If the words “holiday season” conjure up stressful thoughts that revolve around fighting the crowds on Black Friday to save an extra buck or going into massive amounts of debt in an attempt to buy the love of those you care for, there\u2019s good news: this year, you can relax. \u00a0Believe it or not, people all over the country are beginning to remember the true essence of the holidays is about sharing love and joy, and here at the Blind Tiger Cocktail Company, we believe the best way to share love and joy is over delicious food and drink. \u00a0So before you go out and buy the newest animal-print Snuggie or another Shake Weight, think about planning that perfect holiday gathering for those you care for. \u00a0 Here is the Blind Tiger Cocktail Company guide to holiday punch. As always, please drink responsibly. Essentials for amazing holiday punch<\/b> \u2022 Punchbowl large enough to accommodate your party (matching holiday cups is a huge bonus) \u2022 Large ice mold (using large mixing bowl slightly smaller than your punchbowl for minimal dilution) \u2022 Simple syrup (a simple mixture of one part hot water and one part sugar, allowing sugar to dissolve entirely) \u2022 Fresh citrus juice (buy a citrus press and use fresh juice whenever possible) \u2022 Artisanal-quality base spirits (go to a specialty liquor store that sells boutique spirits) Autumn spiced cider<\/b> 10 oz Buffalo Trace bourbon 10 oz Snap liqueur 10 oz apple cider 7 oz lemon juice 5 oz apple gastrique Apple gastrique: caramelize 2 cups of sugar in the bottom of a saucepan with 1\/2 cup of water. \u00a0Once mixture begins to caramelize, add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 whole diced apple. \u00a0Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, cool and strain Black strap eggnog<\/b> 20 oz Crusoe spiced organic rum 15 oz eggnog 5 oz cinnamon infused simple syrup 2 oz Angostura bitters Cinnamon simple syrup: allow 2 broken cinnamon sticks to simmer in 5 ounces of simple syrup for 5 minutes on low heat. Cool and strain. Cherries and Chocolate<\/b> 15 oz clove-infused vodka 5 oz Godiva chocolate liqueur 14 oz cherry reduction 8 oz lemon juice Clove vodka: allow 12 clove pods to infuse in 750 ml of vodka for 5 days Cherry reduction: allow 1 large can of dark pitted cherries, 4 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of nutmeg and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Cool and strain. Save cherries for garnish. \u2014 Adam Stemmler is a sommelier and mixologist at Vin de Syrah downtown. He is the winner of numerous awards, including the U.S. Bartenders Guild regional competion.<\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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