This is a nice little beverage.
Jack Daniel’s has a way of showing up when my favorite gents get together. They welcome him in like a good friend. To see our guys include Jack in their conversation feels as natural as bread with butter…good jokes with hearty laughter. Speaking of good jokes, have you heard this one? “What do you get if you deep fry Santa Claus?” Give up???? “Crisp Cringle!” Hahahaha! Sorry! I couldn’t resist!!! I know at least 4 people who will laugh at this one…my nephews! They’re so good for my ego! Thanks, boys!
Back to what I was saying… Yes, the fellas like their Jack, they’ll sip it as they nibble on a piece of cheese, some pepperoni, and a toll house cracker or two; the ladies, on the other hand, have not participated in this manly tradition, however, this could be the year that the sexes unite! The Tennessee Whiskey company has come up with a sweet blend that’s a little bit milder and more conducive to mixing in tasty ingredients that will help herald in the holidays.
Jack Daniel’s Winter Jack is a seasonal blend made with their Apple Cider Liqueur, Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, and the flavors of holiday spices. It’s nice served straight up, warmed in the microwave, or it can just as easily be dressed up with seasonal ingredients to make a real winter brew. I don’t typically require a dress code for my drinks, but hey, it’s the holidays – it’s fun to get fancy.
I guess you could say the ladies in my family are more…sangria people. We’re not opposed to fruit in our wine and now we can add Jack to that list. It’s a sipper, for sure, and it pairs nicely with holiday flavors.
Dom and I are hosting Christmas this year. Unlike Thanksgiving, where we keep to the tried and true traditional recipes, I am not opposed to changing up the menu to be a little more creative with our Christmas dinner. I love folding in some new with the old. And this recipe fits the ‘new’ bill.
Warm 1 cup of whiskey with 1 cup of apple cider, a cinnamon stick, some sliced apple, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest. Heat it through on the stove top, on low heat, until just simmering.
Ladle your brew into a solid, sturdy mug. It just feels right.
We’ll enjoy our holiday drink in Dom’s coveted Jack Daniel’s mugs and have ourselves a nice little toasty moment. And if he’s lucky, I’ll let him hear some of my new shtick.
You can too! Have I told you the one about the bubbles?
Remind me to tell you next time! It’s one for the record books! (Said, well, you know!)
Salute!
Ciao!
PrintJack Daniel’s Warm Holiday Brew
- Category: Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jack Daniel’s Winter Jack
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 medium apple, cored and sliced
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a pot on the stove top.
- Warm over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and ladle into mugs.
- Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug and serve.
Fontaine Benoît says
Annie, could we replace Winter Jack bottle by a different whiskey bottle as this one is not on sale in Europe. Thanks!
Annie says
Absolutely! Cheers!
Kelby says
I have done this and kept the cider hot in a crock pot for a part and the bottle near it to add as you please. This way its as strong as you want it to be and the alcohol is added after so its not burned off. Great for a holiday party!
Annie says
That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Justin Wimprine says
I’d be REAL careful with that whole “simmering” thing. Once the liquid starts to boil, the alcohol is cooking off in it.
Recipe sounds great. I’ll have to give it a try. I only have a little of the Winter Jack as it is NOT sold in Louisiana and I had to have some shipped to me.
Annie says
Justin,
Ahhh, yes, thank you for that tip. You are correct – alcohol does slowly burn off in the cooking process, however, we’re just bringing it to a simmer, so it should retain most of its alcohol content. This is a real nice ‘by the bonfire’ kinda drink. Thanks for reaching out!
Salute!
Annie
Tracy Higginbotham says
Besides your nephews, I laughed. Could be its Friday and the end of the work week! Sounds like a wonderful recipe as usual Annie!
Annie says
Yes! I knew that joke was a winner! Have a great weekend, Tracy! Thank you! 🙂