SONGBIRD CRAFT COFFEE LIQUEUR

To make this magical elixir, we use a ton of locally roasted coffee from Good Folks Coffee in the Shelby Park neighborhood of Louisville. It’s rich and smooth and roasty, with all the complementary flavors you get in a fancy coffee drink, like caramel, vanilla, and chocolate. It’s can be sipped on its own as a digestif, or mixed into cocktails. Try it in a White Russian. Spike a cup of coffee, hot or iced. Pair it with something citrusy, as we do in this recipe for Café à l’Orange.

CAFE A L'ORANGE

1.5 ounces Cardinal Spirits Songbird Coffee Liqueur
1.5 ounces Cardinal Spirits Vodka
Orange peel

Combine coffee liqueur and vodka in a shaker, then add ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into an ice-filled glass. Squeeze an orange peel above the drink to express orange oil. Wipe the peel around the rim of the glass, then use to garnish.

BLACK RASPBERRY BRAMBLE

Infused with whole black raspberries and hibiscus, this 70-proof spirit will change the way you think about flavored vodkas. Black raspberry is a native fruit in these parts, and we're excited to share this mighty berry with the larger public. Try Bramble on the rocks, or use it instead of vodka in a Bramble Mule for a refreshing cocktail. 

BRAMBLE MULE

1.5 ounces Cardinal Spirits Bramble Vodka
1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
Ginger beer, to taste
Lime wedge, for garnish

Add Bramble and lime juice to a copper mug, then fill with ice. Fill with ginger beer and garnish with lime wedge. 

TIKI RUM

Our light, tropical rum has a smooth and fruity profile that is wonderful in a range of drinks, from classic tropical ones to modern cocktails. Wine Enthusiast awarded our Tiki Rum 92 points and a “Best Buy” rating, making it one of the top-rated craft rums on the market. Try it in classic libations like a daiquiri or mojito, or in this refreshing and zippy 92 Points cocktail.

92 POINTS

1.5 ounces Cardinal Spirits Tiki Rum
1 ounce pineapple juice
1/2 ounce ginger syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
2 dashes bitters
1 ounce ginger beer, more or less to taste
Mint sprig, for garnish

Add everything but ginger beer and mint to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice, then top with ginger beer and garnish with mint. 

To make ginger syrup: Peel several chunks of ginger, slice into thin rounds. Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir to dissolve sugar. Add sliced ginger to the saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain ginger slices from syrup before using.