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What to do with a Spirits Advent Calendar after Advent has started…

What to do with a Spirits Advent Calendar after Advent has started…

[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...

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Thankful for HDC Roslyn

Thankful for HDC Roslyn

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are so happy to be open! Today I am so very thankful for HDC Roslyn. It was a team effort, not just by HDC staff and spouses, but also the many cask club and spirits club members that came by to help and support us. So much hard work, and even more happy faces.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Opening ceremonies were Saturday afternoon. It was such an honor to have Spokane County Firefighters Pipes & Drums perform. Father Brooks came and blessed the stills (an HDC tradition) while over 400 people came to watch and enjoy the new location. Amazing considering Roslyn has a...

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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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Boozy Baking part 3: Side Dishes

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...

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