DRINK RECIPES FOR EPISODE #55: Tennessee Rose and Hot and Nutty Whiskey Sours

For this week's episode of The Vodka Press podcast, I recommended two cocktails perfect to indulge in after a long day of holiday shopping - regardless of whether that shopping was done in the stores or online.

Tennessee Rose (according to foodandwine.com)

• 2 oz Whiskey
• 3 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
• 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 oz Crème de Cassis
• (optional) Garnish w/ a lemon wedge and edible rose petals

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Hot and Nutty Whiskey Sours (according to marthastewart.com)

• 3/4 cup Walnut-flavored liqueur
• 1 1/2 cups Whiskey
• 3/4 cup Simple syrup
• 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 4 Cinnamon sticks