Notable Potables

Concoctions to celebrate—and recover from—the holidays

Pumpkin Beertail

Beer cocktails have been on trend as of late. Whether sipping while the turkey roasts or served alongside dessert, this surprising mix satisfies with spice and subtle sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup orange juice • 1 oz (2 T) tequila (Patrón Reposado*) • 1 oz (2 T) spiced rum (Flying Dragon) • 1 tablespoon pumpkin purée • 1 teaspoon maple syrup • 1 dash angostura bitters • pumpkin beer (Aleworks Pumpkin Ale) • orange slice and cinnamon stick for garnish Preparation: In a shaker with ice, shake the orange juice, tequila, rum, pumpkin, maple syrup and bitters. Strain into a tall glass with ice. Pour pumpkin beer into glass. Served: On the rocks Garnish: Orange slice and cinnamon stick Drinkware: Tall highball or hurricane glass (approximately 12 oz)

*The Reposado is aged in oak barrels up to about five months. Smooth, with hints of cinnamon, vanilla and toasted nuts— perfect for this drink combination.

GRACE HOBSON RICK BLANTON

Apple Cider Mimosa

Perfect for any special occasion, the beloved brunch staple gets a twist. The cider-sweetness and crisp apple-y combination of champagne will definitely please a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 5 oz apple cider • 5 oz sparkling wine/champagne • cinnamon sugar • caramel sauce Preparation: Drip caramel onto rim of a glass, then dip glass onto a plate with cinnamon sugar. Pour apple cider into a glass, followed by sparkling wine or champagne (prosecco worked well here). Garnish: Optional: scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream Drinkware: Tall wine or hurricane glass

Suffering Bastard

This tasty “hair of the dog” drink is supposed to help with a hangover. It also might be the perfect thing to ring in 2022 and put the past year-and-ahalf behind you.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz bourbon (Blanton’s) • 1 oz gin (Copper Fox Vir gin) • 1 oz fresh lime juice • 1 dash angostura bitters • 4 oz chilled ginger beer • sprig of mint* • slice of lime Preparation: Pour first four ingredients into ice-filled glass, then top with ginger beer. Add more ice if needed. Rim the edge of the glass with lime wedge. Garnish: Sprig of mint Drinkware: Highball glass (about 10 oz)

POTABLES HOSTESS GIFT IDEAS

Bitters, artisan/handcrafted— www.bobsbitters.com Coasters, handcrafted Mediterranean patterns (set of 6)—Etsy.com (TotallyTurkish) Cocktail smoker kit, with butane, torch, wood chips. Amazon.com (Aged & Charred Store) Cocktail napkins, novelty/funny— www.napkins2go.com Sommelier wine board series—Etsy.com (LeftCoastOriginal) *One delicious option is to muddle the mint in the glass prior to adding ice and other ingredients.