Hunting Season Calls … For Cocktails, That Is
Hunting season is here, so we thought we'd bring you a his and hers cocktail, perfect for returning to camp at the end of a long days hunt or just to relax on a chilly fall evening. Photo credit: www.cabinbluff.com
Whether youβre 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 dayβs 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 Hunterβs version is super simple. Start with an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Add in whiskey and cherry brandy. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
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The Hunter Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ozΒ whiskey
- 1/2 ozΒ cherry brandy
- maraschino cherries for garnish
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Preparation:
- Pour the whiskey and cherry brandy into anΒ old-fashioned glassΒ with ice.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry or two.
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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 ozΒ bourbon whiskey
- 1 ozΒ cherry liqueur
- 1 ozΒ cream or milk
- splash ofΒ triple sec
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Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into aΒ cocktail shakerΒ with ice.
- ShakeΒ well.
- Strain into a chilledΒ old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
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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!
