After a day on the slopes or in the backcountry, nothing quite beats a warm beverage in hand surrounded by “cheers.” Thanks to the crew at Breckenridge Distillery, they created the ultimate après in the backcountry collection. For just $30, you can buy the ultimate cocktail kit ready to go in your backpack. We recently tested the distillery pack by trying out some of our favorite recipes. I really loved the hot smoked cider as I tend to sway toward cider beverages in general. It was very easy to serve up each of the drinks. If you have hot water nearby, the hot tea’s and Ciders were ideal. If you were out in the snow, the Old Fashioned was perfect!
Thanks to Breckenridge Distillery, you can try one of these snow-capped recipes next time you hit the slopes, the lodge, or the parking lot.
Snowball Old Fashioned
2 oz Breckenridge Bourbon
1/4 oz maple syrup
*3 drops of bitters
*Orange zest
*Dehydrated cherries
Chill with a snowball
Combine all ingredients and stir. Add Snowball to your cocktail.
Backcountry Tea
1 oz Breckenridge Vodka
6 oz hot water
Teakoe Tea – Try it with the Berry Bodacious or the Nirvana Limòn Teas
Honey stick, clip one end and put open end down
Add a squeeze of lemon for added flavor
Hot Smoked Cider
1.5 oz Breckenridge Spiced Whiskey
Apple cider packet
6 oz hot water
*Smoke using a cinnamon stick
Check out their blog for additional recipes here.
