Cocktail Recipes

Discovering what our spirits are capable of in cocktail form has been very rewarding to say the least. The drinks below display our take on some classic recipes that are sure to tickle your fancy, or scratch your itch…whichever you prefer. Whether you’re unwinding at the end of a long day, or spending quality time with friends and family, let your inner bartender out every once in a while. Treat yourself to something delicious and buzz-worthy.

Willow Creek Black Manhattan

2 oz Willow Creek Malt ‘n Oats Straight Whiskey
1.5 oz Willow Creek Amaro Liqueur
Dash of bitters (optional)
Garnish with Luxardo cherry

Combine Whiskey, Amaro, and bitters in shaker with ice. Stir until well chilled, and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with cherry.

Willow Creek Grappa-Rita

3 oz Willow Creek Grappa
2 oz Mango Nectar
1 oz Lime Juice
Jalapeños & Cilantro

Muddle jalapeños and cilantro with lime juice. Add grappa; let flavors extract then pour in mango nectar. Top with sparkling water over ice.

Willow Creek Bourbon Espresso Martini

1.5 oz Willow Creek Muddy Waters
1.5 oz Willow Creek Straight Bourbon
1 oz Kahlua Especial
3 Dashes Chocolate Bitters

Combine Willow Creek Bourbon, Willow Creek Muddy Waters Coffee Liqueur, Kahlua Especial, and Aztec Chocolate bitters into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled and pour into a coupe or Martini glass. Top with cold foam and garnish with ground coffee beans.

Willow Creek Sidecar

2 oz Willow Creek VS Brandy
1 oz Orange Liqueur
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice or zest to taste

Pour in a shaker with ice, shake and strain, Serve in a sugar rimmed martini glass. Garnish with orange or lemon zest.

Chocolate Old Fashioned

1 oz After Dark Chocolate Liqueur
1.5 oz Bourbon
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
2 Dashes Cherry Bitters
Orange zest twist (Optional)

Over a large ice cube, combine all ingredients. Garnish with orange twist and serve.