Happy Hour Drink Recipes

This week’s Happy Hour feature will keep you caffeinated well into the weekend! Strong cold brew merges with the delicious froth of Caramel Sweet Foam for a drink that perfectly blends acidity and sweetness.

Cold Brew with Caramel Sweet Foam Drink Recipe | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 04.16

Ingredients:

• Cold brew concentrate
• Caramel syrup
• Milk
• Half and half
• Ice

Process:

1. To create Caramel Sweet Foam: Combine 2 ounces milk, 2 ounces half and half, and 1 ounce caramel syrup in a lidded mason jar; shake well until foamy.

2. Mix cold brew concentrate with water; pour over ice. Add ½ ounce caramel syrup; stir.

3. Top with Caramel Sweet Foam; serve immediately.

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This Friday’s Happy Hour feature is not for the faint of heart. The Derby - named for the longstanding tradition of drinking while betting on horse races - is a deliciously tart drink that packs a powerful punch! 

Derby Drink Recipe | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 04.09

Ingredients:

• Bourbon
• Sweet vermouth
• Grand Marnier
• Lime juice
• Ice

Process:

1. Combine 1 ounce bourbon, ¾ ounce lime juice, ½ ounce sweet vermouth, and ½ ounce Grand Marnier.

2. Shake over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

3. Optional: garnish with lime wedge or mint leaf.

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Please drink responsibly and engage at the legal age designated in your country.

Part drink, part dessert, all delicious! The Affogato - which means “drowned” in Italian - is created by essentially drowning ice cream in espresso.

Affogato Drink Recipe | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 04.02

Ingredients:

• Espresso 
• Vanilla ice cream or gelato
• Optional garnishes: chocolate or caramel sauce, chocolate shavings, sea salt, and/or grated chocolate espresso beans

Process:

1. Use an ice cream scoop to add 2 scoops of ice cream or gelato to a glass.

2. Brew 1 to 2 shots of espresso. The ideal Affogato ratio is 1 shot of espresso per 1 scoop of ice cream.

3. Pour espresso over ice cream and garnish as desired.  

Note: When working with hot beverages, pour the liquid over the ice cream rather than directly into a glass to prevent glass breakage. 

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This week's Happy Hour beverage is perfect for those with a sweet tooth! Combining iced coffee, crushed cookies, and heavy cream, this decadent drink is the Friday treat you deserve.

Cookies & Cream Iced Coffee Drink Recipe | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 03.19

Ingredients:

• Black coffee
• Chocolate sandwich cookies
• Heavy cream
• Ice

Process:

1. Whisk 2 ounces heavy cream until foamy. 

2. Stir in 2 crushed cookies; mix well. 

3. Combine cookies and cream mixture with 8 ounces black coffee; serve over ice.

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Classic and refreshing, an ice cold Gimlet is our drink of choice for this week's Happy Hour! The pairing of lime juice and simple syrup strikes an ideal balance between sweet and tart. Prepare with gin for a traditional Gimlet, or replace with vodka for an update to the flavor profile.  

Gimlet Drink Recipe | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 03.12

Ingredients:

• Gin or vodka
• Lime juice
• Simple syrup
• Ice

Process:

1. Combine 2 ounces gin or vodka, ¾ ounce lime juice, and ¾ ounce simple syrup.

2. Shake over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

3. Serve neat or on the rocks. Optional: garnish with slice of fresh lime. 

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Please drink responsibly and enjoy at the legal age designated in your country.

The ubiquitous Arnold Palmer gets a delicious upgrade! This week's Happy Hour drink recipe is a stylish update to a classic favorite. Fresh blueberry syrup takes this non-alcoholic beverage from ordinary to extraordinary. 

Blueberry Arnold Palmer Drink Recipe | Cloth & Paper Happy Hour 03.05

Ingredients:

• Blueberry syrup
• Lemonade
• Black tea
• Ice

Process:

1. Combine ¼ cup water, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 handful of blueberries.

2. Heat on medium until blueberries soften and mixture thickens; strain if desired.

3. Combine equal parts lemonade and black tea; add blueberry syrup.

4. Stir and serve over ice. Optional: garnish with additional blueberries.

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