Savory Recipes

Koval Spirits & Cocktails

Koval Distillery crafts a line of whiskey, gin, and specialty spirits using unique organic grains and signature “heart cut” techniques with only the absolute best quality distillate. Known around the world for its bright, approachable flavors and unprecedented creativity and design, Koval has been the recipient of over 100 international awards.

Blackberry Rye Kick

Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 ounces Koval Rye Whiskey
  • 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup
  • 4 blackberries, for garnish
  • 1-2 mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the blackberries, mint, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Add the Rye and shake with ice. Strain and serve with more blackberries, and mint for garnish.

Cranberry Gin Fizz

Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Koval Cranberry Gin
  • La Gioiosa Treviso Prosecco
  • Simple Syrup, to taste
  • 1 Rosemary Sprig, garnish
  • 3 Fresh or frozen cranberries, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a champagne flute, add the cranberry gin and simple syrup. Top off with the Prosecco and garnish with the rosemary sprig and cranberries.

Bourbon & Cider Hot Toddy

Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Koval Bourbon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 apple slice, sliced thin for garnish
  • 1 cinnamon stick, for steeping and garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh and local apple cider

Instructions
 

  • Bring the apple cider to a boil in a small sauce pan, tea kettle, or microwave. Remove from heat and pour into a mug, along with the bourbon, honey, lemon juice and cinnamon stick.
  • Let the cocktail stand for 5 minutes, then stir with the cinnamon stick and serve with the apple slice as a garnish.
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