Field Notes: The Ultimate Thirsty Thursday

To the extent that farmers take a break, winter is it: a chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy a grain-to-glass beverage or two.

As we launch into this holiday season, we’re encouraging a little relaxation for all! Join us in slowing down this month and not sweating the small stuff. Take time off, nap on the couch, stare at the sunset, and serve yourself up a tasty beverage…preferably one sown, grown, and malted with love by some farmers we know.

To entice you to spend some time sittin’ and sippin’ we’ve even rustled up a few cocktail recipes for the fall season. Whether you’re an apple aficionado or a maple maniac, we’ve got something for you.

And if you’re the simple type…well…you can try our all-time favorite beverage: The Solo Shoot.

Read on for more…and if you make any of these, we’d love it if you sent us photos! Email all your holiday craft beverage snaps to team@rootshootmalting.com.

Cheers!

The Holiday Smash (or Cherry Whiskey Smash)

ingredients

4-5 fresh pitted cherries1 oz amaretto1/2 oz lemon juice2 oz Root Shoot American Single Malt Whiskey

directions

Muddle above ingredients.Add ice, shake for 30 secs.Double strain and pour into a glass of ice. Garnish with 2-3 maraschino cherries.

Granny’s Delight (or Farm Fresh Pressed Apple Whiskey)

Ingredients

2 ounces Root Shoot American Single Malt Whiskey4 ounces fresh pressed Granny Smith apple juice

Directions

In a tall glass, add ice, whiskey, and apple juice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Cheers!

The Turkey Day Tipple (or Lemon Maple Whiskey Spice)

Ingredients:

2 ounces Root Shoot American Single Malt Whiskey

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 teaspoons maple syrup

Directions:

Shake, pour over ice, garnish with cinnamon. This one is delish!

The Solo Shoot

Ingredients

2 ounces Root Shoot American Single Malt Whiskey

Directions

Serve neat. We know…it’s not technically a cocktail, but…why mess with perfection?