I would never suggest that holiday decorating might drive one to drink. But it is difficult to dispute that decorating can be more fun with a good drink in hand. Or if that complicates the task of, say, putting up a tree, you might at least be tempted to reward yourself for a job well done after erecting the biggest blue spruce you have ever managed to squeeze into your living room. For your efforts, I offer you the Decorator’s Drink:
For this cocktail I used Michter’s small batch unblended American whiskey, green Chartreuse, Cherry Heering, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and orange bitters, with a cherry for garnish. For bonus points I broke out the silver chalice as a nod to the Silver Bells of Christmas. But any coupe or martini glass will do the trick here.
The whiskey provides that nice, warm base you want on a cold December evening. And the Chartreuse, Cherry Heering and lemon juice provide a pleasant piney and tangy flavor that tastes like winter break. So mix yourself one of these, sit back and take a break from decorating or appreciate a job already done. (And if your thoughts are turning to the gifts for the folks still on your list, check out my recent post with holiday gift suggestions here.)
Decorator's Drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz. whiskey I used Michter's small batch unblended American whiskey
- 1/2 oz. green Chartreuse
- 1/4 oz. Cherry Heering
- 1/4 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 dash orange bitters I used Fee Brothers
- cherry
Instructions
- Combine the whiskey, green Chartreuse, Cherry Heering, lemon juice, and orange bitters with ice in a mixing glass and stir.
- Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Enjoy!