Have one on me. Have a great New Year.
Call of the Shofar
* 1 1/2 oz. whiskey (Oddly enough, Jameson Irish Whiskey provides a great combo of caramel flavors with a solid oak base to offset the sweetness)
* 1 1/2 oz. sherry
* 1 1/2 oz. Manischewitz Concord Grape kosher wine
Pour all the ingredients into a wine goblet full of ice, stir and garnish with a few apple slices. Deep thoughts will soon ensue.
L'Shanah Tovah
* 1 oz. Pama pomegranate liqueur
* 1 oz. cognac (Jacque Cardin Cognac is a nice match to the tart pomegranate, offering solid complexity and sweetness that cuts the “pucker”)
* 1.5 oz. tonic water
Combine the ingredients in a mixing glass full of ice and stir gently to avoid losing too much carbonation. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve it up to guests eager to avoid a second night of Manischewitz.
The Rosh Hashana
* 1.5 oz. bourbon (Jim Beam Black is perfect here – not so expensive it's wasted by mixing, but still with great caramel-coated bourbon flavor that pairs perfectly with the apple and honey)
* 1 oz. Barenjager Honey Liqueur
* Apple cider (preferably unfiltered and unpasteurized – giving the whole drink a little more complexity and tangy flavor)
Pour the bourbon and liqueur into a lowball glass over ice and top off with the apple cider. Give it a stir, kick back, and reflect on what's sure to be an awesome new year. And if you don't believe that yet, go back for another round or two.
