Say “Oui” to Après-Ski

No snowy mountain range or powdery slopes in sight? Don’t let that stop you from putting your feet up, and treating yourself to an uplifting après-ski cocktail! One sip of a tempting hot toddy or cozy chilled cocktail and it’s easy to imagine you’re lounging fireside in a ski resort lodge.—with no chance of a cast on your ankle!

While we know a thing or two about bunny slopes, we’re truly trail-blazing experts when it comes to everything in refreshment territory. Just go by your nearby Spec’s to gather ingredients for the wintery wonderful cocktails below.

Black Run
¾ oz cognac
¾ oz bourbon
1 oz red wine
¾ oz cinnamon syrup
½ oz lemon juice
2 oz hot water
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Cinnamon stick for garnish

Combine all ingredients except water in a mug and stir. Add water and garnish with cinnamon stick.

Avalache Martini
¾ oz vanilla vodka
1 oz dark crème de cacao
1 oz irish cream liqueur
3 oz hot chocolate
Mini-marshmallows for garnish

Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with mini-marshmallows. Enjoy!

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