Sometimes it’s fun to spend hours crafting the perfect cocktail, creating specialty syrups and tinctures and playing with ingredients to get just the right effect. But sometimes you need a drink fast, like when there’s a game on! If you’re after tasty drinks that you can make in a snap so you don’t miss any of the Super Bowl game, then these drinks options are perfect. There are two quick single-serve drinks, plus one simple batched drink so you can make enough for everyone.
Borghetti 30 Second Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Borghetti Espresso Liqueur
- 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite vodka
- Ice cubes
- Espresso beans or coffee beans for garnish (optional)
Method:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, then add the Borghetti liqueur and vodka. Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass or rocks glass filled with ice. For an added touch, garnish with a few espresso or coffee beans on top.
Nearest Green Whiskey Smash
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey
- 3 Lemon Wedges
- 6 Mint Leaves
- 0.5 oz-0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- Garnish: Mint Sprig Garnish
Method:
Combine lemon wedges, mint leaves, simple syrup in a cocktail tin and muddle gently. Add Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey and ice. Shake hard for 8-10 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Lawrenceburg Cooler
Makes approximately 15 cocktails
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Four Roses Bourbon
- 8 fl oz lemon juice
- 8 fl oz grapefruit juice
- 12 fl oz honey syrup (see preparation below)
- 30 dashes Angostura bitters
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a large container. Either shake each individually before serving or add 15 ounces of water to the large batch container for proper dilution.
Honey Syrup: Combine equal parts honey and hot water. Stir until honey is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
