Advent Calendar - Wassailtini

Still working on that bottle of Trader Joe's Wassail, I decided to make something like a cosmo, but with wassail!

Mixing 6 oz Tito's Vodka, 2 oz Gran Gala Orange Liquor, and 4 oz wassail into a shaker with ice.  I still have those lovely plastic ornaments so I figured, why not!?  We'll pour these into the chilled martini glasses in just a moment!

Advent Calendar - A Manhattan Wassail

I love a manhattan.  And I love the remade wassail at Trader Joe's.  To make Sunday's night's drink I mixed 1-1/2 oz Bulliet Bourbon, 3/4 oz Maurin Sweet Vermouth, and 1 oz wassail. Served over ice, garnished with a cinnamon stick, perfection!  

No really, it's good!  The fruit and spice pair really well with the bourbon and vermouth.  A little on the sweet side but I would serve this to guests.

Advent Calendar - Wassail Punch

When invited to a dish to pass event during Advent, I often bring this tasty beverage.  It's one bottle Trader Joe's Wassail, one bottle Trader Joe's Ginger Brew, one bag Trader Joe's Fancy Berry Medley, and some ice in a punch bowl.  When I'm feeling fancy I might mix in some other fruits or cinnamon sticks.  

 

But wait! Where's the booze?! Well you serve this with the booze on the side and let people add their own.  A spicy red wine mixes nicely into this punch, as does a shot of rum or whiskey.  I'm sure just about anything that sounds good might just taste good.