HDC Blog — vodka

You LOVE your Spirits Advent Calendar (I mean who wouldn't love 24 craft distilled whiskeys, gins and vodkas that are perfect for getting you into the 'spirit' of the holidays!) but you didn't get it until 10 days after Advent started! What are you going to do? Does this mean you have to wait until next year? Absolutely not!!! Here are a few suggestions: Play catch up Each mini in the calendar is just about a shot worth of spirit so make yourself a drink… or two Find an Advent buddy Start on any day with your advent buddy. Take turns opening...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Christmas cookies may be one of the most important food items of the holiday season. They will liven up your Christmas Party, help Santa get through the night and may even get you on the naughty list! Contrary to popular belief, not all alcohol burns off during cooking! So consider yourself warned! (cookies baked for 15 minutes can keep up to 40% of the alcohol content) .[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Chocolate Crinkles 1C Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2C Sugar 1/2C Vegetable oil 4 Eggs 2T HDC Coffee Vodka 2C Flour 2t Baking powder 1/2t Salt 1C Powdered sugar Mix together cocoa, white...

[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...

[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...