Video: Day in the Life, Christmas Cocktails Pt. 2

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — When it comes to holiday drinks, Jeremy Blackburn knows to how to create a seasonal cocktail. We have showed you how to make some basic options that can complete your holiday party, but now we are moving on to more of the specialty drinks featured on the Harvey’s menu. We started with a seasonal spin on the Old Fashion.

“You want to use a quality bourbon. So we are going to go with two ounces. Two drops of bitters. Then 1/2 an ounce of cinnamon simple syrup.You just really want to twist that lemon. That’s going to let that lemony zest come out.”

Next on the menu: The Humbug Martini

“Its one of those drinks that the better quality of liquor you use, the better your drink is going to come out. This one we are going to be using Skyy Vodka. We are going to use 1.5 ounces of that. 1/2 ounce of the pomegranate liquor, then 1/2 ounce of green apple liquor. Then again, we are going to use about an ounce of cinnamon simple syrup.”

After we added ice, Jeremy offered a few tips on shaking a martini.

“You want to shake it until, if you have a typical martini shaker, until the outside is frosty. Shake until your arm hurts.”

With fresh pomegranate at the bottom, Revelers can enjoy a sweet treat with every cocktail. For Jeremy Blackburn, offering at taste of the season with every glass is just one more day in the life.

**As always, please drink responsibly. Designate a driver, and keep this holiday season a safe one.