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Having grown up in Phoenix, I am quite familiar with all the resorts and spas located in Scottsdale. They are a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Today, we bring you a couple holiday cocktails from the R Bar at Camelback Inn JW Marriott Resort & Spa (located in Scottsdale).
Image: Camelback Inn
R Bar is offering a selection of holiday cocktails created by Director of Beverage Trudy Thomas which highlight seasonal ingredients such as egg nog and cranberries. Here are a couple recipes that you are sure to love.
Gingersnap Egg Nog Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Canton Ginger Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Disaronno
- 2 ounces Egg Nog
- 1 pinch Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 ea Ginger Snap Cookie garnish
Directions:
In a mixing glass combine all ingredients then add ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed in cinnamon sugar. Garnish with a ginger snap cookie or touille.
Cranberry Spice Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Partida Reposado
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
- 3/4 oz Velvet Falernum
- 1 1/2 ounces lime sour
- 11 cranberries (reserve 3 for garnish)
- superfine sugar for rim
Directions:
In a mixing glass muddle fresh cranberries with lime sour add remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a margarita glass rimmed in sugar. Garnish with a pick of cranberries.
R Bar’s outdoor areas include couches, restaurant seating, live music, water features, and a circular fire pit. Next time you are in the Scottsdale area, drop by for a drink.
