5 Cocktail Ideas for Drink Lovers Featuring Midwinter Nights Dram
Welcome back, dear cocktail aficionados! Royal Batch will take you on a tempting journey through the beverage world. Let's embrace the spirit of summer together with a twist. Put your conventional notions aside and relax in your comfort space instead. We are about to indulge in the delight of cocktails featuring Midwinter Night's dram; although this drink is traditionally reserved for chiller months, we have come up with some cocktail ideas to make it your versatile summer muse. Midwinter Night's Dream is a rich blend of rye whiskey, spices and flavors perfect for sun-kissed days of summer. Join us in this journey as we explore the creativity of crafting cocktails that challenge the expectations of this season.
We will try all the magical flavors of this liquor, be it refreshing citrus infusions or spirited herbal concoctions.
History & Distillation
High West Distillery is a Park City, Utah-based manufacturer of distilled spirits. It is known as the first legally licensed distillery in Utah since the end of the American Prohibition. The Prohibition era (1920-1933) was when the United States forbade the production, import, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. High West Distillery makes tiny batches of spirit in a 250-gallon copper pot still. They distil their whiskey, and over the years, they have transformed their products into what we see and drink today.
High West Distillery was founded in 2006 by David Perkins and his wife, Jane. David, a former biochemist, was inspired to open his distillery after seeing the parallels between the fermentation and distilling process and his work in biochemistry during a trip to a whiskey distillery in Kentucky. In 2004, David and his family relocated to Park City, Utah, to begin their new venture, where they began distilling in 2007. They chose Park City because of David's love of the Old West and Utah's little-known whiskey history.
High West began with humble roots, opening a small, 250-gallon still and Saloon in a historic livery stable and garage. What was once a small operation in downtown Park City has grown to be an internationally recognized, award-winning brand.
Cocktail Ideas with Midwinter Night's Dram
The Spirit of Winter, Midwinter Night's Dram, has a complex flavor profile of dark chocolate, warm spice, and a smooth rye base. It offers a perfect canvas for creating captivating winter cocktails. Here are a few ideas to tantalize your taste buds:
1. The Nightcap (Classic & Warming)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Midwinter Night's Dram
- 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- Two dashes of Orange Bitters
- Orange Twist (Garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Express the orange peel oils over the drink and garnish with the twist.
2. The Spiced Pear Sidecar (Fruity & Festive)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Midwinter Night's Dram
- 0.75 oz Pear Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- Pear Slice (Garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a fresh pear slice.
3. The Midnight Manhattan (Rich & Bold)
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Midwinter Night's Dram
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.5 oz Cherry Liqueur
- Luxardo Maraschino Cherry (Garnish)
Instructions:
- Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
4. The Winter Paloma (Refreshing & Smoky)
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Midwinter Night's Dram
- 2 oz Grapefruit Soda
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- Pinch of Smoked Salt (Rim)
- Grapefruit Wedge (Garnish)
Instructions:
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled Collins glass and dip it in smoked salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Combine Midwinter Night's Dram, grapefruit soda, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge. (Optional: Flamed rosemary sprig for a touch of drama)
5. The Spiced Cranberry Collins (Tart & Sparkling)
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Midwinter Night's Dram
- 0.75 oz Cranberry Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- Club Soda (Top)
- Orange Wedge & Cranberries (Garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine Midwinter Night's Dram, cranberry liqueur, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda and garnish with an orange wedge and cranberries.
- These are just a few ideas to get you started. Experiment with different flavours and ingredients to create your signature Midwinter Night's Dram cocktails!
- Bonus Tip: Consider using homemade ingredients like infused simple syrups (e.g., cinnamon pear) or spice-infused ice cubes to add an extra layer of complexity and festivity to your winter cocktails.
Shop for Midwinter Night's dram at Royal Batch
Dear drink lovers, Royal Batch is your premier destination for all these liquors. It's a haven for people looking to try out new drinks and cocktails. Royal batches have a wide variety of liquor collections that fit every palate. From rare-find beverages to your favorite classics, the Royal Batch online liquor store offers an unmatched selection of curated drinks. Whether you are looking for a special drink to celebrate your loved one's birthday or expand your liquor horizons, Royal Batch has covered you. Product Description of Midwinter Nights Dram:
Tasting Notes
Nose: Brandied cherries, fig jam, sun-dried raisins, dried orange peel, baking spice, French oak toast.
Alcoholic Content: 49.3%
Proof: 98.6
Taste: Poached pears, Quince paste dried cherry, star anise, nutmeg, strawberry rhubarb crumble, spiced Christmas cookie, vanilla caramel, dark chocolate mocha, cinnamon ginger cake, vanilla caramel, leaves on the forest floor, toffee, leather.
Finish: Luxardo cherry at the bottom of Manhattan cocktail for maximum level of preservation
Experts at Royal Bartch have recommended you follow the steps below to get the best out of Midwinter Night's dram:
How to Enjoy
Due to its many layers of complexity, we recommend that you enjoy this special spirit next to a warm fire as the snow piles up on the window sill. It also pairs beautifully with fig cookies!
- Choose the appropriate tulip-shaped glassware to concentrate the whiskey and enhance your taste.
- Pour 1,5-2 ounces measure of Midwinter Night's dram into your glass
- Take a look at the color of the whisky and feel the aroma
- Gently swirl the spikey before taking a sip and bring it close to your nose.
- Inhale the aromas and notice the clove, cinnamon and other notes
- Take a small sip and feel all the flavours
- Experiment with water if you think the taste is too intense for you.
- Pair with complementary foods like dark chocolate and fruits. Whiskey is meant to be savored, so sip carefully and responsibly.
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