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Chef:

Joel
Joel

Nightcap: 4 Drinks you Need to Serve after Dinner

Whipped Coffee White Russian (Pair with NEW Stanley DayBreak Café Latte Cup + Saucer): A classic White Russian is given a fun twist by incorporating the whipped coffee technique. Instant coffee makes this cocktail great for entertaining at home or on the go. Turn up the holiday cheer by swapping in peppermint vodka and garnish with a candy cane.

Chai Hot Toddy (Pair with NEW Stanley DayBreak Cappuccino Cup + Saucer): Warm up by the fire with this cup of instant comfort. Using Chai tea is an easy way to add spice. Swap out the honey for maple syrup to get a richer flavor. Serve with honeycomb candy or molasses ginger cookies for a cozy pairing.

Iced Mocha Mezcal (Pair with NEW Stanley Lifted Spirits Prismatic™ Rocks Glass + Craft Cocktail Shaker): Chocolate and coffee pair beautifully with the smoky notes of mezcal. Play with different chocolate liqueurs to find your favorite. Best of all, adding a decorative rim and cinnamon stick garnish are easy ways to make the drink feel extra special.

Apple Old Fashioned (Pair with NEW Stanley Lifted Spirits Prismatic™ Highball Glass + Craft Cocktail Shaker): This cocktail celebrates the best of Washington state by incorporating apple into the flavors of a classic old fashioned. Sparkling cider kicks up the refreshment by adding bubbles and rounded sweetness. Swap out the classic cherry and orange garnish with a slice of apple.

Recipe

Whipped Coffee White Russian

Pair with NEW Stanley DayBreak Café Latte Cup + Stillness Saucer

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • ice
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz (2 tbsp) heavy whipping cream 
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee 
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot water 

Procedure:

  1. Fill a cup halfway with ice.  Pour the coffee liqueur over the ice.
  2. Pour a handful of ice, cream and vodka into a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds and strain into the cup.  
  3. Add the coffee, sugar and hot water to a medium mixing bowl.  
  4. Whisk until the mixture is foamy and stiff.  Gently spoon over the cream mixture and enjoy. 

 

Chai Hot Toddy

Pair with NEW Stanley DayBreak Cappuccino Cup + Stillness Saucer

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Chai tea bag
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 2 oz bourbon or whiskey 
  • 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice (about half a lemon) plus a round slice for garnish
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)

Procedure:

  1. Add the tea bag to a cup and pour in the boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes.  Discard the tea bag. 
  2. Add the honey, bourbon and lemon juice. Stir together until the honey is dissolved. Garnish with a lemon round slice and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

 

Iced Mocha Mezcal

Pair with NEW Stanley Lifted Spirits Prismatic™ Rocks Glass + Craft Cocktail Shaker

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp grated dark chocolate
  • 1 oz chocolate liqueur plus more for rim of glass
  • 2 oz espadín mezcal
  • 4 oz cold brew coffee 
  • 1 oz (2 tbsp) half & half
  • ⅛ tsp cinnamon

Procedure:

  1. Pour a small amount of chocolate liqueur in a shallow bowl.  Add the grated chocolate to a small plate and roll the rim of the glass in the liqueur and then chocolate, slightly pressing to adhere. Fill the glass with ice. 
  2. Add ice and all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds and pour over ice. Enjoy!

 

Apple Old Fashioned

Pair with NEW Stanley Lifted Spirits Prismatic™ Highball Glass + Craft Cocktail Shaker

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz apple whiskey 
  • 3 dashes bitters 
  • 2 oz sparkling apple cider 
  • apple slice for garnish

Procedure:

  1. Fill a glass with ice. Add the whiskey and bitters to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds.   
  2. Pour over ice. Top off with the cider.  Garnish with the apple slice and enjoy.