Okay, okay... I'm a little late to posting for #NationalAppleMonth. I started a new job, and the transition has me SLACKING with the articles. I did, however, take some time this month to celebrate with Crown Royal and their new spokesguy: JB Smoove.
The comedian and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star was a hysterical and gracious host as he introduced Crown Royal's newest flavors: Apple and Vanilla. Precedented by some awesome standup from comedian Chris DiStefano, JB Smoove took to the stage with his own brand of funny and was crowned #TheKingOfFlavor.
Unfamiliar with the taste of Crown Royal (I usually stick to clear spirits) I was surprised and delighted by the cocktails. Check out the recipes below.
- 1.5 Crown Royal Regal Apple
- .75 oz. Ginger Ale
- .5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- Garnish with Lemon Wedge
Instructions: Combine Crown Royal Regal Apple, ginger ale and fresh lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Pour into a rocks glass over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.
- 1.5 oz. Crown Royal Regal Apple
- 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
- .25 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- .25 oz. Simple Syrup
- 2 oz. Ginger Beer
Instructions: Build all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Stir and pour into a collins glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
- 1.5 oz. Crown Royal Vanilla
- 0.25 oz. Simply Syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 3 dashes Orange Bitters
- Orange Peel Twist
Instructions: In old-fashioned glass, combine simple syrup and bitters. Fill glass halfway with ice, then stir. Add enough ice to fill glass. Squeeze orange peel over glass to extract oils, add peel to glass and add whiskey. Stir just until drink is cold and serve.
