5 WINTER COCKTAILS to try this holiday season!

[@AndersErickson]

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[@horacephistbump4867]

These "Holidays" you refer to is that Christmas?

[@akebengtsson1223]

I don’t want watch from China..

[@josephlebo7320]

All of these look delicious! Also, I would love a video talking about the different creme de cacaos and other "creme de..." liquers. Especially talking about different brands, budget vs fancier, etc.

[@AndersErickson]

Great idea. Cheers

[@Mark-sl4bw]

This would be a great video.

[@bobaerbuddy]

Strongly support this "tutorial" idea on Creme Liquors... 👍

[@mylesdannhausen170]

Door County’s best Xmas bar supports this idea.

[@georgepaulicivic9073]

Love your video's. Need to throw this recipe out there for Christmas: White Christmas: 2 oz Vodka .75 Peppermint Schnapps .75 Mozart White Chocolate Liquor Mix and stir over ice then strain into a martini glass rimmed with red granulated sugar. Keep up the great work Anders! And Merry Christmas!

[@rebeccabrown1951]

Anders when I think of purist barmen, I think of you. I love that you keep the recipes traditional and don't stray into fads. Plus you appreciate a beautiful glass. My parents loved beautiful glasses and antique dishware and traveled the world collecting them. I am missing them this Christmas, but somehow seeing the Brandy Alexander glass reminded me of them. Cheers.

[@Petrosman]

I was literally freezing today waiting for my bus, came home and made myself a Hot Toddy from your older video. And I made this specific recipe. Really tasty. Thanks Anders, cheers.

[@AndersErickson]

Great minds think alike. Stay warm!

[@kennethalpvik7255]

Have to try that! 😃 Growing up in Sweden, we used to drink “Hot Lumumba” when/after skiing. It’s basically just hot chocolate with Cognac (or sometimes dark rum), but man that was good! Great memories 😃❤️

[@tomatoriggs]

The Colleen Bawn is a play by an Irishman which is probably an english version of the Irish An Cailín Bán which would directly translate to The White Girl, which makes sense given the drinks appearance. Other translation interpretations could be White Lady, Pale Girl/Lady, Fair Girl/Lady

[@LupusYonderboy13]

I remember keeping bar up on Madeline Island years ago. I went out there before the ice was out and we would get a lot of requests for the Wisconsin take on the Brandy Alexander. The more seasoned of my esteemed colleagues absolutely loathed making them because of how much work and mess was required. I on the other hand, found the drink charming and enjoyed making them. Needless to say, I backed myself into a corner on that one!😂

[@h3l1x23]

I had a variation of the rum hot toddy during a vacation in Poland! It had apple rum instead of regular dark rum, black tea, cinnamon and cloves. Definitely the best hot cocktail I’ve ever had! Will be trying this one this weekend :)

[@MsSussiluss]

Love this season, because now it's glögg-season (Swedish Glühwein). And I would like an episode on the flip cocktail.

[@schelzel]

I go back and forth between the big rocks and smaller cubes, too. Big rock certainly dilutes slower and is modern luxury… but you don’t get the jingle-jangle-clink they reminds you of your granddad. Depends on the mood! Cheers! 🥃

[@AndersErickson]

Well said

[@comanfullard101]

But it translates as “white girl” … which does seem appropriate

[@brucewatson5640]

Had to pause the video on the Sentimental Gentleman - perfect cocktail for this cold Toronto night watching the rest of your video. Cheers!

[@joleh6077]

I'm hosting a dinner next week and Brandy Alexander sounds like the perfect dessert drink. As always, your recommendations are top notch!

[@joneljustbecause]

Can’t wait to try these. Anders never disappoints! 💪🏼

[@pedroiarules]

That was a great segment. As a fellow who does not like whiskey I appreciate the inclusion of the other spirits. I can’t wait to try the Alexander!

[@MattDelDC]

My absolute favorite winter drink you’ve showcased is the noble beast. Just bought a big bottle of ango for it!

[@movingforwardLDTH]

YES, the Brandy Alexander milkshake!!! Back in the day, after Christmas dinner, my dad would make these & allow us kids 1 each. (Maybe as a way to get us to finally wind down, lol?) Thanks for the memory-jog, @AndersErickson! ❤🍸🎄❤️

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

My Mother's favorite drink was the traditional Brandy Alexander. When we would travel or go to great restaurants - you would be surprised at how many bar tenders did not know how to make one. And did not have proper ingredients either. It was frustrating. But now that drinking is heavily on the scene again in America, it has come back. Too bad my Mother is not around to enjoy this period of the revival of proper cocktails in America.

[@kennethalpvik7255]

One of my favorite “seasonal holiday drinks” is a bourbon flip, with bourbon that has been fatwashed in browned butter. And when your at it, making a more “complex” drink, use a rich, caramel sugar suryp (about 2/3 ounce) 👌🏻😍😋 It’s like drinking toffee/caramel/fudge candy, but still a nice bourbon drink. But one is usually enough 😁.

[@oliverschmidt1988]

no worries with small ice cubes! Just have to drink faster !

[@HistoryRocksMuse]

Brandy Alexander is my fave... well done sir!

[@Mouse2677]

My son created a Drink that is VERY GOOD!! 2 oz of Bullet Rye, 1-1/2 OZ fresh Lemon Juice, 2 Tbls of Maple Syrup and 1/4 t of Good Cinnamon. Shaken with crushed ice and everything into the glass.

[@gyangearon8729]

OH man I'm going to try that brandy alexander, sounds great. Here is an eggnog one I just came up with last week. 2oz rum chata, 1/2oz fireball whiskey, 2oz eggnog, into rocks glass and stir.

[@KrazyCornMan]

When making this many cocktails for 1 video, do you guys dump them out afterwards? Or hang out at the studio and finish them? Just thought of it when I saw all 5 lined up at the end.

[@AndersErickson]

Usually have to leave the rest of the day open. Little else gets done

[@KrazyCornMan]

@@AndersErickson That's what I guessed. What a great excuse to just hang out and enjoy some drinks. Another great video by the way. Keep up the good work!

[@David-mg8zu]

I would also add the New York Sour to this list, and the original Pisco Punch (the one with the aromatised red wine added to it). I made an original cocktail for Christmas too a long time ago and called it the the Snow White. I made it like like a French 75, but subbed the gin for geniver, and the simple syrup for orgeat. Garnished with a cocktail cherry. Enjoy

[@mattdileonardi9632]

So I tried the Coleen Bawn because it sounded interesting, and thanks to your episode on green chartreuse substitutes, I made it with Faccia Brutto…this is delightful! Thanks, Anders!

[@nealmoylett3989]

Cailín bán (pronounced cawleen bawn) means white girl in Irish, maybe that’s where it’s from

[@MarkSidell]

Was waiting for Oz to try them all

[@danielgalyean6508]

This made my Friday!

[@DougTooley]

I made the Colleen Brawn just now, it's excellent! Top marks. A lot of complexity. And yes, very eggnogy.

[@jcec]

Don't forget the Noble Beast!! That was a sleeper hit for us last winter when we discovered your video on it, cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks for mentioning the Noble Beast - happy it was a hit!

[@jschoenack]

TO THE BAR!➡️🥃

[@markmcvicar2654]

"I feel weird saying creamy... I don't know why? '😂😂😂 Man, I love your videos... Gonna try all of these this month. 500K watch has started. 🎉🎉

[@odiec5567]

Anders, any chance at a holiday punch episode this year? Or honestly any large format holiday drink? I love holiday cocktails, but tending bar again for a holiday get together sounds exhausting.

[@achillespaparsenos5649]

I can't wait to make a cocktail with a whole egg. Only got Green Chartreuse, but it's the holidays. Cheers!

[@scotthiebert4979]

Anders drops a video, all I’m thinking is I bought everything, I’m fully stocked, there’s no fancy ingredients that he can throw at me. First drink just casually requires half an ounce of a walnut liquor. 😂. Damnit dude!

[@scottchestney9305]

Would be amazing to see some festive drink for a summer Christmas for us in Southern Hemisphere!

[@andrewwinson5866]

Holy crap! A drink CUSTOM MADE for my home liqueur project! I’ve got a couple gallons of black walnut liqueur I’ve made over the past few years! Thank you for giving me a recipe to try it with rather than just sipping it! 😅

[@Albertby311]

much needed!! thanks Anders

[@AndersErickson]

Hope you like these! Cheers

[@dawnandalankirke7045]

Your channel is so refreshing, and my husband and I look forward each Friday to your content. We have told so many people about you and your amazing cocktails and your humor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion.🎉

[@clickin7567]

Love that you added a brandy Alexander. Forgotten classic! Made a class wee flip for our cocktail of the week for the start of the season; 50ml cookie Woodford reserve 20ml milk syrup 2 dash chocolate bitters Whole egg Heaven!

[@devinphillips9704]

I made a variation of the Sentimental Gentleman this week that I call the "Sweet Gentleman" - same basic recipe, but switching out the walnut liqueur for chocolate liqueur (specifically Pataka Cacao Liqueur). For the scotch I used Glemorangie 10. Heartily recommended. Cheers!

[@MrMoney331]

OH man those all look sooo dang declivous!

[@diptisingh6762]

I love watching your videos! If I'm traveling, i always order signature drinks. I'm lazy making these! I wish you created a pour or shake the premade mixture to buy and sip!

[@frankkowalewski6702]

I heartily approve the Sentimental Gentleman. I added a sprig of rosemary as garnish that really enhanced an already excellent drink, nicely echoing the bontanicals of the Benedictine.

[@bobaerbuddy]

Every time I hear you say here on the channel "Chartreuse is hard to come by these days" I feel somehow a little bit guilty that I have one bottle "verde" and "jaune" each in use and two bottles of each in stock back in the "reserve cabinet" of my bar. No problem at all over here in Europe to order online at many sources; although around 45,00 EUR which is 49.00 $... I wish I could wrap a christmas parcel for you because I feel you are in need of supply! 😇🍾🌲 🌡Minus 16° Celsius (3.2 F) here today, 50 cm of snow outside ☃❄- we are asked to stay home because traffic is in chaos. So I will have plenty of time to try some of these seasons cocktails - thank you for these recipes!

[@cwTheDrummist]

I'm excited to try the Sentimental Gentleman and the Brandy Alexander. Cheers!

[@npalkowski]

Wait the Brandy Alexander doesn’t have ice cream….??? I feel like my childhood has been a lie. 😂

[@ann5722]

At last year’s party we ran out of cognac and started making Alexanders with Rum. I think it was Plantation 3- very tasty!

[@frann.8879]

Hi Anders, what a fantastic way to start the holiday season!!….A slow gin sour is a must have!….thank you for presenting such beautiful cocktails!👌👌👌👏👏👏 Happy Holidays🌲 , have a wonderful weekend😁 and CHEERS!🥃🍹🥃🍹

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers to you. Happy holidays!

[@user-dm1tv6nl2e]

Every time i see a cocktail with campari, i automatically want to remake it with aperol (as i never have campari). I made wild black cherry liquor this year, I'll try: black cherry liquor, aperol, lemon, simple, egg white. Can't wait!

[@micahorr8669]

I tried the Sentimental Gentleman and it was far too sweet for my taste. I revised it to .75oz walnut liqueur and .25oz Benedictine and added a dash or two of black walnut bitters. Turned out to be amazing, much more balanced. I used Rittenhouse because of the higher ABV and I think that helped with the sweetness, too.

[@shoegaze_slvt]

flip drinks always tend to be a one and done whenever i fancy one, but they're such a delight made one for a menu at my work that kinda tastes like a christmassy porridge, involving scotch, allspice dram, oat syrup (1 part oat milk, 1 part sugar) and a whole egg, grated dark chocolate over the top

[@aaronellingsen5404]

I'm not sure what it looks like elsewhere, but here in Oregon, chartreuse is starting to show up on the shelves again. I got the side-eye from my wife when i came home with 3 bottles the other day. Happy holidays!

[@AndersErickson]

Well this makes me smile. Cheers

[@benjaminlindell2548]

I just checked OLCC while watching this video and to the store I go!

[@steverepp1575]

I got a bottle of yellow and green last week, first bottles I've seen since February. I did leave a bottle on the shelf for the next lucky bastard.

[@KeithGrant]

I started putting Angostura bitters in an atomizer for drinks like that Sloe Gin Sour (originally I did it for whiskey sours) and I'm never going back. I especially love the way its scent works combined with a lemon twist.

[@AngryCocktails]

Some good drinks in there! I think my first choice would be the Sentimental Gentleman

[@4rounder312]

Cheers AE!! after watching this channel thru the covid years and steadiy stocking my home bar, I have every ingredient listed, Therefore I will make each drink this festive season!!

[@raybyrne5599]

In Ireland a brandy Alexander is often served as Hennessy and Baileys....how would Baileys, Hennessy and some Mr black work? Must try it..

[@literarybeard2259]

Thanks so much. We hosted our block for our annual progressive dinner last weekend and in addition to our house being the dessert house (last stop) it also evolved into the cocktail house as I made numerous Sloe Gin Sours and Brandy Alexanders. They were a huge hit!

[@mhofma12]

One of the best channels out there! Thanks happy holidays

[@edwardguy6048]

I look forward to the weekly show!!!! I love the Brandy Alexander and it sneaks right up on you when you drink a few!!! 😂

[@mell_gif]

Wow 29 seconds upload.... What a button refresh 😂 Oh, I'm going to make a Sentimental Gentleman right now 😋 (with a large chunk of ice)

[@mell_gif]

Oh its delicious... 😋

[@namutwigim5754]

Great video as usual, may need to track down a few more bottles of liqueurs. Speaking of which, any chance you could do an intro to homemade liqueurs and infusions at some point?

[@berelinde]

That sentimental gentleman sounds fantastic. Benedictine is one of my favourite liqueurs and I would love to try it in more than a final ward.

[@kristofferrosvall8709]

Great video as always. On the topics of Flips. I had a grest one last weekend. It's a recepie from a swedish youtuber. First you let 20 cl of bourbon infuse with 0,5 grams of saffron for 24 hours. Bourbon ready, great! (scale up as needed) 5 cl bourbon 1 cl PX Sherry 2 cl caramelized simple syrup 1 whole egg Everyone loved it!

[@AndersErickson]

This sounds incredible. Thanks for sharing

[@kristofferrosvall8709]

@@AndersErickson Oh, and strain the bourbon. But that maybe goes without saying.

[@melissam0ss]

👏🏽 Please do! Do a video on the Colleen Bawn! I loved the recipe and it’s totally that time of year! I’ve been trying to find more “flip” recipes too! They’re so delicious and I feel like I’m getting good nutrition too 😅 I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!

[@leeannenquist6289]

TGIF! New video from Anders!

[@duncanwalla7014]

Can someone explain to me the stirring with ice and then poring over ice? If you’re like most folks, who only have one type of ice, does it make a difference? Why not open poor?

[@davidperalta5280]

Dilution is the reason mostly. Smaller ice has more surface area per cooling volume. Once you've stirred with ice it's pretty much served it's use to dilute and chill the drink. The new ice helps maintain drink temp, since its bigger and melts slower it will dilute the cocktail less.

[@michaeldanch3923]

Bought a bottle of hazelnut liquor at a Christmas Market here in Germany after watching your Video. The Sentimental Gentleman is a really nice Cocktail. I find the benedictine a bit overpowering. Will try another ratio next time with more hazelnut and less benedictine. Thanks for the Video!

[@garydawson6346]

I will share with you my bar's 2023 Christmas exclusive. The Baltic Christmas (Coffee). 2 oz fresh Espresso, 6oz Water ( yes an 8 oz americanno), 1/2oz chocolate liqueur of choice, 1/2oz Maraschino, 1/2 oz caramel simple syrup, (and here is the difficult one) 3/4 oz Black Balzam (Latvian national liqueur), top with steamed milk foam and garnish with a dusting of cloves. Merry Christmas from the Reed and Thistle.

[@HighKingTurgon]

Scotch and Nocino is such a winning combo. I bet the herbal liqueur balances the sweetness really well.

[@eafarrar]

The semi-rich syrup always throws me off 'cause you're like the only one I know who does it. I almost always just make regular rich and have that on hand.

[@thedivinemrm5832]

ANY sloe gin cocktail will be Christmassy to me. Here in merry old England, as a child I'd go picking sloes with my grandma every autumn so that she may prick them and steep them in Gordon's for a couple of months or so. Only in my teens at Christmas was I allowed to taste that cough-syrupy goodness. No shop-bought liqueur ever tasted as good as ours.

[@Purrre]

I like brown sugar in toddys. Tea first , brown sugar, stir, rum with alot of vanilla flavour

[@Zach-ye5hx]

I like a gin sour with cranberry simple & a rosemary sprig garnish

[@jupiterfalls8751]

No gingerbread men were harmed in the making of this video.

[@emilytopham5069]

Thanks for including the Sentimental Gentleman in this one, Anders! It inspired me to make a riff & use up my current bottle of Scotch--I don't have walnut liqueur on my bar cart, but I thought Frangelico would be a fitting substitute. 🌰🥃

[@conormurphy4328]

Excellent, I’ve been making a list of cocktails I’ve been wanting to make this December and these will be welcome additions

[@ra102506]

Love your videos, especially the holiday recipes!! We think your Brandy Alexander with vanilla ice cream instead of cream is the perfect expression of a cold, snowy winter morning! Salut!

[@Notclyde4479]

To the liquor store

[@sololindo1]

Same!!!!😭😭😭🤣

[@hignettron]

Has it really been a year since the brandy Alexander video ? How time flys

[@AndersErickson]

Believe it or not, it's been two!

[@hignettron]

@@AndersErickson wow, now I feel old ☹️

[@AndersErickson]

@@hignettron me too

[@jasonjames-eyers6207]

Can’t believe how excited I am to have finally been the first like! Tragic really! 😂 I’m looking forward to trying all of these over the Christmas period. Thanks Anders, great video, as ever.

[@link1ater]

Been making Bourbon Alexander’s this Christmas season and topping them with a pumpkin pie spice blend and oooo boy is it good 🔥🔥🔥

[@dustums]

Okay Anders, now you HAVE to give us the Colleen Bawn deep dive video.

[@travelingman45]

Duuuuuude… I just came back for the Slo gin sour recipe, that is freaking fantastic!

[@travelingman45]

Edited to say sour, but I did add soda water to the second one and holy cap is it good that way too!

[@richmosley2519]

These look delightful.

[@nickmonts]

Gonna go with gentleman with amaretto instead Because it is what I have

[@grumblebee8115]

Really fun episode, even the ad read was fun!

[@raversmiracle2]

Creative idea suggestion. Go to cocktail bars and rate them for service, selection, bartender knowledge, etc. You could go all over the place and do this too! This way, people can go out and experience cocktail bars that aren't going to ruin the experience, or ones that have something special that people should know about.

[@mikeoates2126]

Man, i want to make all of these, which means i need Benedictine and sloe gin, which means i guess i can finish a Christmas list. Thanks Anders! Happy holidays to you and Az.

[@joutynathan4168]

It’s not really a cocktail, but in the french alps we love green chaud during winter : just a hot chocolate with chartreuse, it’s amazing. But now I need to try a brandy Alexander

[@itsacopy]

Lovely cocktails, but well, we are having 95ºf days here in Brazil right now. So I think I'll save this video for next July. I'll stick to caipirinhas, piña coladas and mojitos for now. 😂 On a side note, my version of Brandy Alexander was one of the most requested cocktails by friends this year. I like to call it Brandy New Alexander. I use Dulce de leche liquor instead of the traditional ones and shake it with a couple coffee beans. Garnish with a coffee bean and cinnamon powder.

[@jjsenecal]

@AndersErickson, as usual another great video. I really love the mixology and learning about the drinks you make. I wish the weather in Florida was more accommodating for hot a Toddy as I too love the Rum. Speaking of which, can I interest you in a bottle of Siesta Key rum as a gift?? It’s actually quite good. Toasted Coconut, Coffee, Spiced, or Silver. Just say let me know and I’ll be happy to send you a bottle, or two. Regardless, I hope you and the family have an amazing Christmas 🎄 and a phenomenal New Year 🎉.

[@victoranleu7421]

Definitely gonna have to try the brandy Alexander finally. Been bartending for two years & still haven’t got around to that one

[@misanthrope22]

I still make your “chocolate punch” recipe from last year. I don’t keep cream or half-&-half around, so I made it with egg nog, & it’s still great!

[@stephenpalos3240]

Anders, you really do have a global audience. We enjoy summer Christmas. Please give us some ideas too 😂

[@1964trooper]

Thanks, Anders. I made both the Sentimental Gentleman and the Brandy Alexander; both were delicious!

[@Kayjayoh]

I am a big fan of the Brandy Alexander, and I used to have to explain to bartenders that I wasn't asking for an ice cream drink.

[@ryanellis424]

I love you Anders.... that's all!

[@princessmommy8]

Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤

[@raversmiracle2]

I grew up with hot toddies and around christmas time having brandy Alexander milkshakes.

[@StarSurfer55]

A request. My wife was recently diagnosed as a diabetic. Trying to find sugar free beverages is a challenge. How do you make sugar free simple syrup?