By Heatherly Grace Shepherd
As the merry sound of sleigh bells fade and we gather up our sparklers and sequins, it’s time for another round of New Year’s resolutions! I have a long list that I may or may not get around to fulfilling (stick-to-itiveness is also on my list), but the resolution I’m most excited about is: being more social.
I have a bad habit of reclusing into my home office and unintentionally hiding from my friends and family. Despite how much I want to spend time with my loved ones, I just forget to make it happen! Thankfully, my friends at Joss & Main are helping me make my 2023 resolution possible with an at-home bar set.
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I don’t love leaving my house but I love hanging out with my people. Joss & Main sent me a few things to help me get the best of both worlds! Opening my home and hosting is a really exciting way for me to fulfill my social resolution. Having an easy, accessible collection of glassware to serve and entertain my loved ones definitely helps me feel more empowered to reach out and connect with them over drinks. And – they’re beautiful pieces that I’m proud to pull out and use!
I’ve already gotten started on my resolution with a trial-run over the holiday weekend. I made a Winter Sangria in my Viski Belmont Glass Carafe, Prosecco Mint Juleps served in my Viski Gatsby Tumblers and White Snow Cosmos served in my Paneled Coupe Cocktail Glasses. Of course, the magic came together in my Viski Belmont Shaker with my Chelsea Collection Bar Tool Set and Viski Belmont Stirrer.
You can make your own commitment to connect (or reconnect) in 2023 with these Joss & Main home accessories, and with these ice-breaking cocktail recipes below!
Winter Sangria:
1. Combine the following and stir:
- 1 medium-bodied red wine bottle
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup apple brandy
- 1 granny smith apple, diced
- 1 pear, diced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cloves
- 2 springs rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
2. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
3. Stir before serving and top with:
- ginger beer
- fresh cranberries
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 rosemary sprig
4. Enjoy!
Prosecco Mint Julep:
1. In your shaker, muddle:
- 1 mint sprig
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
2. Add 2 ounces of bourbon and shake over ice.
3. Strain and pour over fresh ice.
4. Top with 3 ounces of Prosecco and garnish with a sprig of mint.
White Snow Cosmo:
1. In a shaker, combine:
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 6 ounces white cranberry juice
2. Run a lime around your glass and rim with sugar.
3. Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
