Yes. We said warm stout, and it tastes like a cookie. Join us in taking a stand against boring unadventurous drinking, won’t you?

What you’ll need:

1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

1 1/2 oz aged rum

8 oz oatmeal stout

1-2 drops cocoa bitters

cinnamon for garnish

Pour 8 oz oatmeal stout into a microwave save mug.

Microwave on high for 1-1 1/2 minutes, or until hot.

Add 1 1/2 oz aged rum.

Add 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine.

And 1-2 drops cocoa bitters.

What’s bitters?

It’s this teeny vial of concentrated awesomeness that you can find at your local liquor store.

It really only takes a drop or two. Be careful not to overdo it!

Add a cinnamon stick and you’re set.

Cheers, y’all!

Greetings SweetShine Fans! Today’s cocktail is inspired by the classic French 75.

You’ll need:

1 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine

1 oz gin

1 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice

1 oz sparkling pink moscato

Before you begin crafting your cocktail, skewer and freeze some fresh raspberries like so.

Start with ice in a shaker or mason jar with lid, and add 1 oz gin.

Add 1 oz Raspberry Lemon SweetShine.

Squeeze in 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice.

Cover and give it a good shake.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and add 1 oz pink moscato.

Isn’t that gorgeous?

Now get your raspberries out of the freezer and plop a few right into your glass. The frozen berries will keep your drink nice and cold while slowly infusing a little extra flavor.

There you have it. Bloomery’s Pink 75.

Cheers, y’all!

Everyone loves caramel apples, right? With all the wonderful craft ciders popping up we couldn’t resist using one to create a liquid version of this tasty seasonal treat. This shareable tipple is best enjoyed outdoors with the smell of fallen leaves. Ah, yes. It is fall at last!

Here’s what you’ll need:

3 oz Black Walnut SweetShine

1 (750ml) bottle white wine

2 (12oz) bottles hard apple cider

2 apples, sliced

caramel sauce

cinnamon sticks (optional)

First things first. Swirl your wine glasses with caramel sauce. (Inside! Not out.)

Place them upside-down on parchment paper and chill in the freezer for 1 hour.

Now on to the sangria. If you’re wondering what kind of wine to use, it really doesn’t matter too much for this cocktail. We used moscato here, but any white will make a good base.

Go ahead and pour the whole bottle (750ml) into a large pitcher.

The type of apple doesn’t really matter, either. Pick your favorite.

Slice ‘em and toss ‘em right in with the wine.

Above is what we’ve done so far.

Now let’s add some bubbles …

Pour in 2 (12oz) bottles of your favorite hard cider. We prefer one that’s not too sweet.

And now the best part …

That’s right, Black Walnut SweetShine! 3 oz will due here, but feel free to add as much as you like. Give it a stir and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Remember the glasses we prepped earlier?

It’s time to fill ‘em up! We added some apple slices and a cinnamon stick to be fancy, but those are optional.

There you have it. SweetShine’s Caramel Walnut Apple Sangria.

Cheers, y’all!

Today, in honor of my sweet Grandpa’s 92nd birthday, I present to you my special SweetShine twist on Pap’ s all time favorite.

What you’ll need:

2 oz Peach SweetShine

2 oz Iced Tea

2 oz Red Wine

1 fresh peach slice

Pour 2 oz Peach SweetShine over crushed ice.

Add 2 oz iced tea.

Top with 2 oz red wine.

Garnish with a slice of fresh peach, and there you have it.

Cheers, y’all!

Today is International Beer Day and tomorrow is National Hangover Day. Coincidence? If you drink too many beers tonight, drink 2 of these in the morning. You’ll be good as new.

Hair of the Dog

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 oz Ginger SweetShine

1 oz Lemonade

12 oz Light Beer

Step 1:

Pour chilled beer into glass.

Step 2:

Add 1 oz Lemonade.

Step 3:

Add 1 oz Ginger SweetShine and gently stir.

Cheers, y’all!