We took a classic White Russian, added a couple of fun twists, and leveled it up to match our Christmas spirit. The result is a festive winter cocktail that should have a special place on your holiday cocktail menu this year. You might not even want dessert after you try this one. 

The White Russian is a retro cocktail usually made with three ingredients (vodka, Kahlúa, and cream). As bourbon lovers (and we think we're in good company here), we swapped the vodka out for a delicious, smoky bourbon, halved the Kahlúa, and replaced the other half with our sweetly spiced, organic Autumn Spice cocktail syrup, infusing the drink with subtle notes of pear, cinnamon, and clove, with just a hint of orange. Don't let the name fool you. Our decadent Autumn Spice tastes like the holidays in a cup

The secret ingredient is a swirl of chocolate bitters on top that makes it look like a Christmas star rising above a blanket of fresh snow. We're just going to say it: This cocktail is addictive. 

Try it and let us know what you think! Try our Autumn Spice Syrup for yourself HERE!

Here's the full recipe 
1 1/2 oz. bourbon of choice
1 oz. Kahlua
3/4 oz. Sweetwater Syrups Autumn Spice syrup (or to taste)
3 oz. half and half (or plain nondairy creamer of choice)

Add ice to a shaker and shake for thirty seconds to aerate the cream, then strain into a martini glass. 

Top with 2 drops of chocolate bitters and enjoy.

As always, our syrups are made from scratch with organic ingredients without fillers or preservatives. Find them in our SHOP. Only a few days left for Christmas shipments if you plan to order!

Merry Christmas!

- The Sweetwater Family