It’s Leap Day! What will you do with your extra day this year? We recommend taking a stand against boring, unadventurous drinking with this unusual tipple. Go ahead, take that leap! You’ll need: 1 oz Black Walnut SweetShine 2 oz whiskey 1 egg (If you like your flip a little sweeter, add 1 tsp brown …
Rita ‘Rita
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 …
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 …
Cereal Killer
This weird beer cocktail is infused with a certain chocolate cereal that appears this time of year. I hear it’s from Transylvania. Here’s what you’ll need: 1/2 oz Black Walnut SweetShine 1 oz chocolate vodka 3 oz milk stout 3 oz chocolate cereal with marshmallows, plus 2 oz more for rim chocolate syrup for rim …
Dog Days
Our Ginger SweetShine pairs with apricot preserves and fresh sage for this early autumn tipple. What you’ll need: 1 oz Ginger SweetShine 2 oz bourbon (or gold rum) 2 tbsp (or more) apricot preserves Fresh sage for garnish Pour 1 oz Ginger SweetShine in a shaker or mason jar. Add 2 oz bourbon (or gold …
Making Spirits Bright
This festive digestif is inspired by my childhood favorite, Aunt Libby’s gingerbread cookies! Serve a round after your holiday dinner. Or before. Or during. There’s never a bad time, really. I might have one right now! Gingerbread Man 1 1/2 oz spiced rum 1 oz Pumpkin Spice SweetShine 3/4 oz Ginger SweetShine Stir over ice …
SweetShine Caipirinha
We hear there is an exciting athletic event in South America this month, so we’ve decided to join the fun by reinventing Brazil’s national drink, the Caipirinha! The Caipirinha, pronounced “kigh-puh-REEN-ya”, is a refreshing drink made with fresh limes, sugar, and Cachaça. Cachaça, pronounced “kah-SHAH-sah”, is a sugar cane distilled spirit made only in Brazil and dates …