Hot Shmidt
The perfect way to warm up.
The perfect way to warm up.
-2 oz. Shmidt Spirits Cobalt
-1/4 Tablet Abuelita Hot Chocolate
-1 cup Half and Half
-Nutmeg
-Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Warm half and half on stovetop, and then add tablet of Abuelita.
Stir and bring to boil. Take off of heat and allow to cool to drinking temperature.
Add in Cobalt and dust with fresh ground nutmeg.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!
It's cold outside! Thus, when we serve cocktails this weekend, we'll be serving this delicious spiked hot chocolate. So come on in, sample our spirits, and enjoy a hot beverage.
Mulled Wine
Nothing evokes the memories of a cold winter night like some mulled wine.
Fight the chill will this delightfully spiced, warmed up, spiked wine.
- 1 bottle red wine
- Shmidt Spirits Cobalt
- 1 sliced orange
- 1 sliced lemon
- 1 tsp. pepper corns
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp. cloves
- Honey
Place dry ingredients into a pot or sauce pan that is large enough to hold a bottle of wine.
Heat the ingredients briefly on a low heat, then add in the wine.
Heat the ingredients briefly on a low heat, then add in the wine.
Let simmer a few minutes, then strain out the solids leaving just the wine.
Add honey and Cobalt to desired taste and strength.
You can keep the pot over a low heat or simply cover to keep warm, serving garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange/lemon slices.
Nothing evokes the memories of a cold winter night like some mulled wine. Perfect for sharing, this deliciously warm concoction also leaves your home smelling amazing.
You can just use wine, but those who want a bit more sweetness and warmth in their cup can use Shmidt Spirits Cobalt to bring things up a notch. The rum sweetness and rye spice of the Cobalt perfectly compliment and underline both the boldness of the red wine and the clove and peppercorns.
Irish coffee
A warm treat made all the sweeter thanks to Shmidt Spirits Cobalt.
A delicious, sweet way to warm up during the winter months.
- 2 oz Cobalt
- 2 oz. Bailey Irish cream
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- 6 oz. coffee
Pour whiskey into warm coffee glass.
Add simple syrup and stir until dissolved.
Pour in coffee, and then stir in Irish Cream slowly.
Word has it that this spectacular drink was invented at Ireland’s Shannon airport. Meant for disembarking passengers, the concoction was tried by an American, who brought the recipe back to the States.
Luckily, one needn’t have crossed the Atlantic to earn this drink. If you’re feeling a winter chill and need a little boost, this is a simple, delicious treat in which to indulge. The addition of Cobalt into the mix adds an even more subtle, distinctive note of sweetness, and the rye spice ups the warmth of the drink as well.
Hot Toddy
A warm, spicy drink for cold weather nights.
A warm, fragrant spiced tea with a kick.
- 2 oz Cobalt
- 6 oz. Hot Water (Or Favorite Tea)
- 1 oz. Honey or Simple Syrup
- Lemon Wheel
-Cinnamon Stick
Bring water to just below a boil (or steep tea as usual).
Add in honey and Cobalt and stir until honey is dissolved
Add cinnamon stick and lemon wheel to garnish. Keep in mind, these elements will also intensify flavor.
The hot toddy, if certain sources are to be believed, began as a remedy for head colds. Times have changed, though, and alcohol is seldom if ever recommended as a treatment for any illness.
So who would we prescribe a hot toddy to? Anyone feeling the chill of winter who wants a warm drink with a delicious seasonal spice to warm them up. Knowing that our Cobalt rum-finished rye whiskey has spice and sweetness to spare, we used an orange and cinnamon tea to blend with our spirit and simple syrup, creating a smoothly balanced delight. Garnishing with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel adds even more flavor, and a lovely winter aesthetic.