Local distillery Middle West Spirits stopped by the Mix Studio Bar with more unique and tasty drink recipes. In honor of the first official day of fall, Brand Ambassador, Kyle Nelson, made 3 cocktails that are perfect for making at home watching football, keeping cozy around the campfire, or sipping and relaxing while listening to the leaves rustling outside on a chilly day. Middle West Spirits focuses on elevating the distinctive flavors of the Ohio River Valley and wants everyone who drinks their spirits to feel like they’re treating themselves, an everyday special occasion! Be sure to check them out by visiting their bottle shop Wednesdays – Saturdays from noon to 6pm at 1230 Courtland Ave. in Columbus or by visiting MiddleWestSpirits.com. Find the recipes for today’s drinks and how-to videos below.
Pumpernickel Chai
- .5oz Middle West Spirits Pumpernickel Rye Dark Whiskey
- 1oz Middle West Spirits Bourbon Cream
- 1.5oz Chai tea (concentrate or brewed)
- Combine ingredients in a tumbler, shake over ice, double strain, and serve in your fanciest glass
- Garnish with a dust of cinnamon
S’mores
- 2.25oz Middle West Spirits Wheat Whiskey
- .75 oz Homemade s’mores syrup (toasted marshmallow, cocoa powder, malted graham cracker, sugar, & water)
- Cardamom bitters
- 1 drop of Laphroaig scotch
- Combine ingredients in a tumbler, shake over ice, double strain, and serve in your favorite coffee or camping mug
Chocolate Orange
- 1oz OYO Barrel-aged Vanilla Bean Vodka
- .5oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao
- 1.5oz Cream de Cacao
- Dash of Orange Bitters
- Combine ingredients in a tumbler, shake over ice, double strain, and serve in a glass over ice
- Garnish with a wedge of chocolate orange if you feel like it