Archive for December, 2010

FAT bastard Holiday Wine Cocktails

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

It’s that time of year for FAT bastard’s signature wine cocktails! Master mixologist Jamie Boudreau has created four delightful recipes just in time for the approaching holidays, including an inspired pumpkin pie-flavored classic!

Jamie Boudreau is a mixoligist of international renown, gaining experience creating libations at fine establishments and in prestigious competitions around the globe. He has earned fantastic acclaim in a long list of publications including: the New York Times, Details, Forbes, Wired, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine magazine.

These fantastic cocktails that Jamie has developed are very easy to mix & serve—perfect for celebrating the season. Favorites like FAT bastard Chardonnay, Shiraz or Cabernet shine in these vibrant and delicious cocktails. Additional ingredients are simple and unique, including pumpkin pie mix & apple and pear brandies! Live Large with our special holiday wine cocktails and mix up a sensational season.

The Great Pumpkin

  • 2 oz. FAT bastard Chardonnay
  • 1 oz. cognac
  • ½ oz. simple syrup
  • ½ oz. apple cider
  • 1 heaping teaspoon of spiced pumpkin pie mix

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker

Shake hard and fine strain into a cocktail glass

Hippo in a Pear Tree

  • 2 oz FAT bastard Chardonnay
  • ½ oz Poire Williams (pear brandy)
  • ½ oz maraschino liqueur

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice

Stir and strain into a cocktail glass

Garnish with star anise

Highland Holiday

  • 1-½ oz FAT bastard Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1-½ oz scotch
  • ¼ oz cassis
  • ¼ oz simple syrup
  • dash Angostura bitters

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice

Stir and strain into a cocktail glass

Blue Christmas

  • 2 oz blueberry infused FAT bastard Shiraz*
  • 1 oz apple brandy
  • ½ oz apricot liqueur

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice

Stir and strain into a cocktail glass

*To make blueberry infused FAT bastard Shiraz, steep 3 teabags of blueberry flavored tea with Shiraz for seven minutes