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Make Merry With The Best New Drinks To Try This Holiday Season

By Caroline Grogan By Caroline Grogan | November 5, 2021 | Food & Drink,

With the holiday season around the corner, celebration is most definitely in order.

We’ve rounded up the best new spirits, wines, and even non-alcoholic cocktails as well as seasonal dine-in experiences drink experiences to make merry this winter.

See also: 6 Inspiring Cocktail Recipe Books to Step Up Your Home Bar

Dante West Village

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Longtime NYC favorite Dante dubbed the “World’s Best Bar,” is reprising their “Fall Into Dante” menu this autumn with four seasonal cocktails that are not to be missed. New drink items include the “Autumn 2021” cocktail made with Elijah Craig whiskey, Martini Ambrato, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, maple syrup, citric solution and buckspice ginger bitters as well as the “Treacle,” made with Diplomatica Reserva Exclusiva, spiced cider reduction, iced cider, Pommeau and Fee Bros Black Walnut Bitters. Dante West Village has also recently launched their Martini Hour Menu, where guests can enjoy six variations of the classic drink from 3-5:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Tanteo Tequila

From Tanteo Tequila, the only distillery owned by its cooperative of agave farmers comes Tanteo Navidad, a new limited-edition seasonal expression infused with holiday flavors including nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and cocoa with a touch of spice. Spread holiday cheer when you purchase a bottle of the ultra-premium Añejo tequila since 10% of all profits from the sale of Tanteo Navidad go towards Un Salto Con Destino, a charity that provides essential medical services to underprivileged members of Tanteo’s Mexican community.

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ABERFELDY

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As the leaves change from summer greenery to fall’s golden hue, ABERFELDY’s Single Malt Scotch Whisky, nicknamed The Golden Dram, makes the perfect fall cocktail. ABERFELDY’s Gold Fashioned, a delightful twist on the old-fashioned, is now available at Balthazar, Fiddlesticks, Isabelle’s, Mad Morton, One 10, Opus, and Rare 650 in NYC. The Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a fruity, classic Highland style with honeyed notes achieved through a lengthy fermentation process, is the ideal complement to any cocktail.

Recipe for the Gold Fashioned:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz ABERFELDY 12-year-old
  • 1/2 oz Local Honey Syrup (honey syrup = 1 part honey, 1 part water)
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Method:

  • Add the local honey syrup, bitters, and ABERFELDY 12 year old to a mixing glass, then add ice and stir to dilute (~30 seconds). Pour into a rocks glass and add block ice, then garnish with an orange twist expressing the oils over the drink.

Curious Elixirs

While the holiday season tends to come with increased amounts of drinking, Curious Elixirs’ booze-free craft cocktails make it easy to indulge in a festive drink without the hangover the next morning. The alcohol-free cocktails are infused with adaptogens to help you unwind, while their unique and tasty beverages are made with the best ingredients and no refined sugar. This holiday season, try the No. 5, a smoked cherry chocolate old-fashioned infused with elderberry, ginger, and Shatavari, or the brand new No. 6, a tropical tipple that infuses cream of coconut, pineapple, citrus, oat milk, and chicory root with lemon balm and nutmeg.

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Della Vite Prosecco

From the minds of sisters Cara, Poppy and Chloe Delevingne comes Della Vite, an award-winning, vegan, and sustainably-made premium Prosecco. Whether you’re pairing the Prosecco with a holiday meal or toasting to the new year, Della Vite Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G is the perfect wine with aromas of citrus blossom and olive.

When looking to entertain with festive cocktails, look no further than the Della Vite Prosecco Treviso D.O.C, a versatile Prosecco that is perfect for cocktail mixing. Made with a unique combination of natural, homemade yeasts, this Prosecco’s crisp and light palette is the ideal addition to any cocktail including a spritz or sbagliato.

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Curamia Tequila

New tequila brand Curamia has made its US debut with the launch of Curamia Tequila Blanco, a 100% agave tequila from the Jalisco region. The tequila Blanco is fruity and floral with notes of fresh agave, pineapple and pear, finished with subtle notes of salted jalapeño and white pepper. At Curamia’s core is its focus on impeccable craftsmanship to make the best authentic tequila possible. Curamia is female-owned and operated, and the brand’s distillery is 95% local women who work together to make the liquid.

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Pasqua

Pasqua, the acclaimed family-owned winery of Northeast Italy’s Veneto region, has released their Amarone Della Valpolicella 2016 from their esteemed Famiglia Pasqua collection just in time to share a bottle (or two!) over festive holiday dinners. This red has sweet notes of vanilla mixed with spicy tones of cocoa and tobacco, and it pairs well alongside holiday dishes including a roast, mashed potatoes, or baked ham. For a lighter bubbly to bring your evening to a close, try Pasqua’s PassioneSentimento Prosecco Treviso D.O.C Brut.

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Photography by: Aberfeldy

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