Whether you’re a Daniel Boone or a Dick Cheney, an Annie Oakley or the Greek goddess Artemis, after the thrill of the hunt back at the lodge when the adrenalin has died down, a recap of the day’s events over a stiff drink is in order. This ritual warrants just the right cocktail, so today we bring you a Hunter and Huntress libation that will warm you up from the inside out, whether you are emerging from a day in the woods, or laying down your spear on a Friday night after a long work week!
The Hunter’s version is super simple. Start with an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Add in whiskey and cherry brandy. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
The Hunter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz whiskey
- 1/2 oz cherry brandy
- maraschino cherries for garnish
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Preparation:
- Pour the whiskey and cherry brandy into an old-fashioned glass with ice.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry or two.
For the female hunter whose been trekking through the fields in the cool autumn air, this cocktail will take the chill out of her bones.
The Huntress Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz cherry liqueur
- 1 oz cream or milk
- splash of triple sec
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Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
For an extra special touch, serve these drinks in old-fashioned, or low ball, cocktail glasses with a hunting motif.
These amazing drinks were adapted from recipes found on About.com Cocktails.
Happy hunting!
