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Bourbon Old Fashioned

November 19, 2019

In our humble opinion, an Old Fashioned is THE classic cocktail that every home bartender should know how to make. We love to make our Bourbon Old Fashioned recipe to sip on throughout the fall and winter season – it’s full-bodied, strong, and oh so tasty!

While it may be a classic, there are a ton of variations you can make that will affect the flavor. As with any classic cocktail, the liquor you choose will have the biggest impact on the final product. We love making our Old Fashioned cocktail with Bourbon, one of our local favorites is Oola’s Waitsburg Bourbon Whiskey! 

With only a handful of ingredients, it’s important to measure to ensure the proper balance. Too much or too little simple syrup or bitters can throw off the flavor profile. Ice is the fourth critical ingredient for an Old Fashioned, preferably the large round ice cubes. Often called a Whiskey Ball, the ice will slowly melt into the drink and change the flavor and strength over time. You can find molds online or in most home stores. If you don’t have one, use a few traditional ice cubes instead!

Let us know if you make our classic Bourbon Old Fashioned! Tag us on Instagram at @partyontherocksseattle, and check out some of our other great recipes!

Ingredients

2 oz Bourbon 

1 T Simple Syrup

1 Dash Bitters

Ice

Garnishes 

Orange rind 

Cocktail Cherry 

Bourbon Old Fashioned Recipe 

  1. Combine simple syrup and a dash of bitters in a glass 
  2. Stir in bourbon until simple syrup is dissolved
  3. Add a large ice cube and garnish with an orange twist and a cocktail cherry (optional)

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Spiced Cranberry Cocktail

October 9, 2019

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Fall has come to the Pacific Northwest! Rain and all, we love the beautiful fall colors, crisp air, and slower pace that comes with the season. On top of that, fall cocktails are simply delicious and we can’t wait to dive into more of them this holiday season! 

A few weeks ago we got to test out one of our new favorites at the Sky Valley Celebrates Tour. The tour featured six venues of the newly formed Skykomish River Valley consortium. It was an amazing inaugural event focused on collaboration and sharing to promote venues, vendors, tourism, and lodging in the Skykomish River Valley.  

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Party on the Rocks was thrilled to be featured at the Gray Bridge Event Venue, which hosted eighteen vendors and over 150 guests. It was a great way for wedding couples and their families to experience a venue and meet with local vendors and community members. As we heard from Gray Bridge Owner Stacy MacGregor, an unexpected “win” of the day was the rainy weather, which allowed everyone to see the rain plan tents in action! It was also the perfect opportunity to feature beautiful fall decor, florals, and of course the Gray Bridge S’MORE station.

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We kept the guests warm with our spiced cranberry “mocktail”, adapted from Caroline’s Cooking. This delicious warm drink of cranberry juice, spices, agave, and rum is the perfect fall pairing. We can bet that you’ll be whipping up a batch for each holiday this year! 

We suggest making this in a slow cooker ahead of time to have on hand for your next gathering. The slow cook time will infuse the cinnamon, clove, and ginger into something magical.

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This is the perfect drink to serve as a mocktail or cocktail, depending on your preference and the occasion. We’re turning up the spice in our recipe below by adding rum or spiced rum for an additional kick!

Make sure to use a high-quality cranberry juice for this recipe, avoiding cranberry cocktails and juice from concentrate. The agave, orange, and cinnamon will give this drink all of the natural sweetness that you need! 

Let us know if you make this fall cranberry cocktail! Tag us @partyontherocksseattle on Instagram, and stay tuned for more great recipes! 

Spiced Cranberry Cocktail

Ingredients

Makes 5 cocktails

  • 30 oz cranberry juice
  • 15 oz orange juice 
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cloves
  • 3 inch piece of fresh ginger
  • 4 T agave
  • 8 oz rum (or spiced rum)
  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon, clove, and ginger in a slow cooker on low. Heat for 1-2 hours. If short on time, instead bring to a boil on the stovetop and then simmer for 5 minutes. 
  2. Before serving, remove from the heat and stir in the agave and rum.
  3. Strain off the spices to serve. Add an orange slice for a garnish. Enjoy!

Beverages: Party on the Rocks 

Venue: Gray Bridge Venue

Photos: Emily Keeney Photography

Floral: Pollen In Love

Rentals: Cort Party Rental;  REMEMBER ME Pretty

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The Best At-Home Margarita

June 27, 2019

Don’t get us wrong, we love going out for a drink with friends, and there are countless amazing options to choose from in Seattle. But for the summer nights where you want to stay home and relax on your porch, THIS is the margarita for you. 

Margaritas are actually incredibly easy to make with a few key ingredients. Say goodbye to store-bought margarita mix and hello to our go-to recipe that comes together in a snap. 

We make this recipe all the time. With only three simple ingredients, we know you are going to love it! 

You’ll need: 

  • Your favorite tequila (we LOVE Sparkle Donkey, local to Seattle!) 
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Triple Sec 

This recipe is so simple, you will be wondering where it has been all your life. As with all the recipes we share, we invite you to mix up the ingredients based on your preferences. We’re a fan of silver tequila, but if reposado is your fave, go for it! You can also substitute Mezcal if you like smokey flavors.

For an orange liqueur we suggest Triple Sec or Cointreau, or you can substitute with St. Germaine for what we’ve coined the “St. Germainarita!” 

As for fresh lime juice – that one is non-negotiable. Emphasis on the fresh!

To add an optional touch of flavor in each sip, we love a good salt rim or chili salt rim (see directions below). Let us know if you make or modify this recipe! Tag us @partyontherocksseattle on Instagram, and stay tuned for more great recipes! 

 

Best At-Home Margarita

  • 2 oz Tequila 
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz Triple Sec 

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker (or stir well) 
  2. Pour over your salt-rimmed glass with ice
  3. Garnish with a lime
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Chili Salt Rim

  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Lime wedge

Instructions 

  1. In a small bowl combine salt and chili powder 
  2. Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge and dredge in the chili salt

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