 THE RECIPE For one 8oz. hot cocoa 2oz. 504Bananas Foster Rum For a crowd ½ gallon hot cocoa ½ bottle 504Bananas Foster Rum Combine ingredients in pot on low heat, stirring frequently. Serve hot. Garnish with marshmallows and a peppermint stick. THE STORY
Our cofounders Mark and Meagen have a toddler with a Christmas birthday. While he's little before he realizes what a grave injustice this is to his inventory of new toys and deserved birthday attention, his birthday party has been the one time of year that they gather family and friends for a big shindig. Last year, Meagen prepared a stellar platter of sweets with everything from peppermints to marshmallows to cookies. It was the perfect compliment to the mega-sized cheeseburger we cut into pieces like a cake. There's no party this year, but there is boozy hot cocoa with all the fun fixin's. All you need is the base of your favorite hot cocoa with the caramelized, cozy spiced notes of 504Bananas Foster. (Just take the booze out for the kids.) To treat yourself in 2020, go crazy with the fun stuff - marshmallows, peppermint, cookies, whipped cream, even caramels.
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 THE RECIPE For one 2oz. 504Bananas Foster 8oz. eggnog For a crowd ½ gallon eggnog ½ bottle 504Bananas Foster Rum Combine ingredients in pot on low heat, stirring frequently. Serve hot. THE STORY
Our good friend, the owner and pastry chef behind the macaron pop-up Violet Sprinkles, takes all the credit for introducing this to our tasting room. We had considered eggnog to be a natural mixer for our 504Bananas Foster, but she really brought it to life. And it pairs perfectly with a specialty wreath-shaped chocolate mint macaron. Whether store-bought or homemade eggnog, this is a sure hit for any eggnog lover.
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This fall, Happy Raptor Distilling fulfilled a long-term goal and finally started our own rain garden on the distillery's patio. We have plenty more to do, but we're especially proud of the herbs, citrus, and pepper plants that provide regular ingredients for our bartenders - especially when we're in a pinch! Our habanero plant inspired a whole range of spicy cocktail specials this season, and the holidays are no exception. This delightful, ruby-colored cocktail is a fun addition to any socially-distanced Zoom holiday mixer, adding exactly the spicy kick you want to feel like you're not actually in your living room in leggings and slippers.  THE RECIPE For one 8oz. apple juice 2 large pinches mulling spices 2oz. 504Bananas Foster Rum For a crowd ½ gallon apple juice ½ carton mulling spices ½ bottle 504Bananas Foster Rum Combine ingredients in pot on low heat, stirring frequently to dissolve spices. Serve hot once all solids are dissolved. THE STORY
We first thought of this simple combination over the summer when we were taste-testing batches of 504Bananas Foster before its official release. It's safe to say we've been waiting a long time to unveil this simple but absolutely wonderful holiday cocktail treat. We quietly and casually introduced this in our tasting room, and it's quickly become the bestselling holiday special on our menu. While it may sound like a risky combo at first, the notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and caramelized banana in our 504Bananas Foster, combined with the apple and cozy spices of the cider, make it exceptionally suited for chilly winter happy hours.  THE RECIPE 2oz. 504Silver 1oz. lime juice 1oz. cranberry simple syrup Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into glass. Garnish with a couple of real cranberries and even a sprig of rosemary if you're extra fancy. Serves 1. To make the cranberry simple syrup: Heat equal parts cranberry juice and sugar in a small pot over a warm stove. Stir occasionally until dissolved. Cool and store. THE STORY
Our cofounder Meagen takes all the credit for this super simple burst of holiday goodness. One of her favorite holiday flavors, cranberry is such a fun reminder of the season. 504Silver and the sugars from the simple syrup cut through any overly tart notes from the cranberry juice, while the lime uplifts the whole cocktail in a wonderful way.  Every single 504Rum holiday cocktail special of the season is here. If we can make it in our tasting room, you can make it at home! If you're bartender this year, don't forget to stock up on any 504Rum products in our tasting room or in stores. In case you'd rather someone else handle that thank you, we can pre-batch anything to go. All you have to do is pick the cocktail up from our tasting room in 2-serving, 4-serving, or even gallon containers and call it done.
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