz lemon juice
4 oz Ginger Beer @topnotetonic
Stir ingredients together with ice. Garnish as desired.
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The Transfusion
If you don’t happen to have Concord grapes on hand, red or black grapes can be substituted, and Concord grape juice can be found at most major grocers.
And for those of you celebrating sober, the Transfusion also makes for a great mocktail: just leave out the vodka!
2 oz vodka
.5 oz ginger beer reduction
.5 oz lime juice
2 oz @topnotetonic club soda
Add the vodka, ginger beer reduction and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over Concord grape juice ice cubes. Top with club soda and garnish with Concord grapes and crystallized ginger. If more sweetness or color is desired, add a splash of the juice!
Ginger beer reduction: pour an 8.5 oz bottle of @topnotetonic ginger beer into a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat and let cool. Keep refrigerated.
Concord grape juice ice cubes: pour Concord grape juice into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 8 hours.
Vodka Club
2 oz Citrus Honey Vodka (We like Great Lakes Distillery)
4 oz Club Soda No 1
Squeeze of Lemon and Lime Wedge
Garnish with Lemon Peel
Add Ice
Other garnishes - Mint Leaf Strawberry
This bright and cheery citrus bomb is super refreshing in the heat. We like a citrus vodka to enhance the character of the quench. But garnish it up! Mint and Strawberry make for a unique savory/sweet twist on this citrus forward drink. Club Soda No 1 adds the perfect salinity.
Fall Cocktails | Gin | Tonic | Vodka
Pear Vodka and Tonic
Try this fall twist on Vodka and Tonic. Can also work with Gin!
1.5 oz Pear Soaked Vodka
3 - 5 oz Top Note Classic Tonic
Soak 2 Bosc Pears in a 1/2 bottle of vodka for 1 week. Strain and use for recipe. Add Pear Vodka and Top Note Classic Tonic to a rocks glass. Ice and Serve. May be garnished with a pear slice and star anise.
Photo Credit - Wegmans Stores
Fallin for You
1/4 oz St Elizabeth's Allspice Dram
1 oz Pumpkin Vodka or Whiskey
3 oz Bitter Lemon
Orange/Clove or Lemon Peel garnish
Build cocktail in a collins glass, starting with dram, spirits (vodka or whiskey) and ice. Add Bitter lemon along side of ice. Stir gently and garnish.