Holiday Spirits: Crafting Festive Cocktails with Sexton and Jameson

Holiday Spirits: Crafting Festive Cocktails with Sexton and Jameson

The holiday season calls for celebration and what better way to spread the cheer than by crafting festive cocktails? If you’re looking to elevate your cocktail game this holiday season, we have a selection of delicious recipes featuring Sexton and Jameson whiskeys that will bring warmth and merriment to any gathering. Let’s dive into the world of holiday spirits and discover these delightful concoctions.

1. Middleton Mule

Ingredients:

• 1⅔ parts Jameson Original
• ⅔ parts Spiced Tea Syrup
• Part boiling water
• 1 wedge lemon

Instructions:

1. Pour Jameson Original, spiced tea syrup, and piping hot water into a stainless steel jug.
2. Steam under a wand until boiling point is reached. If you don’t have a wand, use steaming hot water.
3. Drop the lemon wedge into a heated glass or mug.
4. Pour the steamed mixture into the glass and serve.

Spiced Tea Syrup Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, add 1kg caster sugar, 600ml water, 5 Irish tea bags, 5 cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, 2 cracked nutmeg, and a teaspoon of allspice.
2. Bring to a simmer for at least 20 minutes.
3. Leave the contents covered overnight.
4. Strain through a fine strainer, keeping the spices in a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
5. The syrup can be reused for up to two more batches.

2. Barsista’s Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 parts The Sexton Single Malt
• 0.5 part coffee liqueur
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine The Sexton Single Malt, coffee liqueur, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir until the mixture is cold.
3. Strain into a double old-fashioned glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

3. The Manhattan

Ingredients:

• 2 parts The Sexton Single Malt
• 1 part Italian sweet vermouth
• Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
• 1 dash bitters
• Ice for chilling

Instructions:

1. In a glass, add ice, The Sexton Single Malt, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
2. Gently swirl or stir with a mixing spoon for about 20 seconds. Take your time for a perfectly chilled cocktail.
3. Add a maraschino cherry to garnish.
4. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the flavors of this holiday classic.

These recipes are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the creative possibilities of holiday cocktails. Experiment with different flavors, garnishes, and serving styles to make these recipes your own. The festive season is all about bringing joy and creating unforgettable experiences, and these cocktails are sure to do just that. So, raise your glass and toast to the holiday spirits of Sexton and Jameson. Cheers to a joyful and flavorful celebration!