Taught by Jenny and Mike Lambert
On the unbelievably gorgeous white sands of Jost Van Dyke Island in the British Virgin Islands, is the Soggy Dollar Bar. Here, the painkillers are made with vanilla rum. Think of it as rum therapy.
Preferred glass: solo cup
· 3-4 oz vanilla rum
· 4 oz orange juice
· 8 oz pineapple juice
· 2 oz cream of coconut
Blend vanilla rum, orange juice, pineapple juice and cream of coconut. Pour over ice and sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg.
Taught by Kathy and Al Nagy
The Manhattan was the most famous cocktail in the world shortly after it was invented in the 1880s in New York City's Manhattan Club. Over the years, the whiskey classic has dipped in and out of fashion before finding its footing as one of the cornerstones of the craft cocktail renaissance.
Preferred glass: coupe
· 1 Large ice cube
· 2 Parts Pendleton Canadian Whisky or Bulleit Rye American Whiskey
· 1 Part Cocchi Vermouth di Torino or Carpano Antica Formula · Sweet Vermouth) Both available at some upscale liquor stores or through Wine Chateau
· 1-2 drops Angostura Bitters
· 1/8-1/4 teaspoon Luxardo cherry juice
· 1-2 Luxardo cherries on a cocktail skewer
· Stir and Enjoy!
Taught by Karen and Hardy Watford
A Texas Mule is a twist on an old favorite, the iconic Moscow Mule recipe. The ginger flavor leaves your lips tingling. Make it in a pitcher because this is going to disappear fast!
Preferred glass: copper mug
· 2 oz Dripping Springs Vodka
· 3 oz Fever Tree Ginger Beer
· Lime juice
· Lime wedge
· Ice
Taught by Karen and Hardy Watford
T'was the night before Christmas and in this Texas house
Karen and Hardy were stirring a drink for Christmas in the south
The wine glasses were placed on the table with care
In the hopes that by morning
Their concoction would be in there
Preferred glass: wine glass
· 1 bottle red wine
· ½ cup cognac or brandy
· ¼ cup triple sec
· ¾ cup orange juice
· 1 cup sliced apples, oranges, nectarines or plums
· seltzer
Combine in a pitcher and refrigerate overnight
Serve with a spoonful of fruit in an ice filled wine glass
Top with seltzer