HDC Blog — thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Spirits Advent Calendar Game
Here's how to play: Put the numbers 1-24 in a bowl and have your guests pick and open that numbers window. Then they get to make a cocktail out of whatever product they end up with. Have a selection of common mixers and garnishes handy- club soda, sprite, tonic, cranberry juice, oj, lemon and lime wedges, etc Step up your party game and make it a ‘cocktail making contest’. After your guests have picked a number and pulled out a bottle let them go to town! Get even more creative with your cocktail supplies: bitters, mango juice, pineapple juice, hot...
Thankful for Friends, Family & Cocktails
Who else has lots of relatives coming for Thanksgiving (so many relatives)? It’s a day full of fun (so much fun), family, friends, eating (so much eating!) and cocktails (a responsible amount of cocktails)! In case you're wondering what cocktails go perfectly with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner we’ve got you covered with these tried and true favorites. Cheers everyone! BSB Revolver in a shaker: 1 oz BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon 1 oz HDC Coffee Vodka 1/4oz Lemon Juice 2 dashes orange bitters add ice, all ingredients then shake and strain into a cocktail goblet garnish with an orange twist Holiday...
Boozy Baking part 3: Side Dishes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spending a lot of time with your relatives this Thanksgiving? Here is a way to bring a little something extra to the table this year! Baking with spirits (Boozy Baking) is an easy way to add a unique flavor to your Thanksgiving favorites. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Cranberry sauce 1 12oz bag fresh cranberries ½ peeled granny smith apple, finely chopped 1C sugar Orange peel ½ C Juice of 1 fresh orange ½ C HDC Blood Orange Vodka ½ t cinnamon ½ t nutmeg 2-3 cloves Put all ingredients in pot, simmer on stove over low heat until cranberries burst and liquid reduces[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column...
Boozy Baking part 2- Turkey Style
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Boozing up your poultry Thanksgiving is almost here and it’s a fun time to get fancy with your turkey. And the good news is, if you find turkey’s intimidating, this recipe works for chicken, Cornish game hens, duck- really any kind of poultry will do! My favorite version of a boozy bird is using the new HDC Demitris Seasoned Vodka. The flavorings this vodka has work perfectly into a traditional turkey baste. Seasonings include: Rosemary, Thyme, Roasted Garlic, Black Pepper and Sun-dried Tomato’s.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Boozy Bird Recipe 1 C melted Butter 1T Oregano 1T Thyme 1T Sage 1T Poultry seasoning...