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5280 Winter Sips

As temperatures drop, warm up this season with one of these tasty local cocktails. Whether you fancy gin, tequila, whiskey, or something a bit sweeter, these businesses have the perfect drink for you. Make them at home or visit the locations and ask for their Winter Sip. #5280WinterSips


Espresso Manhattan from Woodford Reserve

‘Tis the season to dazzle.

Ingredients
  • 1 oz Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
  • ¾  oz Coffee Liqueur
  • ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura®  Bitters
Directions

  1. Add ingredients to a shaker tin with ice.

  2. Shake vigorously until chilled and diluted.

  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. Garnish with espresso beans or a lemon peel.

Crafted Carefully. Drink Responsibly.

Woodford Reserve is a registered trademark. ©2023 Brown-Forman
Distillery, Inc.. All rights reserved. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% ALC/VOL. The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY.


Horseshoe Margarita from Tequila Herradura

Make every sip exceptional.

Ingredients
  • 2 parts Tequila Herradura Silver
  • 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ – ¾ part agave nectar
Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients and shake with ice to chill.

  2. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a half-salt rim and lime.

Please Drink Responsibly.

Herradura is a registered trademark. ©2023 Brown-Forman Corporation. All rights reserved. Tequila, 40% ALC/VOL, Imported by Brown-Forman, Louisville, KY.


Dry Martini from Ford’s Gin

A gin created to cocktail.

Ingredients
  • 3 oz Fords Gin
  • ½ oz dry vermouth
Directions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice.

  2. Stir, and strain into a cocktail glass.

  3. Garnish with an olive or a lemon twist.

Please Cocktail Responsibly.
Fords Gin is a registered trademark. ©2023 Brown-Forman Corporation. Fords London Dry Gin, 45% Alc/Vol. The Fords Gin Co., Louisville, KY.


Bonded Mocha from Jack Daniel’s Bonded

The Bottled-In-Bond Act Set The Bar. We Keep Raising It.

Ingredients
  • 2 oz Jack Daniel’s Bonded
  • 1 oz cold brew
  • ¼ oz creme de cacao
  • ¼ oz coffee liqueur
Directions

  1. Shake, pour, and top with sweet cream cold foam.

Live Freely. Drink Responsibly.
Jack Daniel’s is a registered trademark. ©2023 Jack Daniel’s.
All rights reserved. Tennessee Whiskey, 50% ALC/VOL, Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, TN.


Old Fasioned from Knob Creek

A spirit-forward classic cocktail that is simple to create. Try adding seasonal flavor enhancers. With just a few ingredients and garnish, you will be sipping soon.

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ parts Knob Creek® Bourbon
  • 3 Dashes of Angostura® Bitters
  • Pinch of raw sugar
  • Orange peel to garnish
Directions

  1. In a rocks glass, muddle the sugar and bitters.

  2. Add ice, then pour the bourbon on top.

  3. Stir gently to mix. Garnish with orange peel.


Keeper’s Crema from Keeper’s Heart Irish and American Whiskey

Enjoy the most-awarded new whiskey in this tasty twist on an Irish Coffee.

Ingredients
  • Cappuccino mug
  • 1 scoop Sweet Science Keeper’s Heart Whiskey Ice Cream (or other ice cream)
  • 1 oz Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength
  • 4 oz very fresh, very hot coffee (or 2 shots of espresso)
Directions

  1. Shock mug beforehand with boiling water and leave it for at least 30 seconds.

  2. Discard hot water and add whiskey.

  3. Add ice cream to whiskey and top with coffee.


AoA-Kay from Art of Alchemy Blended Spirits

A whiskey forward, well-balanced cocktail that compliments any occasion. 

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ oz of AoA Whiskey
  • ½ oz of Fruitful Blood Orange Liqueur
  • 4 oz of Soda Water
Directions

  1. Build all ingredients in a Collins glass with ice and garnish with a lemon or lime wedge.


Apres Winter from Breckenridge Distillery

A cocktail worth celebrating winter’s adventures.
*Can be served hot or cold

Ingredients
  • 1½ oz Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey
  • 4 oz apple cider
  • 1 oz black currant puree
Directions

  1. Heat up (or chill) cider and puree.

  2. Add Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey and stir. 

  3. Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint bouquet.


Rosa Possente from 801 Fish

A well balanced cocktail with a warm nod to the holiday season.

Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ oz Botanist Gin
  • 1oz Cocchi Rosa 
  • 1oz Lemon Juice
  • ¾ oz Apple Cider Shrub*
Directions

  1. *Apple Cider Shrub:
    1C. Apple Cider Vinegar
    1C. Granulated Cane Sugar
    Heat mixture until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool before using.

  2. Combine ingredients in a shaker tin; shake and strain over a large ice cube.

  3. Garnish with 3 dashes of cardamom bitters and a torched rosemary sprig.


Honey Vodka Espresso Martini from Spring 44

Colorado artesian spring water and local honey elevate your favorite espresso martini. 

Ingredients
  • 2 oz Spring44 Honey Vodka
  • 1 ½ oz espresso
  • ½ oz coffee liqueur, optional
Directions

  1. Add Spring44 Honey Vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur to a shaker filled with ice and shake.

  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with coffee beans.