Posts

Showing posts from November, 2018

The Start of Holiday Food & Spirits

Image
It’s the start of the holiday season and I’ve been receiving some interesting spirits to enjoy during your celebrations. Eggnog Vodka? Worth a try… I was a bit leery when I heard about Eggnog Vodka from Three Olives, but I agreed to give it a try. As expected, it did nothing for me as a straight shot. I decided to bring it down to my clubhouse, where the bartender, Lionel, played around with it a bit. Lionel loves creative challenges when it comes to spirits. His first thought was a hot chocolate, with a bit of half and half and a shot of Three Olives Eggnog Vodka. It was quite delicious, but the big hit was this: Eggnog Vodka Martini: 2 ounces Three Olives Eggnog Vodka ½ ounce amaretto ½ ounce Whipped cream vodka Splash of half & half Sprinkle of nutmeg Pour ingredients into a mixing gup filled with ice. Strain into a martini glass. For another twist on Eggnog… shout out to Sugarland’s Distilling Company, who sent me another bottle of thei...