What Does Après-Ski Mean?
Après-ski is that special time at the end of the day (or anytime, really) when skiers gather to wind down with a few drinks around the fire, get social, soak in the hot tub, and generally bask in the afterglow of a long day on the mountain.
The tradition of après-ski has been around since people started skiing, and for good reason. It’s cold, your blood is still pumping, and your spirits are high. Winter cocktails made with Stranahan’s Whiskey, the most-awarded American Single Malt, are the perfect accompaniment when you want to share an après-ski moment with good company.
But let’s start with the basics.
The ultimate choice for your après-ski adventures is Stranahan’s Blue Peak. Named for the legendary 13,000-foot peak in Aspen, it’s double-distilled and aged for four years in American oak barrels. On the nose, you’ll get enticingly sweet aromas of brown sugar and baked apples. It unfolds on the palate with toasty, spicy nuances as heady, earthy notes of tobacco, leather, and dried fruit linger through the finish. If you are looking for the best American Single Malt Whiskey, Blue Peak won’t disappoint.
To make it more portable, fill up our leather-bound flask so you can take a sip anytime the mood strikes you.
Après-Ski Cocktails
Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Stranahan’s high-altitude distillation and aging process creates a unique flavor and smoothness not found in any other whiskey. It’s this very method that makes it the perfect spirit to mix your favorite cocktail with!
Need a little inspiration? We’ve got some! Here are a couple of suggestions to make your après-ski cocktails next-level.
Fireside Old Fashioned Infusion Kit
Whiskey lovers know no compromise. When it comes to making the best winter cocktails, you need to start with quality ingredients. But for après-ski, you want it to be easy too, and our Fireside Old Fashioned Infusion Kit is a way for you to have it all. The kit contains everything you need to make the perfect fireside cocktail, and it couldn’t be simpler. You’ll receive a sealable jar with brown sugar, marshmallows, and cacao nibs. Simply fill the jar with your favorite Stranahan’s Colorado whiskey, steep according to instructions, and enjoy!
CAMPFIRE COFFEE
Our Campfire Coffee cocktail is usually made like an espressotini, but it’s just as easily made as a hot drink to enjoy après-ski. Here’s how to do it:
What you’ll need:
- Flask
- Stranahan’s Blue Peak
- Chocolate liqueur (crème de cacao, Godiva, or your favorite)
- Vanilla simple syrup
- Strong coffee or espresso
To make the vanilla simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water. Boil on the stove until the syrup starts to thicken. Steep one whole vanilla bean in syrup until cool (or add 1 tsp vanilla extract). Pour into a mason jar and store for up to two weeks.
Combining all the ingredients in the flask will give you enough for five cocktails.
Add to flask:
- 10 oz Stranahan’s Blue Peak
- 2.5 oz chocolate liqueur
- 2.5 oz vanilla simple syrup
- Fill with hot coffee
Seal the flask and turn a few times to mix. Enjoy when ready!
Visit the Distillery and Experience the Ultimate Winter Whiskey Cocktails
We invite you to visit our distillery in Denver to experience the ultimate in après-ski hospitality and go on a whiskey distillery tour. Can’t make it to the tasting room? Order your favorite Stranahan’s whiskey online and learn how to taste whiskey like a pro at home. How convenient!
