Friday, August 15, 2025

Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for August 2025: Sparkling Wine Whiskey Cocktail

The Effervescence Unleashed Cocktail of the Month for August 2025: The Sparkling Wine Whiskey Cocktail. Simply add the rye whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to a shaker. Shake for 10-20 seconds and top with sparkling wine.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Gin: Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye Whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey if not using the Hot Honey Rye
  • Top with sparkling wine: Russian River Cuvée 2021

The Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye Whiskey is comprised of potstilled 100% rye whisky, three types of local Virginia honey (wildflower, clover, and buckwheat), and an infusion of chile peppers. Catoctin Creek is located in Loudoun County Virginia. SRP is $52.

The Iron Horse Vineyards Russian River Cuvée has multiple layers of meaning. Originally named for the historic Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Meetings in 1985, it also refers to the vineyard’s unique location in the Russian River area, and it is a reference to the 19th century taste of the Tsars for richer bubbly that made Cristal famous. The Russian River is the “richest” in the Iron Horse line up, though still technically brut-level dry.. SRP is $58.




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