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Happy Hour: Lava Flow

Happy Hour: Lava Flow

Lava Flow:

1 oz. Bacardi Light Rum

1 oz. Malibu Coconut Rum

2 oz. Fresh Strawberries, chopped

1 ea. Banana

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

2 oz. Coconut Cream

Ice to fill a blender to just under the liquid line.

Blend the 2 rums and strawberries. Pour into the glass and blend the remaining ingredients. Pour over slowly and to the side of the glass, creating a layering effect. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.  Cheers!

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Happy Hour: Tea & Whiskey Toddy

Happy Hour: Tea & Whiskey

Tea & Whiskey Toddy:

1.5 oz. Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, warmed briefly in a microwave

6 oz. Dammann Fréres Gout Russe Hot Tea, freshly brewed

1 T. Tea Mint Simple Syrup, stir in

Build drink into tea cup or hot beverage glass with handle. Garnish with lemon.

Note: To make the simple syrup, bring one cup of water to a boil, steep with 1 t. of your favorite black tea for 4 minutes. Turn off heat. Strain from the tea leaves and immediately add one bunch of mint leaves and 1/2 cup of sugar, allowing to sit for one hour. Store in airtight container.

Dammann Fréres lays claim to being France’s first importer of tea, the first to introduce natural aroma-flavored teas and the first to create the tea bag. It’s currently run by third-generation members of the Jumeau-Lafond family and headed by Didier Jumeau-Lafond. Dammann Fréres is renown  for its wide range of exclusive fine teas and aromatic blends. The Gout Russe tea makes our Happy Hour that much better. Cheers!

Shop Dammann Fréres tea at select Neiman Marcus stores.

 

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Happy Hour: Christmas Margarita Punch

Margarita Punch

There is no easier way to crank up a holiday get-together than to serve a punch. Your guests think you went all out, because they’re having an interesting cocktail, when in fact you simply dumped everything into a bowl and voilá. However, the recipe below is for a party of one.

Christmas Margarita Punch:

1.5 oz Herradura Blanco Tequila

.5 oz Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur

1 oz Cranberry Juice

1 oz Lime Juice

Shake over ice, pour into a Bordeaux wine glass and garnish with a lime.  Cheers!

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Happy Hour: Hot Chocolate Grand Marnier

Happy Hour: Hot Chocolate Grand MarnierHot Chocolate Grand Marnier:

1.25 oz. Milk Chocolate discs, Albert Uster Couverture (amount equivalent to 1 butter ramekin)

.5 oz. Grand Marnier

Steamed whole milk

Build the drink into a latte mug, top with steamed whole milk and stir until fully incorporated. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Cheers!

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