National Margarita Day is Monday, February 22, and this year it just happens to fall on the birthday of the Bloomery’s very own Rita! Oh, girl! You know we’ve got a super special SweetShine drink just for you. Did y’all know Rita has an alter-ego? That’s right! She’s often spotted in character as Raspberry Lemon! So, of …
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shots
Whether you’re celebrating with your Valentine at home this Sunday or treating your fabulous self, these yummy treats are the way to go. You’ll need: Chocolate Raspberry SweetShine large fresh strawberries chocolate melting wafers Be sure to find LARGE strawberries. Remember, they will have to hold liquid. Remove the top. Then remove just enough of the …
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 …
Black Walnut Hot Buttered Rum
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 …
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 …
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: 1 oz Limoncello SweetShine 1 oz vodka 1 oz lemonade pinch cayenne pepper First, as with …
SweetShine Bloody Mary
Cheers to the New Year! I’m sure we’ll all have a lot of champagne tonight, so let’s be sure to prep for our inevitable hangovers tomorrow morning. Here’s what you’ll need for the SweetShine Bloody Mary Mix: 2 oz Ginger SweetShine 2 Tbsp hot sauce 2 Tbsp horseradish 1 clove garlic, sliced in half length-wise …
Kringle Punch
Every year my family makes this incredibly delicious cranberry punch. This year I decided to make it a little more jolly … by adding booze of course! I may even whip up a batch for New Year’s. Here’s what you need: 1 c. Peach SweetShine 1 c. Ginger SweetShine 4 c. pineapple juice 4 c. …
Figgy Balls
This one is inspired by the old time holiday classic, Figgy Pudding. What you’ll need: 1/4 c. Black Walnut SweetShine 24 fig bars 4 oz orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar Start by crumbling the fig bars. Add …
Black Friday Burnout
So, are you braving Black Friday? Or are you tired of hearing about it already? Either way we’ve got a special treat to get you through the madness. Ingredients: 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine 1 scoop salted caramel ice cream 1 serving hot coffee Start with the good stuff. 1 scoop salted caramel ice cream. …