From the basics of beer and wine to a signature cocktail, how to make sure you’ve got the holiday party spirits to entertain in style.

Spicy Old Fashioned

  • 1 ½ oz Bourbon
  • ½ oz Averna
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • ½ oz black pepper, coriander & bay leaf tincture*

*To make tincture, combine 3 tbsp black pepper, 3 tbsp coriander seed and 6 dried bay leaves with 500 ml of vodka. Let sit in a mason jar for 4 days at room temperature before using.

  • To make the drink, combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until desired dilution
  • Strain into a chilled rocks glass and twist an orange zest over the glass and drop in