Recipe Round Up: Holiday Virtual Happy Hour
Whether enjoying a happy hour with your loved ones in-person or giving a cheers from afar, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite locally-inspired cocktails for the holidays. They all feature local ingredients and we’ve even provided the details on where you can find them! Turn on the holiday tunes and toast to health, happiness and making it through this year together.
1. Montavista Mulled Wine
Mulled wine – also known as spiced wine, couldn’t be easier to make. This festive beverage has been a favourite for a long time, and we’re sure you and your virtual happy hour friends will all enjoy!
Local Source Guide:
- Wine: Avondale Sky Montavista – or a local red wine of your choice
- Fruit: Local Source Market, Noggins Corner Farm Market, Masstown Market, Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd
Recipe: Montavista Mulled Wine
2. Coldstream Ocean Breeze
Locally cranberries and cranberry juice are showcased alongside Coldstream Clear‘s Premium Vodka and Coconut Liqueur in this tasty recipe.
Local Source Guide:
- Spirits: Coldstream Clear Distillery
- Cranberries: Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Farm Market or Masstown Market
Recipe: Coldstream Ocean Breeze
3. Pear Collins with Ironworks Pear Eau de Vie
This cocktail is pear-y sweet and delicious! Mixing Ironworks Distillery‘s Pear Eau de Vie and local sparkling wine makes for an elegant bubbly drink that’s easy to sip on.
Local Source Guide
- Pear Eau De Vie: Ironworks Distillery
- Pears: Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Farm Market or Masstown Market
Recipe: Pear Collins with Ironworks Pear Eau de Vie
4. The Darkest Depths Cocktail
For the beer fans, this adult cola features your favourite Nova Scotian flavours including rum, root beer, and a stout from Shipwright Brewing Company.
Local Source Guide:
- Beer: Shipwright Brewing Company
- Root Beer: Propeller Brewing Company, Garrison Brewing or Chill Street Craft Beverages
Recipe: The Darkest Depths Cocktail
5. Mulled Apple Cider
Over the holidays, it’s always nice to have a warm drink to cozy up to the fire with – or over a screen to connect with those you cannot be with. This recipe for a mug of Mulled Apple Cider brings local apple cider to the next level and comfort you during this different holiday season. This is also a great non-alcoholic option for the holidays.
Local Source Guide:
- Apple Cider: Noggins Corner Farm Markets & Stirling Fruit Farms
- Maple Syrup: Acadian Maple & Sugar Moon Farm
- Oranges & Cranberries: Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms & Masstown Market
Recipe: Mulled Apple Cider
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