HDC Blog — Whiskey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 5 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 Dec 13th with your advent buddy and...

[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]We are well into fall and tailgating season and it’s time to make sure your tailgate parties are championship material! First off, you need to come up with a game plan. A great tailgate party cannot be thrown together last minute. It’s helpful if you can get people to rsvp. Plan food for 25% more than the number of people who said they’re coming. You’d be surprised how many hungry friends and friends of friends will stroll by. When putting together your plan, think about the basics: appetizer main dish dessert beverage[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In each category pick foods best served at room...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baking with booze is easy and fun! A splash of spirits can make for a moist and tasty treat. And good news for the whole family- when you bake with booze the alcohol is burned off but the flavor remains. Can you say yum!!!  Starting our boozy baking series we are going to talk about PIE because dessert should always be first! The two most important ingredients you need to gather are: BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon and ElkRider Vodka [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spiked Apple Pie Grab your favorite apple pie recipe and make just two simple changes: Crust: Swap out the cold water...