January 31st is National Brandy Alexander Day. This classic cocktail is said to have been created for the 1922 wedding of Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (the daughter of George V) and Viscount Lascelles. Courtesy of Hiram Walker.

It’s cold season and this winter has been harsh. Having succumbed to the evil flu earlier this week, I decided to explore the aged old cure all, the hot toddy. I started with a tea-based toddy, but really took to a clove, cinnamon and lemon rind mix. Simmering those spices unleashes all their goodness and lets it get into your bones, really.

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I love a nice Cognac cocktail in the winter! Here’s a classic that you don’t see around much that’s worth a try. The Brandy Crusta is a 19th-century cocktail that was the predecessor to the Sidecar.  Like many great cocktails, it originated in New Orleans, so Peychaud’s is the perfect bitters for this concoction. Courtesy of Absolut Vodka.

Courtesy of Wild Turkey.

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