This week's Traveler beverage:

Flavors: spice, citrus, raspberry 

 The top notes and aroma of this yuletide mixer will conjure images of a warm kitchen where pies are baking and iced gingerbread cools on a rack. Underlying berry and citrusy notes add sparkle and zest to this festive and refreshing treat regardless of whether you’ve been naughty or nice!

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All of the special drinks for the passport have been designed to be easy to prepare at home. While we prefer to shake our drinks, you don't need any fancy bar tools. A mason jar with some ice and a tight fighting lid will work well. If you prefer your beverages straight up, shake first and then strain into your favorite glass. 

Our most delicious version of a Seaside Sour Cherry used a 3:2:2 ratio of the mixer to alcohol and sparkling water. You can certainly tweak this to your personal taste, and desired strength of drink. Replacing the quantity of alcohol with sparkling water worked well in order to create a non-alcoholic beverage. We don't recommend replacing the alcohol with something sweet like juice or soda, as the mixer is concentrated. Blending with ice could be a fun alternative or addition to the alcohol component. 

Recipe makes 1 drink with enough for a top-off 

Pour the following into a 16 oz. mason jar with two handfuls of ice:

3 oz. mixer (shake before pouring)

2-3 oz. spirits

    Shake like crazy!

Pour into your favorite glass, ice and all (or strain for martini-style), and top with 1.5 oz. sparkling water. gently stir and enjoy.