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New Years Eve - Gin and Vodka Cocktails

New Years Eve - Gin and Vodka Cocktails

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not many people are willing to admit this, but there are quite a few of us who don’t actually like champagne or sparkling wine. This can be a little challenging on New Years Eve - Champagne’s biggest night of the year. That's why we have put together a few toast worthy alternatives to help your guests ring in the new year.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]For those that may need a little help making it to the stroke of midnight: Salted Caramel Coffee 2 oz HDC Coffee Vodka 1 oz Cold Brew 1.5 oz Salted Caramel creamer Caramel sauce Pour all ingredients over ice...

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Gobble 'Til You Wobble Holiday Cocktails

Gobble 'Til You Wobble Holiday Cocktails

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re like so many of us you have relatives in town. Or maybe you are the relative who has come to town. So much together time calls for a little something extra. Here is a way to start holiday morning off right (and it will make that cooking feel so much easier!)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Cranberry Whiskey Sour 2 oz Elk Rider Bourbon 1.5 oz cranberry juice 1 oz sweet and sour Combine ingredients over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a spear of fresh cranberries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Harvest Cider Mule 2 oz Elk Rider Vodka 1 oz Apple cider 1 oz...

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The History of the Old Fashioned

The History of the Old Fashioned

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]History of the Old Fashioned You've probably heard of an Old Fashioned. In fact, if you were a fan of Mad Men's Don Draper I'm sure you have, since it happens to be his drink of choice. However, the Old Fashioned has been around much, much longer than the 1960's of Don Drapers world. And thanks to Don we have seen a renewed interest in this and many other classic cocktails. Like many cocktails, it started out as a morning remedy for headaches and nausea. Which sounds like a lot more fun than Tylenol and a Tums! It was first...

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July Tangerine Vodka Sale

July Tangerine Vodka Sale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During the month of July we are celebrating the last of our HDC Tangerine Vodka. If you haven't tried it before make sure you head to one of our tasting rooms. It is light and refreshing and perfect to make a wonderful summer cool down drink. During July if you buy any regular priced bottle you can purchase HDC Tangerine Vodka for only $15+tax (Oregon locations excluded)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]My favorite and easiest is the simple: Tangerine Martini 2oz HDC Tangerine Vodka Squeeze of fresh tangerine juice Shake over ice and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a bit of...

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