Liquid Inspiration

Cocktail Crowd Pleasers

Salted caramel whiskey brand Duke & Dame has some great ideas to make festive cocktails right at home.

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Sunday Drive: A refreshing drink to compliment any occasion

2 oz Duke & Dame, 1 oz Aperol, 2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice

Shake ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and strain into glass over fresh ice. Garnish with grapefruit slice.

Duke & Dame Espresso Martini: Energized for the life of the party

2 oz Duke & Dame, 1 oz Coffee Liqueur, 1/2 oz Irish Cream Liqueur, 1 oz Espresso

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with coffee beans. Alternatively, strain into chilled shot glasses to serve as a Duke & Dame Espresso Shot.

Make Me Blush: Shake up the dinner scene

2 oz Duke & Dame, 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice, 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/2 oz Red Wine, 1/2 oz Agave

Shake ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and strain into coupe glass.

Caramel S’More Martini: Crush the competition

3 oz Duke & Dame, 1/2 oz Irish Cream Liqueur, 1/2 oz Chocolate Syrup, Graham Crackers, Chocolate Syrup for garnish

Crush graham crackers and use simple syrup or honey to add graham cracker rim to a chilled martini glass. Garnish inside of glass with a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Add Duke & Dame, Irish Cream and Chocolate Syrup to a shaker tin with ice. Shake until well chilled and pour into glass.

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