Happy Memorial Day, everyone! We hope you’re celebrating with all your favorite people as we honor and remember our veterans. If you’re entertaining guests this weekend it’s the perfect time to try our new Red, White, & Booze creations! Our go-to for any hot weather outdoor party is the classic Mint Julep. This minty cool cocktail …
Tidal IX
Most people assume that Tiki originated somewhere in the South Pacific, but you might be surprised to learn that the iconic Tiki culture was actually born right here in the United States. In the 1920’s this guy, Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, traveled from his home in New Orleans to the Caribbean with his grandfather’s “import-export” …
The Man in the Green Hat
George Cassiday was a WWI veteran who came home with an injury that prevented him from returning to his job at the railroad. So, what’s an underemployed fella going to do to earn money in the 1920’s? Bootleg, of course! Image courtesy Stateandfed.com/ Thank you! Ol’ George began smuggling hooch by train from New York to …
Black Irish Coffee
Happy Irish Coffee Day everyone! If you love a nice hot cup of joe mixed with your favorite Irish whiskey and some Irish cream liqueur, you’re doing it wrong! We’re not saying that combination isn’t delicious, but we’re here to teach you how to make a proper Irish coffee (with a SweetShine twist, of course!). …
Peach Toddy
Happy National Hot Toddy Day, everyone! Ever wonder where the name “Toddy” came from, or the drink itself for that matter? We’ve done a bit of research (and drinking!) and discovered a few possible origins of this godfather of all hot drinks. Who or what is Toddy? We found three popular theories, each very convincing. Let’s start …
Holicre!
Feeling holicrazy? Try our Holicré cocktail! It tastes like Christmas in a glass … What you need: 1 oz Cré 2 oz cranberry juice cocktail 1 oz grapefruit soda orange twist sugared cranberries, optional Fill a glass with ice. All natural – shake well! Pour 1 oz Cré. Add 2 oz cranberry juice cocktail. Top …
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: 2 oz bourbon 1/2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine 1 Tbsp. fig preserves In a shake with lid, add 1 Tbsp. fig preserves … 1/2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine … and 2 oz …
Ooze
Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael began as mere turtles until they encountered a canister of mutagen that transformed them in to the lean, mean, green incredible team. The bright green toxic waste that mutated them was later dubbed “Ooze” by the turtles. We promise our version is free of toxins, but it just might turn you …
Cre Julep
Many of you have tried our inexplicably alluring Cre, but have you tried it in a bourbon cocktail? We think this riff on the classic Mint Julep is the perfect way to enjoy this bright green beauty. Here’s what you need: 1 sugar cube 5 mint leaves, plus more for garnish 1/2 oz Cre 2 …
Fashionista
This gal’s got style, and she’s giving the classic Old Fashioned cocktail a makeover that we think you will really enjoy! What you need: Cré Bourbon Orange slices Maraschino cherries Sugar cubs Slice an orange. Place 2 large orange slices, 1 maraschino cherry, and 1 sugar cube into a mixing glass. Add 1/2 oz Cré. …