Drink of the Day: Black Cherry Bourbon + coke

By SOMDATTA SENGUPTA

Dec. 2 and the skies get dark earlier.

The BRIGHTER side to that — Christmas lights are on.

On the way back from work, it is a pretty sight to see the neighborhood light up with holiday spirit.

Tonight we celebrate the community spirit found in one's own nook of the world during the holidays.

The drink, Black Cherry Bourbon + coke, is a contribution from our team member Greg.

To prepare this, mix 1 part Jim Beam Red Stag Bourbon with 2 parts coke or cherry coke. Then add ice and stir.

According to Greg, this drink is a great twist of the classic whiskey and coke.

While you enjoy your drink, check out more recipes at the Red Stag site.

Oct. 10: Drink of the Day

Sweet Carolina Sweet Tea

2 parts Sweet Carolina Sweet Tea
2 parts lemonade on ice

Oct. 9: Drink of the Day

Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay

Store Manager Ray Kimble says this wine is crisp, lean, dry and refreshing, with copious amounts of lemon oil, guava and nectarine aromas.According to the official Beringer Web site, it’s Chardonnay vineyards span several sub-appellations in southern Napa Valley, where fog from the San Pablo Bay works its way north each afternoon during the growing season, cooling the vineyards and allowing a longer maturation period. The cooler vineyards to the south produce grapes with crisp apple, pear and citrus characteristics, while vineyards closer to Yountville yield Chardonnay with a rich texture, and tropical fruit and pineapple aromas and flavors.

Oct. 8: Drink of the Day

Watermelon Martini

3 ounces vodka
3 ounces fresh watermelon puree
1.5 ounce sweet & sour
1.5 ounce lime juice

Oct. 7: Drink of the Day

Honey Beer

1/2 glass Leinenkugel Honey Weiss
1/2 glass Leinenkugel Berry Weiss

The Leinenkugel Honey Weiss, brewed by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is an American Pale ale.

With wheat malt, cluster hops and a hint of Wisconsin honey this beer has a clean, crisp and slightly sweet taste, according to the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.

The Leinenkugel Berry Weiss on the other hand has a unique color and is brewed with pale and wheat malts, cluster hops and flavored with a blend of blackberries, elderberries and loganberries.

Oct 5: Drink of the Day

Otter Creek Octoberfest

This medium-bodied beer starts sweet, then you get faint sour/bitterness, finishing sweet

— Ray Kimble, Store Manager
Spirits Unlimited Middletown