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Thirsty Thursday: Apple Whiskey Mule

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So, it is officially fall. The Autumnal Equinox happened at 9:29 CST on Monday, and I have been relishing in all the fall glory since. This has always been one of my favorite times of year, but for some reason this year I was counting down the minutes until fall. Perhaps it was because I couldn’t wait to start enjoying all the fall foods, or start wearing my favorite fall clothes, or maybe it is because snuggling on the couch reading books with my littles is one of my favorite things to do. Doing it in the summer is just not the same.

With Autumn comes great drinks, and last year I was all about the hot beverages, but since it is still quite warm out, I thought I would try some cooler refreshing beverages to start out Fall right. So, for this THIRSTY THURSDAY, I am switching up one of my new absolute favorite cocktails, the Moscow Mule, and have created an Apple Whiskey Mule.

 

Apple Whiskey Mule (makes one)
1/2 of lime juiced
1 tsp sugar
2 oz Irish whiskey
4 – 6 oz Hard Apple Cider (I used Angry Orchard Apple Ginger)
Ice
Apple Slices for Garnish

 

In a copper mug or glass, add ice to chill.

 

In a cocktail shaker add lime juice, sugar, whiskey, and ice and shake until well combined (about 30 seconds). Pour into mug or glass and top with cider.

 

Garnish with apple slices and serve.

 

Happy Autumn, Readers!

 

If you like Autumn drinks, check out this vanilla spiced cider. For all things beverage related, check out the THIRSTY THURSDAY page for recipes for all kinds of drinks, cocktails, and all things drinkable!

 

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Thirsty Thursday: Two Kinds of Juleps

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Saturday is the 140th Running of the Kentucky Derby. All three of my kids are smitten with horses but especially my son, George. Everything is horses! Of all my kids’s obsessions Legos, Wii, Princesses, the horses are my favorite. I love that he has such an interest in such a beautiful animal. We love reading books, and pretending to be jockeys and watching Secretariat over and over again. It must be in our blood. My great grandfather before leaving Ireland for Chicago was a blacksmith.

Since I know we will be glued to the TV on Saturday for coverage of the race, this THIRSTY THURSDAY I thought I should learn how to make some Mint Juleps.

 

Also, because I cannot do anything traditionally, I made a change as a nod to my Irish roots and used made them with Irish Whiskey instead. In addition, I decided to make a NON ALCOHOLIC version so the kids and and anyone who is refraining from alcohol can join in on the fun!

 

Irish Mint Julep (makes one cocktail)
2 TBS simple syrup (in a sauce pan over low heat mix equal parts sugar and water and stir until sugar is completely dissolved and cool. Keep on hand for you cocktails for the day.)
1 shot (2 oz) Jameson Irish Whiskey
5 fresh Mint sprigs
1/2 cup crushed iced

 

In large glass muddle together mint and simple syrup. Pour this mixture over a small glass filled with ice and top off with Jameson. Garnish with another sprig of mint.

 

Virgin Julep Tea
6 oz Sweet Tea (CLICK HERE for my recipe, you may also steep mint leaves with tea for extra boost of mint flavor)
5 fresh mint sprigs
Sparkling Water or Club Soda
1/2 cup crushed ice

 

In a large glass muddle together mint and crushed ice. Pour in tea and and stir. Top off with a few ounces of sparkling water or club soda for some fizz and garnish with mint.

 

Now, time to decide which hat to wear!

This #ThirstyThursday was organized with Red Envelope as part of their #redBar project.

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Thirsty Thursday: Windy Whiskey Mac

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Today’s Thirsty Thursday is is a guest post by the creative mastermind behind No Bags to Check, Alisa Jordan. Alisa’s blog is full of about her adventures both near and far, and her travel tips put The Travel Channel to shame. Alisa has lived all over the country and abroad, but now makes Chicago her home. It is apparent that when Alisa is not traveling and sharing her tips with readers, she can make a mean cocktail. If you would like to read more about Alisa Jordan, check out her blog No Bags to Check or follow her on Facebook or Twitter.



 

This is my third winter in Chicago, and by far the coldest
and snowiest since I moved here. It’s been pretty brutal even by my previous
home of Boston’s standards. For these cold winter nights, sometimes it’s nice
to have a hot cocktail after braving the elements or spending an arduous day
staying indoors and catching up on your Netflix queue.
One of my favorite hot cocktails is the Whiskey Mac, which I
first had when I lived in London and my family came to visit for Christmas.
While London winters are nothing compared to the sub-zero and snow here, they
do tend to be pretty grey and gloomy. If I remember correctly, it was my mother
who discovered the drink after talking to the bartender about the Hot Toddy,
the Whiskey Mac’s more well known relative.
The story (at least the Wikipedia version) is the Whiskey
Mac was invented by a Colonel Macdonald in the British forces back in the day
(late 1800s or so). The traditional version consists of combining equal parts
Scotch and ginger wine and adding hot water. If you want to go this route, you
will probably need to order ginger wine on-line; I’ve found it difficult to
locate on this side of the Atlantic.
Here’s my Chicago adaptation.
The Windy Whiskey Mac:
1.5 oz. (1 shot) of Irish Whiskey (I used Jameson)
1.5 oz. (1 shot) of Ginger Liqueur (I used locally distilled
Koval)
Hot water
Lemon slices (optional)

 

Combine the whiskey and ginger liqueur in a mug and fill
with as much hot water as you’d like depending on how strong you like your
drink. Garnish with a lemon slice if you like and enjoy!

 

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