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Dec 25, 2023 · It’s a kind of cocktail, too, one that warms the soul and can send you right off to slumber town. Here, we break down the end-of-day drink and offer some quality recipes to boot.
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- Santa's Little Nightcap. If you're looking for a festive and delicious nightcap cocktail to enjoy during the holiday season, look no further than "Santa's Little Nightcap".
- The Sloppy Santa. Looking for a festive and indulgent nightcap to sip on during the holiday season? Look no further than "The Sloppy Santa" cocktail. This rich and creamy eggnog is spiked with brandy and spiced rum, and dusted with freshly grated nutmeg for a warm and cozy finish.
- Sleepy Hollow Cocktail. The Sleepy Hollow Cocktail is a spooky and delicious nightcap cocktail that features sweet pomegranate juice, tequila, a dash of bitters, and a touch of cinnamon.
- Aviation Cocktail. The Aviation Cocktail is a classic drink with a slight violet hue that makes it stand out. It's smooth, flowery, assertive, yet sweet, and has a subtle boozy, cherry finish thanks to the key ingredient, Luxardo maraschino liqueur.
- Manhattan. Comprising whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters, this classic has remained on menus around the world for good reason. The Manhattan is easy to make, easy on the eyes and goes down smoothly.
- Scotch & Soda. The Scotch & Soda is simple and straightforward. Because at the end of a long day, sometimes all you want to do is sip an easy drink while you bust out a book—or, let’s be honest, rewatch a sitcom on Netflix.
- Hot Toddy. The Hot Toddy is known for its curative properties, but it’s equally good for shepherding a pleasant night’s sleep. When the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, grab a blanket, put the kettle on and mix this warm, evening classic.
- French Connection. Like the Gene Hackman movie of the same name, this cocktail is a classic that stands the test of time. Simple and effective, the French Connection recipe calls for a solid measure of cognac (use a youthful one; no need to break out the XO) and an amaretto, like the almond-y Disaronno.
Apr 25, 2014 · When you're drinking it at the end of the night, you'll want to add a little splash of water — nothing more than a teaspoon or two — to calm it down.
May 23, 2023 · “The nightcap is an intensely personal beverage,” bartender Natasha David, who owned the late bar Nitecap in New York, told Punch contributor Kara Newman in the book titled... you guessed it: Nightcap. “It has to be what makes you happy at the end of the day. It’s so much about your personal state of mind at that moment.”
- Danny Chau
The custom of ending the day with an alcoholic nightcap might not be as common as it once was, but many of us do so every so often. A nightcap might be as simple as a small glass of brandy, Irish Cream liqueur, or even some wine.
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Jun 22, 2017 · For a drink that’s named for the city that never sleeps, the New York Sour is a great way to end the night.Essentially a Whiskey Sour, this pre-Prohibition spin adds a red-wine float that...
