It’s the last day of the #12daysofcraftcocktails !! Holiday Song Inspired! What to choose, what to choose… traditional song… non-traditional song… Last Christmas by Wham since #whamageddon is technically over… “I won’t be home for Christmas” • 2 oz Strawberry & Mint infused @campariofficial • 1 oz @aviationgin • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth • 1 oz Pineapple juice • Prosecco ice cubes Make prosecco ice cubes 5-6 hrs before making cocktail. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with regular ice. Stir until very cold. Pour into glass over prosecco ice cubes. I love a classic Negroni, but this tropical riff may become a regular option… 🤘 #blink182 #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
It’s here! The LAST DAY of the #12daysofcraftcocktails (That would make it day 12 for those following along 😉). And it’s Holiday Song Inspired! Having been in show choir in Jr High & High School I have sung a LOT of Christmas songs, both traditional and non-traditional. But we NEVER sang this one… *I want a hippopotamus for Christmas* • 1 packet @swissmissbrand Hot Chocolate • 1 1/4 oz @titosvodka • 1 oz Cinnamon infused @rumchataofficial ** • 1 oz Chocolate Stout Beer syrup (I used @newrealm_va Oaxaca Choca) In a -microwave safe- measuring cup, heat up 2 oz of water. When it’s ready, mix in Swiss Miss packet. Add the rest of the ingredients into a mug and stir. Fill with hot chocolate. Garnish with cookies. **Yes, Rum Chata already has cinnamon. Infusing it with more gives it that spicy cinnamon taste ala Red Hots or Hot Tamales. It’s even more delicious. 🍻 #vabeer #spikedhotchocolate #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 11 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Nog Style! I hate eggnog. HATE. So when I saw today’s theme I was dread-ing it. BUT, turns out, Coquito is technically a nog! SAVED! *Don Coquito* • 1 oz Vanilia @absolutvodka • 1 oz @disaronno_official • 1/2 oz Real Coquito • 2 1/2 oz @calvertbrewing El Coquito Light a small cinnamon stick on fire, and cover with glass to smoke. Add all ingredients, except beer, into a tin and do a quick shake. Add beer and swirl to cool. Strain into smoked glass and garnish with grated nutmeg & a flaming cinnamon stick. #mdbeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 11 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Nog Style. I… hate eggnog. It’s not something I grew up with and the ones I’ve tried were just GROSS so I was *dreading* this day. BUT then I found out that Coquito IS a nog! Yay! AND I have a local friend that makes & sells it every year, double yay!! So in honor of @become_op … “The Elf Abides” • 1 1/4 oz Crème de Cacao • 1/4 oz Peppermint Schnapps • 3 oz Coquito Add all ingredients to a tin and shake until very cold. Double strain into a coupe and garnish with red/green sprinkle stripes to make your local elf. #shoplocal #coquitoelf #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Day 10. #12daysofcraftcocktails Garnish Focused. “Farm to Tipple” • 4-5 Caraway Seeds • 1 1/2 oz @watersheddistillery Four Peel Gin • 1 oz Carrot simple syrup • 1/2 oz Lemon juice • 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth Add seeds to a tin and muddle to break open. Add ice, and the rest of the ingredients to tin and shake until cold. Strain into a glass of crushed ice or, if you prefer, pluck this drink from the earth leaving the leafy stalk intact for effect. #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Day 10 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Garnish Focused. *Dragon Feathers* • 1 1/2 oz Habenero @tanteotequila • 1/2 oz Lime juice • 1/2 oz Lemon juice • 1 oz Orange juice • Juicy Double IPA (I used Orion by @mortalisbrewing ) Add all ingredients, except beer, to a tin with ice and shake for a quick chill. Strain into a coupe and add beer to fill. Garnish with peel feathers. 🍻 #nybeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 9 (NINE!!!) of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Tiki! *Grinch’s Spa Day* • 1 oz White Rum • 1/2 oz Banana liqueur • 1 oz Orange juice • 1/2 oz Cream of Coconut • 1/4 oz Lime juice • 2 oz Watermelon Cider by @downeastcider Leave cider can upside down in fridge overnight (trust me). Add all ingredients except cider into a tin and shake. Add cider in, and pour over ice. Garnish with apathetic mint (after all, The Grinch never really hated Christmas, he hated PEOPLE). Hey beer spas exist, why not tiki spas! 🍻 #tiki #beertiki #cidertiki #macider #cocktail #hoptail #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 9 (is it really day 9?!) of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is TIKI ( @_captaindavid_ s fave, obvi) I decided to do a ‘beginners’ version of a Rum Runner. “Feed me, Ebert, feed me” • 1 1/2 @flordecanarum Centenario 12 • 1/2 oz BlackBerry liqueur • 1/2 oz Banana liqueur • 2 1/4 oz Orange juice • Splash of Grenadine Add all ingredients into a tin with ice and shake to chill. Fill a tall glass with ice 3/4 of the way. Pour chilled mix into glass without a strainer. Garnish with baby of that mean green mother from outer space. #tikijohn #audreyiii #tikicocktail #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Day 8 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Aperitif or Digestif How do you choose?! Do you like a drink before dinner or after??? Well I like both, and since I’m doing 2 cocktails each night imma DO both. Here’s the digestif: “Superstition Springs in December” • 3/4 oz Cold Brew Concentrate 2X by @stumptowncoffee • 3/4 oz @mrblackspirits • 3/4 oz @rumchata Peppermint Bark • 1/4 oz @donciccioefigli Cioccolato • 1 tsp Peppermint Schnapps Add all ingredients to a tin with 3 ice cubes and shake, vigorously, until very very cold. Double strain into a coupe, and garnish with a line of finely crushed peppermint. When I was a teenager living in East Mesa, my Ma and I would go over to #superstitionspringsmall and get the Peppermint Mocha from @the.coffeebeanandtealeaf It was always the highlight of the year. #drinkinspiration #espressomartini #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Day 8 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Aperitif or Digestif How do you choose?! Do you like a drink before dinner or after??? Well I like both, and since I’m doing 2 cocktails each night (non-beer cocktails at @tessieball )imma DO both. Here’s my Aperitif: *Tropical Spirit* • 3 oz @aperolusa • 5 oz @jacksabbycraftlagers House Lager • 1/2 oz Lime juice • 1 oz Pineapple juice Add ice to a wine glass, pour in Aperol & beer. Stir. Top with lime and pineapple juices. Simple. Tasty. LAGER. #lagercocktail #mabeer #framingham #hometown #cocktail #hoptail #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 7… #12daysofcraftcocktails … NUTTY After the past month at work I feel nutty, but I also digress. Oh hey, have I ever mentioned that I’m from Massachusetts??? Do you know that we have a #nationalsandwich ??? It’s a #fluffernutter *Fluff 4 Evah* • 3 oz @abitabeer Fluffer Nutter • 1 1/4 oz @skrewballwhiskey • 1/4 oz Toasted Marshmallow simple syrup • 1/4 oz @licor43usa . 1 oz @baileysofficial Add beer to a mixing glass and stir for a few seconds. Let foam die down. Add the rest of the ingredients to mixing glass and stir until very cold. Pour over ice & garnish with a crustless square of the best sandwich a kid could ask for. 🍻 #labeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 7 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Nutty! So, I took the same inspiration for both my #hoptail (@fortheloveoflager ) & my regular drink: Massachusetts favorite sandwich, the #fluffernutter The majority of my cousins and I ate this classic sandwich as God intended: and inhuman amount of #marshmallowfluff & justtttt enough peanut butter. But my cousin Doug… he would eat his with JELLY. I couldn’t fathom going for THAT flavor combo, but I did add preserves… “Freak of Nature” • 1 oz @skrewballwhiskey • 1 oz @sipsmith Strawberry Smash • 1/2 oz @licor43usa • 1/2 oz Vanilla simple syrup • a healthy teaspoonful of @bonnemaman_us Strawberry Preserves • 1 egg white Add all ingredients to a tin and dry shake. Add ice and shake again, vigorously then break up the preserves. Double strain into a coupe, garnish freakishly. This is delicious, but jelly on a fluffernutter is still wrong. #durkeemower #masshole #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Todays #12daysofcraftcocktails (aka Day 6) is Low ABV. mad·ras /ˈmadrəs,məˈdras,məˈdräs/ noun 1. a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks. Well it’s not strong, but it IS a Low ABV riff on a Madras! *Checkered Past* • 1 oz @absolutvodka Wild Tea • 1/2 oz Rosemary simple syrup • 1/2 oz Orange juice • 1/2 oz Cranberry juice • 4 oz @drinkuncool Cranberry Apple Sour Add all ingredients except beer into a tin with ice and shake until very cold. Add N/A beer into tin and swirl. Strain into a glass and garnish with a cranberry orange peel rose. 🍻 #vabeer #vanabeer #uncoolbeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 6 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Low ABV. “I’m a fan” • 1 1/5 oz @trialanderrordistillery Aquavit • 1 oz @bonnemaman_us Grapefruit-Dragon Fruit Jam • 1/2 oz Lemon juice • Tonic water Add all ingredients except tonic water into a tin and shake with ice. Pour over a large ice cube and top with tonic water. Garnish with a fan of lemon slices. #rvaspirits #trialanderror #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Day 5 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Mushrooms. This drink was inspired by one of my fave breakfast dishes @ @_olar____ in Baltimore… *Of Leigh’s Rice & Eggs* • 1 oz @haymansgin Old Tom • 3/4 oz @karatecowboy Honey Wasabi • 3/4 oz Lemon juice • 1/2 oz Simple syrup • 1 egg white • 3 Pearl Onions • 1/8 tsp @ommushrooms Morning Energy Blend Powder • @huyfongfoods Sriracha • @ardentcraftales Rice Lager Add beer into a couple glass, almost halfway. Add all other ingredients except onions & sriracha to a tin and dry shake. Add onions and ice and continue to shake vigorously. Double strain into coupe over beer and garnish with/ sriracha drops (but hurry because they WILL sink). 🍻 #mushroomcocktail #vabeer #eatbaltimore #ofloveandregret #cocktail #hoptail #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
#12daysofcraftcocktails Day 5 is… Mushrooms You read that right. While this cocktail looks like wavy gravy, it’s actually… “Mushrooms take Manhattan” • 2 oz @thistlefinchdistillery Black Pepper Whiskey • 1 oz @martinirossius Sweet Vermouth • 3 dashes @angosturahouse Orange bitters • 1/4 tsp @ommushrooms Morning Energy Blend Powder • Sprig of Rosemary • Orange peel • Sprig of Thyme Add all ingredients except orange peel and thyme to a tin and dry shake to combine powder and liquid. Add ice, and continue to shake. Strain into coupe, flame orange over top, and garnish with thyme. #mushroomcocktail #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
#12daysofcraftcocktails Day 4: A Float! “A Krampus Carol” • 1 1/2 oz @absolutvodka Vanilia • 1/8 tsp Activated Charcoal (1/2 a capsule) • Orange juice • Grenadine Add grenadine to the bottom of a tall glass, about 1/8th of the glass. Add ice, and then add orange juice, leaving about a quarter of the glass unfilled. Mix charcoal and vodka together and pour over top of the juice in the back of a bar spoon. I am of the age that my Grandmother still did things like give us toothbrushes and oranges in our stockings. Of all the ‘old world traditions’ we celebrated, Krampus wasn’t one of them, but think this creamsicle concoction would let us bad grandchildren stay. 😆 #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Day 4 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is A FLOAT! Fun fact: I worked at Sonic during high school, and I ALWAYS had a Cherry Limeade w/ extra cherries (obvi). That has inspired… *Sonic is for Cherry-ades* • 1/2 oz Jalapeño @tanteotequila • 4 oz @santacruzorganic Lemonade • 1 oz @titosvodka • 1oz @lindemansbeers Cherry Lambic Add tequila, then lemonade, into a glass. Add ice. In a measuring cup, mix vodka and beer. Pour beer mix over lemonade using the back of a bar spoon. 🍻 #sonichappyhour #belgiumbeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 3 #12daysofcraftcocktails DESSERT Chocolate & Raspberry: a classic combonation. Born again as… *Heart of Razz* • 2 1/4 oz Vodka • 1 oz @chambordliqueur • 3/4 oz @donciccioefigli Cioccolato • 1/4 oz Lemon juice • Egg white • @burlingtonbeer Heart Swap Pour beer into chilled coupe, 1/4 of the glass. Add all ingredients except beer into a tin and shake vigorously with ice. Double strain into coupe. Garnish with/ raspberries & brownie pieces. 🍻 #vtbeer #newenglandbeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 3. #12daysofcraftcocktails … Dessert! “Even The Grinch doesn’t ban books” • 2 oz Pineapple juice • 1 oz Lime juice • 1/2 oz @bluechairbayrum Key Lime Pie • 3/4 oz Vodka • 2 oz @rumchataofficial • 1-2 drops green food coloring Add all ingredients to a tin and shake until very cold. Strain into a coupe. Garnish with/ crushed cinnamon graham crackers, thinly sliced half lime wheel, dollop of whipped cream, & lime zest. *This is 2 drops food coloring, if you want the more traditional color use 1. #stopbanningbooks #floridaisgarbage #greendrinks #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
Day 2 of #12daysofcraftcocktails is… Naughty: Charcoal This is my tribute to Baltimore. *Mr Trash Wheel* • 2 1/2 oz @baltspiritsco Epoch Straight Rye Whiskey • 3/4 oz Lemon juice • 1 can @duclawbrewingco Regular Beer • Lemonade • Mini Candy Canes • 1 capsule activated charcoal The night before, make ice cubes. Mix capsule and lemonade, and pour into ice tray. Place candy canes in a few of the slots. Freeze overnight. The next day prepare an appropriate Baltimore glass (mine is the @unioncraftbrewing 8 year anniversary glass) with your ‘black ice’. Careful, they will be sticky. 😬 Add whiskey, & lemon juice to a tin and briefly shake with ice. Pour into glass. Add beer on top. Attempt to balance a few of the candy cane cubes on top of drink. When that fails, step back and admire the amazing color of the Port of Baltimore. 🫠🫠🫠 **PSA about activated charcoal: if you plan on consuming this, please make sure it’s at least 4 hours after taking any needed medication (such as birth control 👀). ✌️🍻 #mdbeer #mrtrashwheel #baltimore #drinkbaltimore #lemonstick #cocktail #hoptail #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
#12daysofcraftcocktails Day 2: Naughty-Charcoal I work in HR so this cocktail is… “Black as my soul” • 2 1/4 oz @tanteotequila Jalapeño Tequila • 1 1/4 oz Cranberry juice • 1 oz Simple syrup • 1/2 oz Lime juice • Bar spoon of @cottonandreed Allspice Dram • 1 capsule of activated charcoal Add to tin with ice and shake until very cold. Strain over ice, & garnish with/ a dehydrated lime wheel. She’s sweet… shes spicy… she’s… just asking that you turn in your Open Enrollment paperwork on time AND use an appropriate colored pen. 🤷♀️ #charcoalcocktail #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
It’s #12daysofcraftcocktails time again! Day 1: Sugar Plums I… had no clue what to do for this. Do I try to find a plum beer and build a little mixer around it? No one, and I mean NO ONE has actual plums right now. JAM. Got it. *Plum Tired Fizz* • 1 1/2 oz @belvederevodka • 1 1/2 oz @cointreau • 1/2 oz Lime juice • 1 oz Plum Jam (I used @bonnemaman_us Mirabelle & Linden Blossom) • @boldrockhardcider Prosecco Cider Add all ingredients except cider to a tin w/ ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into a flute that’s been garnished with/ ‘festive’ sugar. Top with/ cider. Originally I was looking for a Leipzig gose to replace the Prosecco in this recipe and then I literally turned a corner and saw this cider. Kismet. 🍻 #jamcocktail #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
It’s #12daysofcraftcocktails time again!!! Day 1: Nice- Sugar Plums I went for actual plums with this little number… “Co-plum-bia” • 1 1/2 oz Silver Tequila • 1/2 oz @cointreau • 1/2 oz Lemon juice • 3/4 oz Spiced Plum Jam (I used the @bonnemaman_us Mirabelle & Spice) • 2 dashes Orange Bitters Add all ingredients to a tin w/ ice, shake until very cold. Fine strain into a coupe & garnish with a structured orange peel and a couple peppercorns. Happy day one! #jamcocktail #riffonariff #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour
#hoptails are the jam!!! Thanks so so much to Hilarey & Felix from @freestatebar for having us last night, and huge thanks to Joe from @boandivy for leading our tasting!! Checkout the recipes that Felix & crew created for us in the slides above. Here are our 3 takeaways for everyone who attended (and anyone who didn’t attend, really): 1) Free State is a must visit for any occasion 🍻 2) Beer syrups are easier make than they sound 😜 3) Visiting Bo & Ivys tasting room in Ivy City (above Atlas Brew Works) is a MUST 🫶 #madeindc #dcspirits #beercocktails #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #dmvgirlspintout #dcmetrogirlspintout #girlspintout #craftbeergirls #beergirls #beerlovingladies #ladieswholovebeer #ladieswholovecraftbeer #girlslikebeertoo #beer #craftbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
#funfacts We love a #hoptail ! I mean, how can you not?! This particular one is from an event we did for #dccocktailweek w/ @roofersuniondc & @rocketfrogbrewing (RIP) 🐸Fernet About It🌿 • Best Buddy Nitro Milk Stout • @old_overholt_rye_whiskey • @fernetbranca • Cinnamon Simple Syrup • Cardamom Bitters • Tres Amigos Bitters • Grated Nutmeg It was delicious! Speaking of, we have a hoptail event coming up in Oct with @freestatebar & @boandivy Link in our bio! #beercocktail #hoptailsofinstagram #dmvgirlspintout #dcmetrogirlspintout #girlspintout #craftbeergirls #beergirls #beerlovingladies #ladieswholovebeer #ladieswholovecraftbeer #girlslikebeertoo #beer #craftbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 12 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails challenge is White Christmas! I LOVE White Christmas. It’s one of those movies that I can quote in its entirety. When I was much younger I learned all of Vera Ellen’s dances and almost broke my ankle trying to replicate her amazing tap skills. Did you know that Bob Fosse was one of the choreographers of the “Choreography” number?? Amazing, right?! Anywhozers… “Novello’s ‘butter’milk dream” • 3 oz Almond Milk • 2 oz @parrotbay Coconut Rum • 1 Tbsp Cream of Coconut • Mint leaves • 3/4 oz Lime juice • 1 tsp Agave Nectar • @dcbrau Raspberry Lime Full Transparency Hard Seltzer Add all ingredients except seltzer to a tin with ice and shake. Pour into a ridiculously rimmed glass over ice. Top with seltzer. Pair with the sandwich of your choice. Avoid the liver wurst though. Why you ask? Well let’s just say we’re doing it for a pal in the Army. #whitechristmas #dcbeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 11, aka the #christmaseve cocktail for the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Christmas Cookies. Now, there are a lot of cookies that are synonymous with this holiday and then there are the ones that *your* family made for this holiday. My family was boring. We had gingerbread cookies. 🤷♀️ “Here’s the ginger-tea…” • 2 oz Gingerbread tea infused gin • 1/2 oz Ginger simple syrup • 1/2 oz Amaretto • 1/4 oz @cointreau_us • @anxocider District Dry Before doing anything, let one of the kids at your holiday get together supervise the decoration for your glass/ garnish. Consume any extras. Then, add all ingredients except cider to a tin and shake with ice. Pour over ice and top with cider. If you like black tea, this one by @republicoftea in partnership with @hallmarkchannel is for you. This drink comes down to a more savory version of a G&T. 🤘 #ginandtonic #christmascookies #dcbeer #dccider #craftcider #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
So day 10 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails challenge is Punch style. Did you know that punch was basically invented in India? Me neither! Well I randomly made a gin infusion using turmeric for this day (also from India). My name must be crystal ball or something… 😜 “Christmas in July… in December” • Diced Strawberries • Diced Pear • Fresh Mint • 1 1/2 oz Turmeric Ginger tea infused gin • 3/4 oz Honey Ginger simple syrup • @calvertbrewing Berry Weisse Add some strawberries, some mint, gin and syrup to a tin with ice and shake. Pour into a glass with ice. Add pear & additional strawberries on top. Pour beer over all. Garnish with a strawberry with mint as its leaves. It’s sweet, It’s vegetal, it’s a little bit fizzy. 🤘 #mdbeer #tumericcocktail #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
It’s day 9 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails challenge aka the day about nothing… I mean CINNAMON “When you control the mail, you control information…” • 1 oz IPA (I used ‘Hello Jerry’ from @burleyoak & @theanswerva ) • 2 oz @flordecanarum 12 year aged • 1/2 oz Lime juice • 1/2 oz Orange juice • 1/4 oz Brown Sugar Cinnamon simple syrup • 1/4 oz Don’s Spices #2 • 1 dash Angostura bitters • Egg White Add all ingredients to a tin and dry shake, then add ice and reshake til cold. Double strain into a coupe. This is another riff from ‘Cocktails on Tap’ by @jacobgrier (ironically on the page that talks about intellectual property amongst bartenders. The lesson? Give credit.). Speaking of controlling information, do you *know* what Don’s Spices #2 is? Well, I suggest buying this #hoptail book to find out. 🤘 #mdbeer #vabeer #seinfeld #cocktail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 8 is scotchy scotch scotch SCOTCH. I love a good scotch, I really do. As long as it’s from Orkney and *not* in a cocktail. 😬 This one is another riff on one of the fine #hoptails featured in “Cocktails on tap” by @jacobgrier “The Scotch Also Rises” • 1 1/2 oz @campariofficial • 3/4 oz Mango liqueur • 1 oz Orange juice • 1/2 oz Orange Blossom water • 1/2 oz @vom.fass Mac Spey blended Scotch • 3 dashes @scrappysbitters Grapefruit bitters • @lindemansbeers Framboise Add all ingredients except framboise to a tin with ice and shake. Pour over ice, and add framboise over a bar spoon ‘to top’. Isn’t she gorg?! #scotchtail #bebeer #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
The #12daysofcraftcocktails humans gave us a little break midway thru. Day 7 is Non Alcoholic. N/A beer is not something I reach for. Growing up there was definitely a stigma surrounding people that bought it. But we’re all grown ass adults now, and some really amazing breweries are doing N/A brews. “It’s in my blood” • 1 cup Blood Orange juice • 1 Tbsp of Mint, chopped • 1/4 oz Simple syrup • @threenotchdbeer N/A IPA Measure 1 cup of blood orange juice. Add mint and stir. Fast infuse in the fridge for 20 mins. Strain into a glass with ice. Add simple syrup and stir. Top with beer. Making fantastic beer is *definitely* in the Three Notch’d fams blood. I’m a big fan of their Minute Man IPA, it’s super juicy and packs a ton of flavor. I’m happy to report that NAIPA is no different except for, ya know, there being less than .4% alcohol. 🤘 #vabeer #charlottesville #nabeer #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
So day 6 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails is Cranberry. Do you know what that means??? That’s right! You get to hear me say, yet again, that I’m from Massachusetts. 🤣 I’m obsessed with cranberries. True fact. Surprisingly though, this one was a bit difficult for me just based on the spirit I chose… “Feliz Navi-Cran-mas” • 2 oz White Cranberry juice • 2 oz Winter Spiced Cranberry @sprite • 2 oz Cranberry & Orange infused blanco tequila • 1/2 oz Lime juice • 3/4 oz Orange juice • @otherhalfnyc Lime Snaps (Japanese Rice Lager w/ Lime) Add all ingredients except Sprite, OJ, & beer to tin. Add sprite and oj to a glass with ice. Shake tin until very cold, and pour into glass over a bar spoon. Top with beer. Garnish with orange and cranberries. A little bit sweeter twist on a marg, but made ever so much more effervescent by the addition of the lager. 🤘🍻 #nybeer #dcbeer #homeinfusion #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
If you’re like me and grew up watching things like White Christmas and Holiday Inn this time of year, you also got bombarded with Bing’s entire Christmas library. So when you also saw that day 5 of the #12daysofcraftcocktails was “Mele Kalikimaka”, you knew exactly what to do. Live and direct from the ‘land where palm trees sway’ its… “Mele Kaliki-Kopa Hua” • 1 oz Cranberry juice • 3/4 oz Lemon juice • 1/2 oz Simple syrup • 1 oz Pineapple juice • 1/2 oz Lime juice • 2 oz Vodka • @eastciders Pineapple • Austin East Ciders Cranberry Add all ingredients except ciders to a tin with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a tiki glass filled halfway with crushed ice. Top with equal parts of both ciders. Give it a quick stir and garnish with the most ridiculous things available. The name of this lossly translates to ‘Merry fruit soda’. This ends up being an overall lower ABV tiki style cocktail. Perfect for a Sunday night. 😬🍻 #melekalikimaka #tikicocktail #tikihoptail #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 4 is Flip Style. For those who don’t know, a flip cocktail requires a WHOLE EGG added to the drink. Well. Raw eggs and my stomach are not friends and never will be so… I used the vegan alternative in mine. Aquafaba is the liquid from cooked chickpeas. Sounds weird, had as much flavor as egg white and works the same in drinks with a little extra shaking. Voila, happy tum. Now for a super old school #hoptail that will make @lostlagers proud… “Mr. Adams goes to Williamsburg” • 6 oz @alewerks Tavern Brown Ale • 1 1/2 oz @flordecanarum Centenario 12 year • 1 Tbsp Molasses • 3 Tbsp Aquafaba • Grated Nutmeg Pour all ingredients except aquafaba, beer, and nutmeg into a tin. Heat beer on low until it begins to get frothy (do not let it boil). In the other side of the tin agitate the aquafaba using a milk frother, then add to main tin. Add heated beer and then pour between tins until fully blended. Pour into your fave mug and garnish with nutmeg. This recipe is from a book called ‘Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England: From Flips & Rattle-Skulls to Switchel & Spruce Beer’ by @latesupper As a New Englander and descendent of 2 signers of the Declaration of Independence, this drink was a no brainer for me. And then being to serve it in a @oldsturbridgevillage mug??? 🤌🤌🤌 #chefskiss #oldsturbridgevillage #colonialale #vabeer #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
It’s dayyyyy 3! Shooters. “But the liquor store guy, he knew…” • 3/4 oz Amaretto • 1 oz Orange juice • Light lager (I used @nocterrabrewing Dreadmill Pils) Technically this is called a Lunchbox shot. But I had to make it my own, ya know? So I decided to name it after a quote from the character on MY Kindergarten lunchbox. “Shave and a haircut…” #ohbeer #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 2: Mulled drinks As a New Englander I’m VERY familiar with mulled beverages. But not mulled BEER. Clearly my forefathers kept this type of information from us. Typical. For day 2 I, again, went with a riff on a recipe from ‘Cocktails on Tap’ by @jacobgrier I’m calling it… “An Old Fashioned Sammy” • @samuelsmithsbrewery Organic Pale Ale • 1 1/2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves • 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg • 2 oz @meukowcognac • Slice of orange Add all ingredients to a pan and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit for 20 mins. Serve warm with a slice of orange. We all know that #massholes are obsessed with Sam Adams, right? Well maybe THIS was the original Sam! Who can say. As a side note, my husband sent me a really excited text a couple weeks ago that he’d found a mulled beer recipe. He sent me the link to this exact recipe… which I already had… at home… in this book. 😂🤷♀️ #mulledale #mulledbeer #allthemulling #ukbeer #yorkshirebeer #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Welcome back to the #12daysofcraftcocktails challenge, where I take on way too much by doing a regular cocktail on my OG IG account ( @tessieball ) AND a #hoptail on this acct because, well, I’m a glutton for punishment and there aren’t enough hoptails on menus out there. I’m also apparently a fan of run on sentences. Anywhosers… Day 1 for this seasons challenge is Peppermint Schnapps. For this I did a riff on the Guinness Cooler from ‘Cocktails on Tap’ by @jacobgrier that I’m calling… “The Stars Aligned” • 1 oz Sweet vermouth • 1/3 oz @cointreau • 3/4 oz Peppermint Schnapps • 3/4 oz @donciccioefigli Cioccolato • @duclawbrewingco Candy Cane Imperial Stout • Orange peel Build the drink in a glass over ice, pouring the beer last. Give it a light stir to combine. Garnish w/ an orange peel. Everything… kind of aligned for this to come together. Treated myself to this book: ✔️ Found a recipe that could easily accommodate the featured ingredient: ✔️ Someone brought this stout to Thanksgiving: ✔️ I had a recommended replacement for Dubonnet Rouge on hand: ✔️✔️ 🤘🤘🤘🍻 #nofilter #mdbeer #cocktail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #athomehappyhour #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 12: Overproof Rum Are Overproof Rum drinks also tiki drinks…? 🤷♀️ Did I buy a fancy @geekytiki glass for today anyway…? ABSOLUTELY. “Jason takes Brooklyn” • 1 oz @flordecanarum Centenario 12 • 3/4 oz Lime juice • 1/2 oz Orgeat syrup • 1/2 oz @cointreau • @interboronyc Bushberg Lager • 1/4 oz @goslingsrum 151 **Double recipe (except 151) for tiki glass** Add all ingredients except beer to a tin with ice and shake until VERY cold. Add ice to tiki glass, as well as garnish (pineapple and mint recommended). Pour mix into tiki and top with beer. Mix gently with bar spoon to combine. Float 151 on top of drink and set a flame. Listen for a very faint ‘ki ki ki, ma ma ma’. Run, if necessary. #jasonvoorhees #geekytiki #nybeer #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 11: Tequila Day So so many tequila and beer combos. But… with PICKLE beer…? “Pick me, Maria!” • 3/4 oz Jalapeño @tanteotequila • @zingzangmix Bloody Mary mix • 3 dashes Lime juice • 6 dashes @crystal.hot.sauce • @martinhousebrewing Best Maid Sour Pickle beer Add all ingredients except beer to a tin. Roll the drink a couple times. Add ice and mix to glass rimmed with Dill & @tbjgourmet Smoked Bacon Salt. Pour Pickle beer over until glass is full. Garnish with baby dill pickle, lemon wedge, crispy bacon, & fresh cracked black pepper. If you like a bloody or a michelada, you know HOW you like it. Everyone is different, no one is wrong, and there are infinite possibilities. I like mine a bit spicy, as well as savory. The pickle beer adds an interesting sweetness that I’m not used to in these, but I quite like. 🤘🍻 #txbeer #picklebeer #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 10: Orange Liqueur Not gonna lie, it was kind of a struggle to find a beer cocktail with orange liqueur that didn’t turn it into a beermosa. And yet… “Helles Refreshing” • 1 oz @baltspiritsco Szechuan Amaro • 1 oz @cointreau • 12 oz light lager (I used Small Conversations from @bluejacketdc ) Pour liqueur into glass, & top with beer. Add a couple ice cubes (trust me). Garnish optional. I recommend enjoying this after doing yard work or potting pet friendly indoor plants outside during the DC humidity. 🍻 #dcbeer #helleslager #hellesyeah #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 9: Tiki Style This is a much more alcoholic play on something I used to drink at The Tavern on Mill way way back in my early 20s. “Tiki on Mill” • 3/4 oz 3 Stars @plantation.rum • 1 1/2 oz @absolutus Peach Vodka • 1/2 oz @cointreau • 2 oz Pineapple juice • Wheat beer (I used “Equal Marraige by @citystatebrewing ) Add all ingredients except beer in a tin with ice and shake until well chilled. Add ice and large garnish to small tiki glass. Strain tin mix into glass. Top with wheat beer. Enjoy with old college friends reminiscing about how surprised you are that you always got each other home in one piece. 🤘 #dcbeer #tiki #tikidrink #tavernonmill #millave #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 8: Watermelon There are sooooooo many watermelon recipes, how do you choose?! 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ “Thorny Melon” • 1 oz @ketelone Grapefruit & Rose Vodka • 1/2 oz @vomfass_usa Wild Rose Liqueur • 1/2 oz Lime juice • 1/4 oz Agave syrup • 2 oz fresh Watermelon juice • @solacebrewing Watermelon Wit Add everything but the beer into a tin. Stir a few times to ensure that the agave doesn’t stick to the bottom. Add ice, and shake. In jar glass, place large ice cube, & fill 1/3 with beer. Let foam settle. Strain vodka mix over beer. Add more wit if necessary. Garnish with watermelon/thyme roses. I have issues with watermelon beers. They are never watermelon-y enough for me. This one for VA’s own Solace, however, is the best one I’ve had. 🤘 🍻 Cc: @solaceoutpost #vabeer #garnishninja #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 7: Elderflower Liqueur I have to have a plan. So when my husband and I started talking about doing this challenge, I started searching for recipes using the ingredient of the day to take inspiration from. Then I decided to also do a beer cocktail for each so I had to put 12 beers aside to use. So far all of my semi-thought out, partially rushed choices have panned out… and this one is no exception. 😜 “Ahab’s Sunset” • 2 oz @greenhatgin Original Batch Gin • 1 oz @stgermaindrinks Elderflower Liqueur • 1/4 oz @smuckersbrand Strawberry Sundae syrup • @burlingtonbeer Strawberry Whale Cake (strawberry cream ale) Stir gin with ice in a mixing glass and strain into champagne flute. Stir syrup and liqueur in small glass until mixed. Pour beer over gin, leaving 1 1/2 inches at the top. Pour mixture, slowly, over the back of a bar spoon down the inside of the glass. Struggle for a garnish since you don’t actually have strawberries, and settle on a LUXARDO cherry. I love love love that we’re starting to see BBC down here, and while I waivered on whether to use this brew or not it was definitely not wasted. 🍻 #vtbeer #mobydick #captainahab #dcspirit #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 6: Low ABV This is honestly one of my fave Low ABV drinks, and a fantastic hangover cure. This #hoptail was first introduced to me by my dear friend @beermongerdc at @roofersuniondc as part of a ‘breakfast beers’ flight. If you go there (and you should if you live in or ever visit DC), you’ll see this on the menu as ‘Tear the roof off’. But I’m calling it… “Dammit, Dave!” • 3/4 oz Campari • 12 oz Grapefruit Radler Pour both into a glass and enjoy! I obviously had to go for the @jacksabbycraftlagers Radler that just made its way down to VA. Framingham pride, and all. 🤷♀️ Oh, did I mention that Dave and this recipe were featured in @wineenthusiast a few years ago??? 👀 Cheers 🍻 #drinkdc #mabeer #roofersunion #admo #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #beerbeerbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 5: Shrub I. Love. A shrub. I really do. It’s all @beermongerdc s fault. So I present… “Professor Trisha’s Lesson Plan” • 1 1/2 oz @casamigos Reposado Tequila • 1/2 Honeydew Jalapeño @elementshrub • 1/4 @chacho_usa Jalapeño Aguardiente • 2 oz Pineapple juice • 3 dashes Lime juice • 4 drops @kingfloyds Green Chili bitters • @fairwindsbrew Lortonkenny Lager Add all ingredients except bitters and lager to tin. Shake. Add ice to glass and rim with @traderjoes Green & Red Hatch Chili flakes. Strain drink over ice. Pour over lager to fill and garnish with jalapeño and pineapple. “Well Prof. Trisha says…” I think she would say that Squirrely Dan did a fine job of venturing out of his normal Puppers/ Gus N’ Bru drink combo. Vinegar? In a cocktail??? Give your balls a tug! #letterkenny #squirrelydan #professortrishasays #dcmade #vabeer #virginiaisforlagers #vaisforlagers #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #beerstagram #dcabeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 4: Passionfruit Liqueur I was so so so excited to find this recipe. So, without further ado, I present… “The Spicy Brat” • 2 oz @tanteotequila (Jalapeño) • 1 1/4 oz @passoa Passionfruit liqueur • 1/2 oz lime juice • @geneseebrewery Ruby Red Kolsch Add all ingredients except beer to tin and shake with ice. Strain into a jar glass, and add a handful of ice. Pour beer over and give it a quick swizzle. Garnish optional, but I used a lime peel, slice of jalapeño, and slice of grapefruit. Works just as well in a solo cup for easier summer jacuzzi drinking. Obviously inspired by @beer.brat and her 💛💖💛 of this beer. 🤘 Not gonna lie, this is super #crushable 🍻 #drinklikeabrat #nybeer #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 3: Frozen So we… don’t own a blender. 🤷♀️ So please enjoy this cocktail ‘blended’ in a food processor… “Me and Little Jeni” • 2 scoops @jenisicecreams Strawberry Pretzel pie ice cream • 1 oz @official_screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey • 1/2 oz Crème de Cacao • 2 oz @guinnessbreweryus Over the Moon Milk Stout • 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup • 1 Tbsp strawberry syrup • 1 Tbsp caramel syrup • Maple candied bacon (full piece and bits) • Pretzel bits • Whipped cream • @tbjgourmet Smoked Maple Bacon Sugar Blend ice cream, whiskey, liqueur, stout, and syrups. Rim glass with chocolate, caramel, or strawberry syrup, dust with maple bacon sugar. Pour into glass. Top with whipped cream, and syrups (to taste), pretzels and bacon. We didn’t have any gingerbread, we didn’t have any candy… and yet this sweet and salty treat was born. It sounds a heck of a lot sweeter than it is, but damn that combo… 🤌 🍻 #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #mdbeer #ohiomade #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 2: Club Soda (or a sparkling beverage) So, I attempted something I’ve never done before and it didn’t turn out well (visually). It tastes delicious and, well, that’s *really* what matters right? So I present… “Aww, honey…” •Champagne (or sparkling wine) •Stout • Ciroc French Vanilla Vodka Add a small amount of Ciroc to bottom of glass. Fill glass halfway with Champagne, float stout over a spoon to fill the glass. The desired effect is a clear bottom w/ a dark top. 🤷♀️ I was excited to use this particular stout from @listermannbrewing because it gives off super dark cream soda flavors (hence the addition of the vodka). If this had worked as planned it would have been called “Cinci Velour” It didn’t, so I’ll leave you with a quote from one of the best movies of the 90s… “Aww, honey. Ya baked…” “I tried.” #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #ohbeer #clueless #cluelessmovie #poppopglass #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #beerbeerbeer #craftbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal
Day 1: Berries The original plan was for my husband & I to make a blueberry mule. Fortunately, the ginger beer needed was easily replaceable with this gem of a low abv ginger honey cider from Harrisonburg. “The Blue Bird” •2 Tbsp Blueberries, 1 sprig of Rosemary; muddled •2 oz @aviationgin •1 Tbsp lime juice •1/2 oz Crème de Myrtille •Add ice •4 oz @sagebirdciderworks Dayhiker (session cider with ginger and honey •Garnish w/ blueberries and a sprig of Rosemary Muddle, add gin/lime/ice & shake. Strain into mug. Add half ice, crème, & half cider; stir. Add rest of ice & cider. Garnish. Refreshing and tasty. Ironically, this is in my Lips of Faith copper mug that I got from New Belgium after doing an event with their pear ginger beer, specifically made for using in cocktails. 😅 Cheers 🍻 #12daysofcraftcocktails #cocktail #hoptail #drink #mixology #cocktailsofinstagram #hoptailsofinstagram #beercocktail #happyhour #cheers #christmasinjuly #vabeer #vacider #fortheloveoflager #fortheloveoflagers #craftbeer #beergirl #craftbeergirl #girlslikebeertoo #lagergal #boozebabe #beerstagram #beersofinstagram #dcabeer #beerbeerbeer #craftbeer #craftbeerlove #craftbeerlovers #craftbeerlife #drinklocal