Give The Gift of Spirit This Season

This post has been sponsored by Pernod Ricard USA. 

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The holiday season is officially here, and I couldn’t be more excited. I love the holidays for so many reasons, but my top three reasons are: 1. Getting to spend extra time with my sweet family, 2. A great excuse to play dress up and get festive, and 3. All of the delicious food and drinks! And, speaking of delicious food and drinks…there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a glass (or two!) of your favorite scotch, whiskey, or a craft cocktail.

Take it a step further by turning it into a gift for co-workers, friends, and family. (Because bonding over a great drink is a timeless holiday tradition, and what better way to keep the party going than with a bottle of their favorite drink?) It’s something they’ll definitely be happy to see under their tree!

I’ve teamed up with Pernod Ricard USA to showcase some of their amazing and delicious high-quality products that you can use as gifts for loved ones this season. For those who aren’t familiar with Pernod Ricard, they’ve made a name for themselves in the industry by offering the largest portfolio of the finest spirit (and gift!) offerings. With iconic products like Martell® Blue Swift, The Glenlivet® 14 Year Old, Chivas® Regal 13 Year Old, Avión Reserva 44, and Jameson® Black Barrel, it’s no surprise why they’re a favorite go-to during the holiday season. Make the cocktail connoisseurs and scotch lovers in your life proud by surprising them with unique, luxury gifts this holiday season that also pack exceptional taste! Like the following:

Jameson® Black Barrel: Triple distilled, twice charred Irish whiskey with exceptional smoothness. Perfect for friends who love a good old fashioned. 

Martell® Blue Swift:

The first-ever spirit drink made of cognac VSOP and finished in bourbon casks. With fresh notes of ginger and white candied fruits, it’s sure to surprise the sweetest of tooths! 

Chivas® Regal (13 Year Old-Limited edition bottle):

Blended scotch whiskey in a limited-edition bottle. Manchester United + scotch fans are in for a treat.

Glenlivet® (14 Years Old):

Single Malt Scotch selectively finished in ex-cognac casks. It’s the first of its kind with an incredibly smooth finish.

Avión Reserva 44:

Avion Agave is hand-selected and estate-grown at 7,000 feet above sea level with hints of cinnamon, dried fruits, and eucalyptus. A delicious option for friends or co-workers that love a great tequila. 

Pick up the perfect gifts in-store or buy online at a Total Wine, Spec’s, Twin Liquors near you!

They serve as the perfect gift for holiday moments. 

Keep the festivities going!! Nathan and I love hosting family and friends, and one of our favorite ways to keep the holiday spirit (haha, get it?) alive is by crafting delicious seasonal cocktails to enjoy with them! Nate is definitely the cocktail expert in this household (I like to play assistant bartender), and he made the most delicious Campfire Toasted Marshmallow Cocktail the other night! It’s so easy to make and is sure to impress your cocktail loving friends. You HAVE to try it!! I’m leaving all the ingredients he used below, along with the steps on how to make them. 

CAMPFIRE TOASTED MARSHMALLOW COCKTAIL

What You’ll Need:

• 1.5 oz Jameson® Black Barrel
• 0.5 oz The Glenlivet® (14 Years Old)
• Marshmallow Simple Syrup (Steps To Make Batch Below)  
• 6 medium-sized Marshmallows
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup raw cane turbinado sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters (optional)
• 1 Orange Peel (optional)

How to Prep:

Step One: Prep the batch of Marshmallow Simple Syrup. Bring 1 cup of water to boil, add 6 medium-sized marshmallows. Once they have dissolved, add 1 cup of raw cane sugar and ½ a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir and let cool. 

Step Two: Combine the above ingredients: Jameson Black Barrel, Glenlivet, Marshmallow Simple Syrup (Nathan used 2 teaspoons per drink), Angostura Bitters, and an orange peel in your favorite cocktail glass. 

Step Three: Stir, add ice, garnish with a toasted marshmallow, and ENJOY! 

Bartender Pro Tip: Jameson & Glenlivet are both delicious on their own, served neat and over ice. 

Wishing you a fun and spirit-filled holiday season!

photography by Madeline Harper.