"Bleecker Street" & East River Fog

Tune so Nice - Cocktail with Spice:
During the coldest time of the year it's wonderful to be able to create a cozy environment and cuddle up to your loved one(s). A feeling of joy sweeps over you as you're going through the linen closet and spot that particular blanket that has kept you comfort on many a winters night. Pine and cinnamon wafts across your nose as you light the candles from last season. For music a familiar duo will do. A melodic Batman and Robin if you will. Born and raised in the NYC area, Simon and Garfunkel were both touched by the city's magical, magnetic charm and you can certainly feel it in the song "Bleecker Street." The warm tone of vocal harmony and strummed acoustic guitar will certainly set the warm and cozy ambiance you're looking for. You've thoughtfully set out the English toffee, peanut brittle and biscoff cookies. You're almost set, yet there's still one more thing you remember that makes this all complete; the top hat to your snowman, the ribbon on your present or the star on your tree. You need a toasty warm beverage with all the winter spice to take this experience to a new paradigm.

"$30 pays your rent..."

East River Fog:
When those "New York winters are bleeding [you]," one of the best comforts to be had is a hot cup of cheer. As the fog rolls in off the East River bank and settles over Bleecker Street, it feels as though Creeping Death approaches the city. The only deliverance from this dreary chill must be that of ancient ritual. The lambs blood painted on your door is transposed into the scent of cloves and cinnamon in your apple cider. Hearing the gentle simmer begin, you know your spirits will soon be lifted. The ideal spirit to enliven you in this ceremony is the distinct characteristics of añejo tequila. To round out the imperious voices in this liquid poetry, you'll need a sacrament sized pat of (unsalted) butter. Stirring together the creamy, rich rhymes of this benediction in a mug deliver you from the shroud of gloom.

Ingredients:
1.5 oz añejo tequila
6 oz apple cider mix*
1 tbsp (unsalted) butter
Garnish: candy cane

*Cider mix: Gently simmer 1 gallon apple cider with 10 cinnamon sticks and 2 oz whole cloves for 20 min or until fragrant. Take off heat. Add 2 cups orange juice (fresh squeezed if possible). Strain solids (grab a hot pad first).

We hope you cozied up with this song playing as you enjoyed this cocktail. 

Here's to all the forgotten folk music out there that still has a strong hold on our hearts when we let it in.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Henry & Jehiah

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