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Tequila Moscow Mule

We cannot end summer without a tasty ice-cold Moscow Mule! But this time around we are opting to use tequila instead of vodka. It’s a nice twist on a classic. Check it out –

The first thing you need for a good moscow mule are copper mugs! Seriously, it completes the cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 3 ounces of Tequila – we love Milagro
  • 3 ounces of Ginger Beer – we love Fever-Tree
  • 2-3 lime wedges
  • Crushed ice

Make:

  • Put a generous amount of crushed ice into each cup
  • Pour tequila and ginger beer into glass
  • Squeeze in fresh lime
  • Give a stir and enjoy!

Stop into Mystic Wine Shoppe and grab everything you need for this delicious cocktail!

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Classic Mimosa Cocktail

Pop the Prosecco, this month’s cocktail is the delicious Mimosa with a twist (of course). So grab your girlfriends a few bottles of Prosecco, and get ready for a great cocktail experience. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces of La Marca Prosecco (find it at MWS)
    • Tasting Notes: Our delicate La Marca Prosecco has a pale, golden straw color and sparkles with lively effervescence. Opening with aromas of fresh-picked citrus and honeysuckle blossoms, the crisp, clean palate brings fruity notes of green apple, juicy peach and ripe lemon, framed by hints of minerality. The finish is light and refreshing with a tantalizing hint of sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
  • Splash of premium organic juice (freshly squeezed is best)

Make It:

  • Put frozen berries in fancy glass
  • Pour in prosecco
  • Splash of orange juice

Let us know what you think about this tasty cocktail! Have great day.

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Blackberry Basil Pear Martini

This delicious cocktail screams summer! Fresh blackberries, pears, and basil help create a refreshing cocktail that will be your new go-to summer cocktail.

What makes this cocktail so wonderful is the fresh juice. If you don’t have a juicer, don’t panic. You can always muddle the ingredients, use a food processor, or buy fresh juice from the store. Fresh ingredients are THE BEST!  What else makes this cocktail so yummy is the Organic Belvedere Vodka, infused with Pear & Ginger! 

Keep reading for ALL the details – 

Ingredients:

  • Juice – blackberries, pear, blackberries, ginger and basil
  • 4 ounces of Belvedere Vodka (pick-up at MWS)
    • Belvedere Vodka Tasting Notes: The flavors of ripe and juicy organic pear essence and subtly spicy ginger are perfectly balanced by a touch of linden honey in this expertly crafted infusion. The natural philosophy of Belvedere’s Made With Nature spirits shines through brightly when mixing fresh tall cocktails with our Pear and Ginger Organic Infusion.

Make:

  • Put all fresh fruit in juicer to make fresh juice
  • Pour 2 ounces of juice into fancy cup
  • Pour ice-cold vodka over juice
  • Top with pear slice and basil leaf
  • ENJOY!

We hope you enjoy this tasty cocktail! Stop in to grab the wonderful Belvedere Vodka. Cheers!

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Egg Nog White Russian

Not in the holiday spirit yet? This delicious Egg Nog White Russian will do the trick.  Another easy-to-make cocktail that is sure to have you singing fa-la-la-la by the time you finish this delicious cocktail.

First step, put on your Holiday playlist and get ready for some serious cheer!

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces of Vanilla Vodka – we used Stoli Vanilla
  • 2 ounces of Kahlúa
  • 2 ounces of Egg Nog
  • Splash of milk
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Cinnamon and sugar
  • Whipped Cream

 

Make the cocktail: 

  • Mix vodka, Kahlúa, and egg nog in shaker
  • Pour mix over crushed iced
  • Add splash of milk, stir
  • Put on whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar

What are your go-to holiday cocktails? We hope you add this one to your list.  Have a very merry holiday season!

Taylor – the official cocktail-maker at MWS

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Apple Cider Rum Cocktail

Who else is a sucker for apple cider this time of year? It’s basically at every grocery store and farm stand now until January (woohoo). So we’re taking advantage of this sweet and tasty drink adding in some rum and topping off with sparkling cider for a simple yet delicious cocktail!

You’ll love it!

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces apple cider
  • 3 ounces dark rum, we used Plantation Original Rum
    • Tasting Notes: The rich and intense style of Jamaica and Barbados, with their notes of plum, banana, and vanilla, is enhanced by meticulous blending and further maturation, in France. The result is a profound structure spiced with notes of cinnamon and clove, whose smoky quality adds texture.
  • Splash of sparkling cider
  • Apple slices

 

Make:

  • Mix together apple cider and dark rum
  • Add a splash of sparkling cider
  • Top with apple slices

 

We hope this cocktail adds some joy to your fall!

Thanks for reading along!

 

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The Rum Punch Special

This is one TASTY rum cocktail!  We wanted to use fresh fruits to create the tastiest rum punch around and I think we nailed it.  The trick to this great punch is using fresh-pressed juice. There is nothing quite as good as fresh juice.  Many of you may not have a juicer, so don’t panic, you can always use a strainer/muddler to get a similar juice or head to Whole Foods and pick up a pint.

The delicious dark rum from Bully Boy Distillers is smooth, making for a great accompaniment to any cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • 1 lime
  • A handful of fresh basil
  • 3 ounces of dark rum – we used The Rum Cooperative by Bully Boy Distillers
  • 2 ounces coconut water

Make:

  • Remove the skins from the pineapple and lime. Then cut up into small pieces.
    • Place in the juicer with basil
    • If you don’t have a juicer use a muddler and strainer to make your own juice
    • If you don’t have a muddler or strainer – head over to Whole Foods or another local store to grab fresh-pressed juice.
  • Mix juice, rum, and coconut water together
  • Pour over ice
  • Garnish with a pineapple wedge
  • Enjoy!

Check out the behind-the-scenes photos!

Have you ever used fresh juice to make cocktails? We highly recommend it. Not only is the juice tastier but there are far fewer preservatives and sugar in the juice.  Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s both carry fresh-pressed juices.

Let us know what you think of this one! We sure LOVED it.  It’s perfect on a hot day like today (it’s currently 95 degrees out).

Thanks for reading – Taylor

 

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Cocktail of The Month: Bloody Mary

With the holidays coming up and everyone spending more time at home with less travel, we thought a bloody mary recipe was just what everyone needed! No?!

There are so many variations you can make of a bloody mary, but making sure you have the right flavor and toppings are crucial to getting it just right!

We made a variation of this recipe and loved it –

Bloody Mary Mix: For 6 ppl

  • 1 48 ounce can of tomato juice or about 6 cups
  • 3 tablespoons prepared creamy hot horseradish
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons celery salt
  • 3 teaspoons garlic salt
  • Tabasco sauce (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Titos Vodka

Make it: Mix all ingredients together and add 2-ounces of vodka per drink

Garnish: We used olives, bacon, celery, and pickles to make this more than a drink but a tasty snack!

 

Let us know what your go-to Bloody Mary Recipe is?

Thanks for reading, Mystic Wine Shoppe

 

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Watermelon Mint Cocktail

This cocktail is PERFECT for hot summer days and with added health benefits from the fresh watermelon juice, there is nothing not to love about this tasty cocktail. You know our style, easy and delicious, and while this cocktail does take some muddling work, I assure you, it’s worth it. The fresh juice from the watermelon really makes a big difference, plus the little chunks of watermelon add to the complexity of the drink.

Make it today –

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces Tequila (we love Milagro)
  • An ounce of Soda Water
  • Splash of lemonade
  • 1 ounce of fresh watermelon (we used about 3 small slices to muddle for 2 drinks)
  • 1 fresh lime
  • A handful of fresh mint

 

 

Make:

  • Start off by cutting up the watermelon and putting it in a jar, muddle it and add juice from 1 lime, mint and tequila (let it soak for about 10 minutes)
  • Add lemonade to the jar and shake
  • Pour mixture over ice and top with soda water
  • Enjoy!

There are no hard or fast rules to making this or any cocktail! Add more soda water or juice if you want. Get creative and just remember to have a good time!

We hope you enjoy it! Please tag us in your photos.

Thanks and have a great day.

Taylor from Mystic Wine Shoppe

 

 

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