Snow Day Sling
Snow Day Sling
- Level: Medium
- Prep: 5 min
At first glance this drink may not seem like a snow day sipper but trust us it is. The Irish whiskey flavor and clove aroma combine with fresh fruit juices to deliver a cocktail that will cure even the worst case of winter blues and frozen fingers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Jameson Whiskey
- 1/2 oz Mulled Wine
- 1/2 oz Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Simple Syrup
- Pineapple and clove to garnish
Quick and Dirty Mulled Wine: 1 part orange juice, 1/4 part sugar, 3 parts red wine, dash of nutmeg and cinnamon. Microwave all together and stir well.
If you don't have ginger liqueur don't worry. We also tried this with muddled fresh ginger and absolutely loved it.
Tools
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Muddler
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Highball glass
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Old Fashioned
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Shaker
How to Mix
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until shaker base is frosty and cold.
- Strain into a collins glass over fresh ice and garnish with a fresh piece of pineapple and cloves.
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