Take seasonal flavours, the genius distillers at Dillon’s in Niagara, Ontario, and the skills of top mixologists to come up with these three surprising – and delicious – holiday cocktail recipe ideas. Don’t be intimidated: Each of these cocktails comes in a kit with all of the ingredients, so you can mix up sophisticated cocktails on the fly and spend the rest of your time enjoying your party along with your guests.
1. Chocolate Old Fashioned
A rich blend of dark chocolate liqueur with the balanced sweet and spice flavours of Dillon’s Rye whisky creates a lush and complex cocktail. A splash of ginger bitters adds zip. The perfect cocktail to enjoy along with our decadent Chocolate Orange Cheesecake.
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2. Rosemary and Clove Mule
This wintry mule cocktail uses Dillon’s Rosemary and Clove syrup to create a cozy and herbaceous vibe. The addition of Dillon’s Pear Bitters adds vanilla and ginger flavours. Serve with our show-stopping Baked Brie with Pears and Toasted Hazelnuts.
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3. Ginger Apple Twist
Holidays in Canada just aren’t the holidays unless apple cider is somewhere on the menu. Whether it’s for fall entertaining or for a Christmas party, this delicious gin cocktail comes together effortlessly thanks to Dillon’s cocktail kits. Serve alongside our Canadian-themed Cheese Plate.
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Ginger Apple Twist Cocktail Kit
This kit has almost everything you need (Dillon’s Dry Gin No.7, Dillon’s Lime Bitters, Dillon’s Ginger Bitters, Ginger Beer and Fresh-Pressed Apple Cider). All you need to do is add the fresh lime juice.
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Rosemary and Clove Mule Cocktail Kit
Everything you need to create this seasonal cocktail, including Dillon’s Vodka, Dillon’s Rosemary & Clove Syrup and Dillon’s Pear Bitters, plus Ginger Beer, of course.
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Chocolate Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit
This cocktail kit includes Chocolate Liqueur, Rye Whisky, Simple Syrup and Ginger Bitters all from Dillon’s, plus dehydrated orange wheels from Butler’s Pantry.
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