As dry January comes to a close and those of us in the Northeast are expecting a snowstorm this weekend, our friends at Starward Australian Whisky have pulled together some at-home cozy cocktails to warm up with this winter. Whether your at-home cocktail making skills are beginner or advanced, you will find a libation to fit any experience level.

For the novice cocktail maker: The Down Under

by Gelo Honrade, Osamil, NYC

 

2 oz. Starward Two-Fold

1 oz. Coffee Liqueur

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

8 dashes Orange Bitters

Method:

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold. Serve straight up and garnish with a lemon twist.

For those looking to up their technique: Melbourne Apple Sour

 

2 oz Starward Two-Fold Whisky

3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 oz Simple Syrup 

1/2 oz Egg White 

Apple Cider, to top

Method:

Combine ingredients except for the apple cider in a shaker without ice. Shake vigorously to whip up the egg whites. Then add ice and shake again until very cold. Double strain into a coupe glass and float apple cider on top. 

For the master mixologists looking to wow: Sweater Weather

by Judy Elahi, Corporate Bar Director, 101 Hospitality, Micheles, Baker’s Daughter, & Gravitas, Washington, DC

 

2 oz Starward Two-Fold Australian Whisky

0.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

0.5 oz. Secret Spice syrup* 

1.5 oz. Apple Cider 

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

2 dashes. Pink Salt Saline Syrup** 

Apple slices dipped in grated nutmeg

Method:

Combine all ingredients except Starward and garnish in a saucepan. Heat on very low until simmering. Remove from heat, add Starward and stir to combine. Pour into a heatproof mug, garnish and serve.

 

*Secret Spice Syrup

2 parts sugar 

1 part water

1 pinch Espelette (or Sweet or Smoked Paprika)

1 bay leaf 

1 pinch Szechuan & pink peppercorns

1 pinch Aleppo pepper

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to combine. Let cool, strain spices and store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

 

**Pink Salt Saline Syrup

2 parts Pink Himalayan Salt

1 part hot water

Combine both ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Cool and use in cocktails.

 

Stay safe and warm…cheers!