Holy Day Cocktails

I have been crafting cocktails for Christian Holy Days and Church Seasons since the pandemic started, inspired by Michael P. Foley’s fun cocktail book, Drinking with the Saints. As I post them on the blog, I’ll add them here for reference.

Advent

The Black Advent // Black Rum, Brandy, Averna, Chocolate Bitters, Citrus Bitters, Fernet Branca

O’Fashioned Series for the Advent “O Antiphons”

O Wisdom | Wise Sage O’Fashioned // Bourbon, Honey Sage Syrup, Aromatic Bitters, Flamed Orange Peel
O Adonai | Burning Bush O’Fashioned // Rye, Demerara, Smoke Bitters, Walnut Bitters, Rosemary
O Root of Jesse | Family Tree O’Fashioned // Potato Vodka, Cola Syrup, Rhubarb Bitters, Celery Bitters, Cherries
O Key of David | Emancipation O’Fashioned // Gin, Fig Syrup, Cinnamon Bitters
O Dayspring | Radiance O’Fashioned // Tequila Blanco, Mezcal, Passion fruit Syrup, Grapefruit Bitters, Lime Wedge
O Desire of Nations | Ambassador O’Fashioned // Butter-Washed Scotch, Creme de Cacao, Peychauds, Citrus Bitters, Pimento (Allspice) Dram, Pecan
O Emmanuel | Incarnation O’Fashioned // Jamaican Rum, Banana Liqueur, Cocoa Bitters, Chai Concentrate, Espresso

Christmas

“It’s Still Christmas” // Brandy, Jamaican Rum, Dry Curacao, Allspice Dram, Angostura, Demerara, Earl Grey, Oat Milk, Rose Water, Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Herod’s Delusion | Feast of the Holy Innocents // (non-alcoholic) Double-Shot Espresso, Oat Milk, Fig Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters, Angostura

Twelfth Night // Gin, Madeira, Cointreau, Cinnamon Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Clove

Epiphany

Gifts of the Magi | Three Kings Day // Rye, Campari, Averna, Fernet Branca

Baptism Birthday | Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord // Gin, Light Rum, Absinthe, Anisette, Rhubarb Bitters, Lime Peel

Lent

Ash Wednesday // Mezcal, Islay Scotch, Aperol, Orange Bitters, Salt & Smoke Bitters

Triduum | For the Paschal Weekend // Bourbon, Cognac, Gentian Amaro, Green Chartreuse, Salt & Smoke Bitters, Orange Bitters, Olives

Holy Week Cocktails

Palm Sunday | a tiki drink // Light Rum, Lime Juice, Toasted Coconut Syrup, Pandan Extract, Grapefruit & Rhubarb Bitters, Jamaican Rum
Holy Monday | “Though the Fig Tree Not Blossom…” // Brandy, Lemon Juice, Fig Syrup, Rose Water, Egg White
Holy Tuesday | Lent-Infused Bourbon // High Proof Bourbon, Lapsang Souchong Tea, Orange Slices, Vanilla, Sugar
Holy Wednesday | Bitter Betrayal // Campari, Montenegro, Fernet Branca, Orange Bitters
Maundy Thursday | Body & Blood // Red Wine, Wheat (or Rye) Whiskey, Orange Curacao, Ube Syrup, Angostura, Orange Bitters, Salt, Water, Olive
Good Friday cocktail // Lillet Blanc, Dry Gin, St. Germain, Gentian Amaro, White Vinegar, Celery Bitters, Cherry
Razing Hell Espresso Martini // Lent-Infused Bourbon, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Demerara Syrup, Salt, Paprika, Cayenne

Easter

Easter Honey Rum // Gold Rum, Honeycomb

Resurrection Rum Punch // Honey Rum (or any Gold Rum), Lemon Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup, Falernum, Apricot Liqueur, Angostura, Sparkling Water or Champagne

The Ascension Martini (Paul’s Version) // Gin, St Germain, Lillet Blanc, Orange Bitters, Lemon Twist

The Ascension Martini (Amanda’s Version) // Champagne, St Germain, Lemon Juice, Raspberry

Pentecost

The Pentecost Cocktail // gin, vodka, brandy, light rum, blended scotch, irish whiskey, tequila, rye, apricot liqueur, raspberry liqueur, cinnamon bitters, absinthe, green chartreuse, lemon (whew!)