Holiday-Inspired Cocktails

If you are planning a winter party, mix up a signature cocktail for the evening to go along with the winter holiday theme. These drinks from Hood River Distillers are festive and fun. This beverage menu features an array of mixing possibilities.

Yazi Ginger Vodka’s four different species of ginger – along with lemon, orange, cayenne and red pepper. Nordic Libation is perfect for evoking winter spirit by starting out with a bracing peppermint flavor, and then melting into a warm cinnamon finish and Pendleton Whisky’s uncommonly smooth taste gives drinks a rich and complex flavor.

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SnowPak

This layered cocktail packs in three distinct flavors to warm guests up. Select your favorite tall, narrow, clear glass, preferably a liqueur glass, chilled carefully. Layer in this order:

• 1/2 ounce Monarch coffee liqueur
• 1/2 ounce Knickers Irish Cream
• 1/2 ounce ULLR Nordic Libation

Red Wrangler

This drink is perfect for getting guests in the mood for an evening of celebration.

• 1 ounce Pendleton Whisky
• 1/4 ounce Monarch amaretto liqueur
• 2 ounces cranberry juice

Serve over ice, garnish with a lemon.

Mischief

For those on your “naughty” list, try this sweet and spicy concoction.

• 2 ounces Yazi Ginger Vodka
• 1 ounce Monarch triple sec
• Splash of lemon juice
• Dash of simple syrup

Shake with ice and serve up in martini glass. Garnish with a cherry.

Snowtini

This unique combination pleases the crowd with its smooth and sweet taste.

• 1 ounce ULLR Nordic Libation
• 1/4 ounce Pendleton Whisky
• 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth

Serve up, in a martini glass.

Ginger Snap

Pair this cocktail with dessert to finish off your menu in style.

• 1 ounce Yazi Ginger Vodka
• 1 ounce Monarch coffee liqueur
• 2 ounces half & half

Serve over ice, garnish with cherry.

When consuming the above cocktails or any alcoholic beverages, Hood River Distillers reminds people to stay in control and always select a designated driver.