Must Mix: Christmas Movie Cocktails

Icenhauer’s, Austin’s popular bungalow bar located on buzzy Rainey Street, Holiday Drink Menu is inspired by film Classics like A Christmas Story and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

These great drinks are created by head bar tender GM Stuart Thompson. Give them a mix!

“You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out”

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Candy Cane Infused Chocolate Vodka
• 2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Creme Liqueur

Preparation: Add all ingredients into shaker over fresh ice. Shake vigorously and strain into coupe glass. Top with candy cane/candy cane pieces.

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Griswold’s Eggnog

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Spiced Rum
• 3/4 oz. Kahlua
• 2 1/2 oz. Eggnog

Preparation: Add all ingredients into shaker over fresh ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.

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Bourbon Buzz Brew

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Coffee and Vanilla House Infused Bourbon
• 2 dashes Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters
• 1 Sugar Cube
• 1/4 oz. Water (To Create Simple Syrup with the Sugar Cube)
• 1 twist of Orange Peel

Preparation: Muddle the sugar cube, water, bitters, and twist in the bottom of glass. Add the bourbon and stir over fresh ice.

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Cousin Eddie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Clove House-Infused Bourbon
• 1/2 oz. Cranberry Liqueur
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 oz. Brut Champagne

Preparation: Combine the clove bourbon, cranberry liqueur, and bitters into a shaker. Shake vigorously over fresh ice and strain into a coupe glass. Top off with champagne.