Sip, Savor, and Celebrate
The craft cocktail movement continues to spotlight Black-owned spirits, and the latest trends show no signs of slowing down. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or unwinding after a long day, these recipes bring the creativity and heritage of Black-owned brands straight to your glass.
Nearest and Ginger (Uncle Nearest Whiskey)
A simple highball that lets Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey shine alongside spicy ginger.
- 2 oz Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey
- 4 oz premium ginger ale
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wheel and candied ginger for garnish
Instructions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in the whiskey and lemon juice. Top with ginger ale and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon wheel and piece of candied ginger.
Recipe adapted from Uncle Nearest
Spicy Refresh (Ten to One Rum)
A tropical, spice-forward cocktail with Ten to One White Rum and fresh jalapeño heat.
- 2 oz Ten to One White Rum
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave nectar
- 2 thin jalapeño slices
- Pineapple leaf for garnish
Instructions: Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker. Add rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and agave. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.
Recipe adapted from Ten to One Rum
Sorel Spiced Nights (Sorel Liqueur)
A warm, aromatic sipper built around Sorel Liqueur with fall spice notes.
- 2 oz Sorel Liqueur
- 1 oz bourbon
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Cinnamon stick and star anise for garnish
Instructions: Combine Sorel, bourbon, honey syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 20 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise.
Recipe adapted from Sorel Liqueur
Black Momma Vanilla Mule (Black Momma Vodka)
A smooth, vanilla-forward mule featuring Black Momma Vodka, crafted from New York State farmed corn.
- 2 oz Black Momma Vodka
- 0.5 oz vanilla simple syrup
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- Lime wedge and vanilla bean for garnish
Instructions: Fill a copper mug with ice. Add vodka, vanilla syrup, and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and split vanilla bean.
Recipe created for Black Momma Vodka
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