Celebrating National Liqueur Day

TGIF! It’s been a long week, hell really its been a long month. We’re all settled in our new place and believe it or not I haven’t had a drink in weeks. To make matters worse my annual trip back to Tallahassee for my alma maters homecoming didnt happen because I had to be an adult and prioritize my weekend for grownup stuff 🙁 so yea I’m in need of a FEW drinks. Luckily some of our friends and sponsors reached out and let us know today was a Holiday (as if Friday isn’t ALWAYS a holiday?) It’s National Liqueur day, and that’s plenty of reason for my to grab a glass and relax. Here are a few recipe suggestions to help you celebrate today and hopefully all weekend long.

Tennessee Honey Sangria

• 0.5 Cup Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey
• 1 Bottle Malbec Wine (any full bodied wine)
• 0.5 Cup Pure Apple Juice
• 1 Half Orange, Sliced
• 1 Plum, Sliced
• 1 Half Pear, Sliced
• 1 Cinnamon Stick (optional)

Cut all fruit in equal slices and drop into the bottom of a pitcher. Add cinnamon stick(s). Pour the whole bottle of wine, Jack and apple juice over the fruit and stir. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours/up to 2 days. Best soaked overnight before drinking. Serve cold or room temperature.

Honey Smash

• 1.5 oz. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey
• Whole lemon cut into 8ths
• 1 oz. Honey
• 8 Fresh mint leaves

Muddle lemon, honey and mint. Add Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and pour into glass.

• 2/3 part Midori Melon Liqueur
• 1 1/2 parts Yamazaki 12 Year Old Whisky
• 1/3 part DeKuyper Vanilla Liqueur
• 1 dash bitters