GUEST JUSTIN NOEL

Closing Time Cocktails

Justin Noel is a 20-year beverage and hospitality industry professional, who has graced 4 continents and run bars in Miami, London, New Zealand, Sydney, SE Asia, Greece, and New York. He is current co-owner and partner in Sweetwater Social and Coco & Cru, and former owner of 1534, which was nominated for Worlds Best Cocktail Bar in 2011. Justin is also the current Director of Trade Advocacy for London Essence Co., and has been the national brand ambassador for Espolon Tequila, D'usse Cognac, Mionetto Prosecco, and others. He has launched brands like D'usse Cognac, Avua Cachaca, etc. He has appeared on tv shows, such as Squawk Box, The Today Show, Fox & Friends, etc, and lead educational programs across the US for Bacardi and Jagermeister. Justin is a big advocate of the zero-proof cocktail movement and lover of all agave-based spirits. He loves educating and teaching people how to craft unique cocktails for the right occasion and how to incorporate fresh local ingredients into those cocktails.

Proceeds from Justin’s brunch will go to Another Round Another Rally.

HOW TO SURVIVE A VIRTUAL THANKSGIVING: BOOZY, PUNCHY & SPARKLING WHISKEY COCKTAILS TO GET YOU THROUGH

Canned Cranberry Spritzer, Slow Cooker Punch, Pumpkin Pie Old-Fashioned

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

Whiskey (All cocktails will also work with Dark Rum, Brandy, Cognac or Calvados)

Prosecco or Club Soda

Apple Cider

Canned Cranberry Sauce

Lemons x 2

Oranges x 2

Ginger Root x 1

Whole Cloves

Cinnamon Stick

Star Anise

Nutmeg

Maple Syrup or Honey 

Angostura Bitters

Canned Pumpkin Pie Filling

Sugar

Hot Water

Ice

TOOLS NEEDED

Cocktail Shaker or Mason Jar W/lid or Protein Shaker

Crock-Pot and ladle

Glassware (Martini Glass or Wine Glass, Rocks Glass, Coffee/Tea/Hot Toddy Mug)

Small Cutting Board / Knife

A Bar Towel

Microplane (for fresh Nutmeg)

Bar Spoon, Measuring Spoons

Shot Glass

Chopstick