Elevate your at-home cocktail game with a touch of Delaware's charm! Whether you're stirring or shaking, these flavors will warm your spirit. Plus, don’t miss out—download the #DelawareOnTap app today to explore cozy spots, uncover hidden gems, and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Nutty Irishman
The Nutty Irishman is the perfect cold-weather drink—rich, decadent, and ideal for cozying up by the fire with a book.
Ingredients:
3/4 oz Dogfish Head Distilling Roasted Peanut Vodka
6 oz Coffee
3/4 oz Irish Creme Liqueur
Whipped Heavy Cream
Instructions: Pour Roasted Peanut Vodka & Irish Creme Liqueur over hot coffee & stir. Top with whipped heavy cream.
Spiked Delaware Eggnog
A creamy holiday classic - served chilled with a splash of Beachtime rum featuring bourbon-like notes of oak, vanilla, and caramel.
Ingredients:
1 qt Lewes Dairy Egg Nog
6 oz Beach Time Distilling Beach Gold Rum
Instructions: In a saucepan, combine egg nog and rum, Heat up the mix slowly to about 160-175 degrees, about 15 minutes. Don’t allow to boil.
Campfire Hot Cocoa
1 1/2 oz. Painted Stave Distilling Campfire Cocoa
2 TBSP. + 1 tsp. Cocoa Mix (we like Lake Champlain brand)
8 oz. Warm Milk
2 TBSP. Heavy Cream
1 tsp. Vanilla
Marshmallows
Instructions: Prepare the cocoa by warming the milk, cream and vanilla on the stove. Once warmed through (be careful to not scald the milk). Take the pot off of the heat, and add the cocoa mix. Stir until the lumps are cooked out. Add the Campfire Cocoa, stir again. Top with Marshmallows. Enjoy!
Jingle Juice Spritzer
A bubbly mix of wine and ginger ale—light, festive, and full of holiday cheer!
Ingredients:
1 bottle of Harvest Ridge Winery Christmas White Sangria
4oz Whipped Cream Vodka
2 cups of cherry 7-Up
1 cup cranberries
Instructions: Pour wine and vodka into a large pitcher, when ready to serve top with 7-Up and cranberries.
Pro Tip: Not in the mood to mix your own cocktail? No problem! Swing by Painted Stave Distilling and grab one of their to-go creations. Their menu is packed with seasonal delights like the Gingerbread Old Fashioned, Hot Buttered Bourbon, Muletide, and so much more. Treat yourself to a holiday-inspired sip without lifting a finger!
For a fun treat:
Dewey Beer Co Swishy Pants Cranberry sauce cocktail
Ingredients:
24oz Cranberries
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 cup Granulated Sugar
Juice of 1 Orange
1 can of Swishy Pants beer
Instructions: Mix all ingredients into a pot. Bring to a boil. Turn to low heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Mash cranberries. Pour into bowl and chill in fridge for 3-5 hours.