This bourbon is a must for all of your holiday cocktails

Holiday parties, events and celebrations are in full swing, and with it comes a selection of themed cocktails, perfect for offering warm and toasty vibes on the coldest of days. If you want to look beyond traditional flavours and get creative with holiday cocktail offerings this season, Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels is a must-have on your bar cart or spirit shelf (not only because of the beautiful bottle!). A bourbon-based drink offers a rich, smooth finish which can be paired with notes of spicy or sweet, crafting a cocktail that really feels like a holiday gift. Read on to find our favourite cocktail recipes using Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon as a base. 

Cranberry Cocktail with Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon 

A combination of sweet and tart, this cocktail highlights the vanilla notes in the whisky and brings out a rich finish. But, be sure to use 100% unsweetened cranberry juice so that it doesn’t become too sweet. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 ½ ounce of Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon 
• 1-ounce MARTINI Rosso vermouth 
• 2 ounces of orange juice 
• 1 ounce 100% unsweetened cranberry juice 
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• Ice 
• For the garnish: fresh or frozen cranberries, rosemary sprigs

DIRECTIONS, according to A Couple Cooks: 

• Place the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add the cranberry, orange juice, Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon, MARTINI vermouth, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker, add 1 handful of ice, and shake until cold.
• Strain into a glass. Any type of lowball glass works!
• Garnish and serve. It’s nice to garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries. For the best presentation, use clear ice: it’s crystal clear ice that you can cut into large, organic shapes.

Christmas Kentucky Buck 

For a citrusy boost that feels authentic to the whiskey’s native Kentucky, try a Buck, a bourbon-based version of a mule. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 2 ounces Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• 1-ounce lemon juice 
• 1-ounce simple syrup or ginger syrup 
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• 2 ounces of club soda
• fresh cranberries (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS, according to Pickled Plum: 

Combine bourbon, juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into an old-fashioned glass with crushed ice. Top with soda, and garnish with fresh cranberries.

Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Milk Punch 

Creamy and sweet, this historic cocktail has been enjoyed for centuries, first recorded in Scotland in the 1600s. It’s perfect for those who enjoy a rich holiday drink. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 2 ½ ounces whole milk
• 2 ounces Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the garnish: grated nutmeg, star anise

DIRECTIONS, according to A Couple Cooks: 

• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake it until cold.
• Strain the drink into a lowball glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and if desired, star anise.

Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour

Sweetened with maple syrup, this cocktail offers a richer take on a traditional whiskey sour, and mixes a Canadian treat in with Kentucky bourbon. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 ½ ounce (3 tablespoons) Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
• 2 to 4 teaspoons of maple syrup, to taste
• Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional

DIRECTIONS, according to Cookie + Kate: 

1. Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar about two-thirds full with ice. Pour in the bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Securely fasten the lid and shake well.
2. Pour fresh ice into your cocktail glass and strain the cold whiskey sour mixture into the glass. Enjoy!

Angel’s Envy Hot Toddy 

A hot toddy is a holiday staple, and probably one of the most iconic and well-known drinks around the cold weather season. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• Boiling water, to fill a mug
• 4 cloves
• 1 lemon peel or wheel
• 2 teaspoons demerara sugar or brown sugar
• 1/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 ounces Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon

DIRECTIONS, according to liquor.com:

1. Fill a mug with boiling water and let stand for a minute or two to warm.
2. Meanwhile, stick the cloves into the lemon peel or wheel and set aside.
3. Empty the mug and fill it about halfway with fresh boiling water.
4. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
5. Add the prepared lemon peel or wheel and stir.
6. Add the lemon juice and whiskey, and stir again.

Angel’s Envy Eggnog

Of course, eggnog is a holiday cocktail and elevated to the next level with the nutty, vanilla tones from Angel’s Envy’s bourbon. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp. the ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 cup  heavy cream
• 1 cup Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon 
• Whipped cream, for serving

DIRECTIONS, according to Delish: 

Step 1: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and slowly bring the mixture to a low boil.

Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until yolks are pale in colour. Slowly add hot milk mixture to egg yolks in batches to temper the eggs and whisk until combined.

Step 3: Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly thick (and coats the back of a spoon) but does not boil. (If using a candy thermometer, the mixture should reach 160º.)

Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and, if using, bourbon. Refrigerate until chilled.

Step 5: When ready to serve, garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon is available at LCBO and in the country for $79.95 (price may vary by province or retailer). 

Created in collaboration with Angel’s Envy