HDC Blog — craft 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...

[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...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LAST CALL!!! Our Tangerine vodka is moving quickly online and out of our tasting rooms! As a quick reminder our the HDC Tangerine Vodka is having a fantastic sale this month. Buy any regular priced bottle and you can purchase the HDC Tangerine Vodka for only $15+ tax (Oregon location excluded) So what do you do with this light and refreshing spirit? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Try a: Tangerine Crush 2.5 oz HDC Tangerine Vodka 1 oz fresh tangerine juice Top with lemon lime soda Garnish with a tangerine wedge This citrus cocktail is easy and unique and perfect for get togethers....

[vc_row gap="3" equal_height="yes" content_placement="top"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Before I started working at Heritage Distilling I didn't own a shaker. And all I have to say for myself is- I DIDN'T KNOW!!!! I had no idea why or how you would use a shaker. I thought it was something only for a fancy bartender in a tropical location. It was foreign and confusing. And I was so very wrong! First off, why would you use a shaker? 1. Its the best way to thoroughly mix your ingredients 2. Quickly cools your drink without watering it down 3. Adds effervescence and lightens the texture That...