3 Cold Weather Cocktail Recipes from Jon of Beantown Drinks

Even though our fun blizzard weekend has officially ended, there is no better time than Monday to start thinking about mid-week wintery cocktails. I know you probably ate and drank all weekend, but after two days of commuting back and forth in this post-Nemo slush, you're going to want a drink. It's science. Since I am no cocktail expert myself I consulted with Jon of Beantown Drinks for some cold weather cocktail suggestions from a trusted local source. This is what he came up with, and what you should be drinking this week:

1. Spiced Apple Bourbon Fizz

- 2 oz Spiced Apple Bourbon Whiskey*
- 1/2 oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
- 4 oz Fresh apple cider
- Top with Seltzer (or any sparkling water)
- Garnish: Apple slice, fresh thyme sprig, cinnamon stick and fresh cranberries

Fill mason jar or pint glass up with ice. In a separate glass, add bourbon, ginger liqueur and apple cider together with no ice. Give the mixture a quick stir and then pour over the ice in your glass. Top with seltzer water and add garnish.

*This drink is really good with a straight bourbon whiskey, but is even better with an infused spiced-apple bourbon -- recipe for homemade infusion here.

2. Hot Whiskey (aka Hot Toddy)

- 2 oz. bourbon or Irish whiskey
- 4 oz. boiling water
- 1 barspoon honey (optional)
- 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice (optional)
- lemon wedge with cloves inserted and cinnamon stick for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a warmed mug and stir to combine. Garnish. Full post here.

3. Milk Punch

- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 1 oz milk
- 1 oz half-and-half
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar, sifted
- dash vanilla extract
- grated nutmeg and cinnamon stick for garnish

Combine milk, half-and-half, and sugar in a pint glass; stir to dissolve sugar. Add bourbon, 1 cup cracked ice; cover with a shaker and shake for 20 seconds. Strain into a highball glass full of ice and sprinkle nutmeg over top. Full post here.

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