Holiday Cheers From Our Maker's Mark Diplomat

The local Maker's Mark Distillery Diplomat and USBG Austin member Adam Harris will be hosting an event for USBG members and whisky aficionados next Monday night at the Paggi House. He will be doing an educational event centered on Egg Nog, with the assistance of Paggie House bar manager/USBG member Jeff Boley. Bring your friends and ask them to bring canned goods or other nonperishable foods. All will be donated to a local food bank. Let Adam know you'll be there by dropping him a line at adam.harris(AT)makersmark.com with the subject line "Austin Nog" and tell him how many folks will be in your sleigh.

Here's a little holiday treat from Adam, who in addition to being the Maker's Mark distillery diplomat for our area is also a talented bartender:

"Holiday Julep"
In a Julep cup add:
1 scoop of lignon berry preserves
3/4 pt Heering Cherry Liqueur
1 dash of Fee Brothers barell aged bitters
Mash together gently with the flat end of your barspoon
add 2 pts Maker's Mark
Fill the cup half way with crushed ice and stir well until the cup is frozen over. Add more crushed ice to form a snow cone. In the middle of the cup stick a large, fresh and aromatic stem of rosemary in the ice and place a straw adjacent. Happy Holidays.