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Cheers to the Season!

Two handcrafted Iron Wolf cocktails to warm up your holiday gatherings.

Article by Michelle Wood

Photography by Courtesy of Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery

Originally published in West Austin City Lifestyle

’Tis the season for something spirited. The Jolly Smash brings a berry-forward burst balanced by mint and lime, while the Hotscotch Cold Brew combines whiskey, coffee, and cream for a sip that warms the season. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, each sip is a reminder that the best moments are shared over great drinks.

HOTSCOTCH COLD BREW

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Hotscotch Whiskey

  • ½ oz Triple Sec

  • 2.5 oz strong cold brew coffee

  • 1 oz heavy cream

  • Orange peel for garnish

Directions:

  1. Fill a glass with ice and add whiskey and Triple Sec.

  2. Pour in cold brew coffee and stir gently.

  3. Slowly pour heavy cream over the back of a spoon to float on top.

  4. Garnish with an orange peel twist and serve immediately.

JOLLY SMASH

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Iron Wolf Select Bourbon (sub for Iron Wolf Vodka or Gin)

  • 1.5 oz berry juice (V8 blueberry/pom or pure blackberry/raspberry)

  • ½ oz mint & lime simple syrup

  • 3.5 oz black cherry seltzer (or any berry soda)

  • 2–3 blackberries

  • Mint leaves & lime wheel for garnish

Directions:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice and add bourbon, berry juice, and mint & lime syrup.

  2. Shake lightly, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.

  3. Top with black cherry seltzer.

  4. Garnish with blackberries, mint, and a lime wheel.

Spirit of the Team

Meet Jordan and Glenda Watters, the husband-and-wife duo behind Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, where whiskey, creativity, and community come together in the heart of the Hill Country. Their passion has built a welcoming space for good friends, great music, and lasting memories. The distillery now features an exclusive on-site cigar lounge, where guests can enjoy premium Dominican cigars from De Gracia & Estévez in a relaxed setting made for sipping and unwinding. Join us and celebrate with the Iron Wolf pack at the Prohibition Repeal Party on Saturday, December 6, from 7–10 PM at 101 Co Rd 409, Spicewood, TX. Tickets are $35.

@ironwolfranchanddistillery | IronWolfRanch.com 

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