January 2016 – Bloomery SweetShine

January 29, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Mountain Mocha

We’re finishing off Irish Coffee Week with a fun little variation featuring our Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine with Black Dog Coffee’s Organic Java Taman roasted right here in Jefferson County, WV!

You’ll need:

1 oz Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine

1 oz Irish whiskey

3-4 oz hot coffee

2 oz heavy cream, lightly whipped

chocolate covered espresso beans (optional garnish)

Before we get into the recipe, we’ve got to tell you about our friends at Black Dog Coffee.

Black Dog Coffee uses only the best specialty grade green coffees from around the world and roasts them in small batches.

As the crew at Black Dog Coffee will tell you, these beans are so fresh you’ll want to slap them!

And they play oh so nicely with Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine.

Let’s make this drink, shall we?

Start with 1 oz Irish whiskey.

Add 1 oz Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine.

Top with 3-4 oz hot coffee. Here we’ve used Black Dog Coffee’s Organic Java Taman.

Lightly whip 2 oz heavy whipping cream.

Gently float the cream on top.

Garnish with a few chocolate covered espresso beans.

Which you can also find at Black Dog Coffee, by the way.

Mountain Mocha with Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine and Black Dog Coffee’s Organic Java Taman.

Cheers!

Anise Black Walnut Cinnamon Holiday Hot Drinks Rum Spicy

January 19, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Well, we wished for winter weather, and now it’s here. Don’t fret. We’re continuing our exploration of warming spices this month, and our version of the classic Hot Buttered Rum will warm you up in no time.

You’ll need:

1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

1 oz spiced rum

2-3 oz hot water

1 Tbsp butter

1 tsp brown sugar

2 star anise, plus more for garnish

1 cinnamon stick

Place 1 Tbsp butter in a mug.

Add brown sugar,

And 2 star anise.

(That’s these guys).

Muddle until combined.

Pour in 2-3 oz hot water.

Stir until butter is completely melted and combined.

Add 1 oz spiced rum,

And 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

Stir.

Garnish with extra star anise and cinnamon stick.

Now that looks yummy!

Serve hot.

Black Walnut Hot Buttered Rum with Black Walnut SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Cinnamon Ginger Holiday Hot Drinks Pepper Pineapple Rum Saffron Uncategorized

January 14, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Mulled Pineapple

Dreaming of a tropical vacation during these cold winter months? We can get you half-way there with the island flavors in our Mulled Pineapple.

You’ll need:

4 oz Ginger SweetShine

4 oz spiced rum

12 oz pineapple juice

1/4 tsp saffron

1/2 tsp black peppercorns

2 cinnamon sticks, plus 4 more for garnish

In a saucepan bring pineapple juice to a simmer.

Add 1/2 tsp black peppercorns,

2 cinnamon sticks,

and 1/4 tsp saffron.

Simmer 15 minutes or so, until fragrant.

In each of 4 glasses add 1 oz rum,

and 1 oz Ginger SweetShine.

Carefully top with mulled pineapple juice.

Garnish with extra spices, if desired, and serve hot.

Mulled Pineapple with Ginger SweetShine.

Cheers!

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Lemon Limoncello Martini Spicy Vodka

January 6, 2016 Sarah Murphy

Hot Ass Lemon Drop II

Many of you have enjoyed, or at least heard of, our famous Hot Ass Lemon Drop, but you can’t always find Hellfire bitters. Don’t fret. Here’s a slightly different approach to get the same spicy results.

What you need: