Whiskey Wednesday: Gold Rush

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!

If you missed them, here are past posts:
Irish Mule
 Mint Julep
Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade
Irish Redhead
Old Fashion
Jameson Coke Floats
Bourbon Cherry Coke
Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider
Hot Toddy
Whiskey Sour
Sage Brown Derby

Strawberry Whiskey Smash

While I don't mind making cocktails with a few steps,
one with just a few ingredients are by far my favorite!
A friend suggested that I try out a Gold Rush
and I found this simple recipe that I quickly modified.

Let me show you how it's made!!!

The Goods:

Whiskey

Lemon Juice

Honey

Measure out 2 ounces whiskey.

Followed by 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey.

And 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice.

Add all ingredients to a shaker and cover with ice.

Shake for about 30 seconds - until super cold!

Pour into a glass that has one BIG cube!

Sip on and enjoy!!!

I did enjoy the simplicity of this cocktail,

but it wouldn't be my go to easy one to make.

I think it's be best served on a hot summer day!

Whiskey Wednesday: Kumi (And Jeff's) Old Fashion

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

A few months ago, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!
I hope you're enjoying the series as much as I am.

If you missed them, here are the last few:
Irish Mule
 Mint Julep
Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade
Irish Redhead

Make sure to check back each month for a new recipe!

Whiskey Wednesday will happen every first Wednesday of the month.

This month, I have another Guest Blogger taking over Whiskey Wednesday!
My friend and wonderful co-worker Kumi is a whiskey fan too.
As soon as I told her about the series, she had lots of input!

Lucky me, she sharing her favorite whiskey drink today - an Old Fashion.
Alright that's enough outta me,
it's time for Kumi to take over.

Hi guys!
Thanks, Robyn for inviting me to write my very first blog entry.
(woot!)

It can't be better that it's about WHISKEY.
Ohhhhhh the magical elixir.
Delicious, delicious, whiskey.

I learned early on in my drinking career that whiskey
(bourbon in particular) and I had a good thing going.
My go-to cocktail is an Old Fashioned and my husband learned to master it.
(oh lucky ME)

There are a million variations to this classic cocktail,
but this gal here likes it best the hubby's way.
Here's how to make it:

The Goods:

1 tsp white sugar

4 dashes of Angostura bitters

½ orange (for juice and peel)

2 oz of your favorite whiskey

1 large ice cube (or 2 to 3 regular sized)

 Add 1tsp of sugar (or 1 sugar cube) into glass.

 Add 4 dashes of bitters to sugar and stir to combine.

 Cut a strip of peel from orange and set aside.

 Cut orange in half and squeeze juice into glass, stir until sugar dissolves.

(tip: roll orange on cutting board before cutting to maximize juice squeezing)

 Pour 2oz or one shot glass full of your favorite delicious, delicious whiskey into glass 
(I like it with Bourbon) and stir.

 Add large ice cube (or 2-3 regular ice cubes) to glass and stir.

You can stop here and garnish the cocktail with the orange peel and serve. 

HOWEVER, if you want the glorious, fiery, goodness that is this cocktail,

keep reading and go the extra two steps below!

 (BRING ON DA FIRE)

Light match or lighter and carefully warm the orange peel 

(don't burn peel or fingers!) for about 10 seconds.

(TADAAAAAA MOMENT)

Hold flame over glass and squeeze the peel in half, spritzing orange peel oil at the flame 

(IT WILL SPARK GLORIOUSLY AND MAGICALLY, 

MAKING YOUR COCKTAIL SMELL SO ORANGEY GOOD). 

Add peel to drink and serve.

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Wish I could hire her to take ALL my blog photos!!!
Make sure to keep her in mind if you're a Los Angeles local needing photos!

Whiskey Wednesday: Bourbon and Sparkling Lemonade

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

In April, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!

If you missed them, here are the last two: Irish Mule and Mint Julep.

And make sure to check back each month for a new recipe!

Whiskey Wednesday will happen every first Wednesday of the month.

When I first decided to do this blog series,
I reached out to friends who are whiskey drinkers and asked for suggestions!
And let me tell you - they did NOT disappoint.

While this month's Whiskey Wednesday recipe is super simple,
it's also pretty darn tasty if I do say so myself.
Let me show you how simple it really is...

The Goods:

Whiskey

Sparkling Lemonade

THAT'S IT!

Told you it's simple.

Add ice to your glass.

Then pour in a shot (or two) of whiskey.

Next top off with your desired amount of lemonade.

I like it best with 1 part whiskey and 3 parts lemonade,

but do whatever YOUR lil heart desires!!

Finally - finish off with a slice of fresh lemon.

And now all that's left to do is cheers and enjoy your drink!

Whiskey Wednesday: Irish Mule

When Moscow Mules started to get really popular,

I was intrigued by the copper mugs they were served in.

I'm not a big vodka drinker, so I sorta forgot about the mugs.

I've been making Irish Mules for awhile now,

but like lots of other cocktails, just served it in a highball glass.

I didn't even THINK about getting myself a copper mug.

Why would I? 

They're only for Moscow Mules, right???

No, no they are not!

And even if they are - hey I break a rule or two here and there.

One of my dear friends got me my very own copper mug 

as a Christmas present and I absolutely LOVE it! 

I recently posted this picture to Instagram

and one person thought I was enjoying a Moscow Mule.

Nope, I was sippin' on a very similar, but slightly different

IRISH MULE!

What's that you may ask?

I could tell you, but showing you is better!

The Goods:

Whiskey

Ginger Beer

Lime Juice

Copper Mug

Fill your copper mug about half full with ice.

I like crushed personally, but use whatever you desire. 

Now squeeze your lime juice into the mug.

I tend to use a whole lime, but half is probably enough.

Next add a shot (or two) of the whiskey...

And then top it off with some yummy ginger beer!

Last, add a slice of fresh lime, serve and enjoy!!!