We look forward to the changing of seasons because that means Archie’s friend and Ambassador to Brown-Forman, Pete Wagner, comes to the studio and shares easy-to-make cocktails, interesting stories, and teaches us all a little something new about the brands that make up Brown-Forman. This episode was a little different because Pete also brought gifts for the whiskey, scotch, and tequila lovers in your life, including the Jack Daniel’s advent calendar, 50ml Jack Daniel’s 5 pack, the trio of Jack Daniel’s single barrel 375ml bottles, and the Gentleman Jack added value package that comes with a mixer. Something for the host of the next Christmas party you attend, Brown-Forman also distributes Slane Irish Whiskey, Glendronoch scotch, and BenRiach scotch. And for those who are not fans of whiskey, bourbon, or scotch, Herradura Ultra starts with the finest añejos filtered through coconut charcoal to remove color and enhance smoothness. Prior to filtering, a subtle hint of pure agave nectar is added giving Ultra subtle notes of cooked agave, caramel, and honey with toasted almonds and a finish that is beyond smooth – also a great gift for a holiday party host. And don’t forget New Year’s Eve. Pick up Korbel California Champagne to ring in the new year. Pete and Brown-Forman remind you that “If you’re drinking, don’t drive. If you’re driving, don’t drink. Arrive alive.”
Cobbler Smash
- 2oz el Jimador Reposado
- 2oz Cinnamon simple syrup
- 4oz Cranberry juice
- Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake for about 30 seconds. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and enjoy.
Pecan Pie Manhattan
- 2oz Old Forester 100 proof infused with vanilla and toasted pecans
- .5oz Sweet Vermouth
- A few dashes of angostura bitters
- Luxardo cherries for garnish
- Combine the ingredients above in a tumbler of ice. Stir the ingredients for about 30 seconds. Fill a rocks glass with ice and strain the drink into the glass and enjoy. You may also serve this drink in a martini glass, neat. Cheers.
Peppermintini
- 1oz Finlandia Vodka
- 1oz Peppermint Schnapps
- 1.5oz Half and Half
- .75oz White Chocolate liqueur
- Put ice in a martini glass to chill it while creating your drink. Put melted chocolate and broken candy cane pieces on a plate to rim the glass after the glass chills. Make the drink: Combine ingredients above in a shaker with ice and shake for about 30 seconds. Dump the ice out of your martini glass and rim half of the glass by running the rim of the glass through the melted chocolate first and then through the candy cane pieces. Strain the drink into the martini glass and enjoy.