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Cocktails, Fall Recipes Montana Rae, Sommelier & Founder Cocktails, Fall Recipes Montana Rae, Sommelier & Founder

Kentucky Pomme Pomme

Whether you’re making this delicious Fall recipe with bourbon or enjoying it as a mocktail, you can’t go wrong with the classic flavors of tart Granny Smith apples, fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise, lemon, and the wonderful tang of a handcrafted cocktail shrub.. Top the whole thing with sparkling apple cider and garnish with an apple chip, and you’ll want to stay in autumn mode through winter.

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'Le Printemps en France' Springtime in France Lavender Lemon Rosé Cocktail

Since wine takes center stage in my world and spring is my favorite time of year, I’ve crafted a very special cocktail featuring the wonderful flavors of the season of bud break in France. Aromatic lavender, fresh lemon, and a crisp sparkling rosé from Provence called Rivarose come together in this special seasonal sipper.

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I Carrot ‘Bout Yuzu

A delicious, citrus-forward cocktail made with simple ingredients combined in a very special way. Hand-crafted Japanese Gin made from sweet potato shochu, yuzu, and Japanese botanicals pairs beautifully with a freshly brewed red tea with carrot, and masala chai. A squeeze of fresh lemon, honey simple syrup, fluffy egg white floating on top, and a dash of bitters tie the flavors together. The experience is one you’ll want to enjoy on repeat.

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Cran-Christmas Spritz

Easy, festive, and delicious! That’s exactly what I’m looking for in a cocktail to please a crowd this Christmas. The combination of your favorite gin, cranberry juice, fresh squeezed lemon juice, frozen cranberries, rosemary, and sparkling wine is holiday perfection your guests are sure to love.

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Apple Ginger Spice Shrub

Add tang and acidity to cocktails and mocktails with this delicious, richly flavored shrub. It’s perfect for fall and can be modified to enjoy with all your favorite flavor combinations. This combination of sour Granny Smith apples, fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and black peppercorns is one of my favorites. Try it in my Kentucky Pomme Pomme cocktail or mocktail!

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Classic Mint Julep

The Kentucky Derby horse race is this Saturday and I'm putting together the classic cocktail for the occasion: The Mint Julep. The drink begins with a foundation of fresh mint leaves, the addition of granulated sugar, and a pour of one of my favorite whiskeys, Bulleit Bourbon. Mix it up with me!

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