Cocktails of the Week: Baileys Original Irish Cream, Ketel One Vodka and Moon Mountain Vodka

By Christabelle…

What better to soothe your bitter-weather-blues than a schnazzy cocktail to warm your insides?!  Get frisky with these fabulous fall cocktail recipes from Baileys Original Irish Cream, Ketel One Vodka and Moon Mountain Vodka. Perfect for after-raking leaves, pumpkin carving or apple picking… TGIF!

Autumn Appreciation
Ingredients
2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream with a hint of Caramel
1 ounce Ketel One Vodka
1 ounce Espresso
Caramel
Preparation
1.         Swirl caramel around the inside of a martini glass and put to side.
2.         Pour Baileys Irish Cream with a hint of Caramel, Ketel One, Ice and Espresso into a shaker and shake until very frothy.
3.         Strain into Caramel swirled martini glass, making sure that the foam is on top to make it look like a cappuccino. Using a spoon while pouring helps keep the foam on top.

Harvest Highball
Recipe Created for Moon Mountain Vodka by Kathy Casey Liquid Kitchen™ Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces Moon Mountain Organic Vodka
3/4 ounce Housemade Cranberry Syrup including 3- 4 of the berries (recipe follows)
3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1 1/2 ounces Fresh Orange Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Preparation
1.         Measure the Moon Mountain Vodka, Cranberry Syrup including a few of the berries, lemon juice and orange juice into a cocktail shaker.
2.         Fill with ice and add the bitters.
3.         Shake vigorously and pour into a tall glass.
Housemade Cranberry Syrup
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients
1 cup Fresh Cranberries
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar

Preparation
1.         Place ingredients into a small saucepan.
2.         Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
3.         Simmer for 1 minute then turn off heat.
4.         Let syrup infuse for one hour and then refrigerate.
(21+ – please drink responsibly)