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Black WalnutBourbonUncategorized

Figget About It

Fig, the perfect fall flavor! Try it in our Figget About It cocktail with only 3 simple ingredients …

Here’s what you need:

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2 oz bourbon

1/2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

1 Tbsp. fig preserves

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In a shake with lid, add 1 Tbsp. fig preserves …

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1/2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine …

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and 2 oz bourbon.

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Cover and shake WITHOUT ICE until preserves dissolve.

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Add ice.

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Cover and shake again until ice cold.

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Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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Slice fresh fig in half for garnish, optional.

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Figget About It with Black Walnut SweetShine …

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Cheers!

black walnut, bourbon, Cocktail, fall, fig, holiday

BakingCookiesCremma LemmaDessertFallPumpkin

Pumpkin Cookies with Cremma Lemma Icing

It’s pumpkin season! This week we’ve taken our favorite old fashioned pumpkin cookie recipe and given it a delightful SweetShine twist.

Here’s what you need:

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For Cookies:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Glaze:

2 cups sifted confectioner’s sugar

5 Tbsp Cremma Lemma SweetShine

1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

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Beat butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl until blended.

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Beat in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract.

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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

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Gradually beat in flour mixture.

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Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased baking sheet, about 2″ apart.

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Bake 15 minutes, or until edges are barely brown.

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Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then move to wire rack to cool completely.

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While cookies cool, sift confectioners sugar in a small bowl.

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Add 5 Tbsp Cremma Lemma SweetShine.

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Add 1 tsp vanilla extract.

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Add 1 Tbsp butter, melted.

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Whisk to combine.

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Icing is ready once it’s smooth.

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Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle icing on top.

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Try not to devour the whole batch at once.

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Pumpkin Cookies with Cremma Lemma Icing.

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Cheers!

AppleCaramelCiderGingerUncategorized

Ginger Caramel Cider

The air is crisp and leaves are falling. We recommend a nice stroll in the woods followed by one of these delicious fall cocktails.

Here’s what you need:

1 tsp caramel

1 oz Ginger SweetShine

Apple Cider

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Place a teaspoon of caramel sauce into a glass.

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Add 1 oz Ginger SweetShine and a bit of Apple Cider.

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Stir vigorously until caramel dissolves.

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Add ice.

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Top with Apple Cider and stir.

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Garnish with a slice of apple.

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It’s that easy!

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Ginger Caramel Cider with Ginger SweetShine.

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Cheers!

apple, cider, Cocktail, fall, ginger

ApricotBourbonFallGingerJam CocktailsRumSage

Dog Days

Our Ginger SweetShine pairs with apricot preserves and fresh sage for this early autumn tipple.

What you’ll need:

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1 oz Ginger SweetShine

2 oz bourbon (or gold rum)

2 tbsp (or more) apricot preserves

Fresh sage for garnish

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Pour 1 oz Ginger SweetShine in a shaker or mason jar.

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Add 2 oz bourbon (or gold rum).

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Add 2 tbsp apricot jam, or more to taste.

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Cover it tight and shake vigorously, without ice.

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Pour your delicious concoction over crushed ice.

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Garnish with fresh sage.

Cheers, y’all!

apricot, bourbon, Cocktail, fall, ginger, jam, rum, sage

Black WalnutBourbonCiderFallMaple

Fall Fest

This one gets its name from the instant nostalgia that hits me when I drink it. Think hometown fall festival … roasted nuts, caramel apples, and maple everything. You’ll notice this cocktail calls for 6 oz hard cider, meaning one 12 oz bottle will give you two cocktails … One for you and one for your date that will surely be impressed with your new mixology skills. 😉

Here’s what you need:

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1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

1 oz Bourbon

1/2 oz Maple Syrup (or more, to taste)

6 oz Hard Cider

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In a mixing glass, or jar with a lid, pour 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

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Add 1 oz Bourbon.

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Add 1/2 oz (or more) Maple Syrup.

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Cover it tight and give it a good shake.

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Pour over crushed ice.

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Top with cider, and stir.

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Garnish with a cinnamon stick if you want to be festive.

Cheers, y’all!