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 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!
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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.
PinThis cocktail calls for an old fashioned glass.PinMaraschino cherries. Photo credit: www.threadsense.comPinPhoto credit: Liquor.comThe Hunter CocktailIngredients:
1 1/2 oz whiskey
1/2 oz cherry brandy
maraschino cherries for garnish
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.
PinI added a little cherry juice to mine.The Huntress CocktailIngredients:
1 oz bourbon whiskey
1 oz cherry liqueur
1 oz cream or milk
splash of triple sec
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.
PinMid-Century Vintage Barware Cocktail Glasses, found on etsy. (Note: these exact ones are longer available, but similar ones can be found here> www.etsy.com.)
These amazing drinks were adapted from recipes found on About.com Cocktails.
Happy hunting!
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