Ring in the holidays like royalty with Crown Royal

It’s that time of year and the holiday parties are in full swing which means that your inner host of yours has some work to do. Whether it’s an after-work affair, a family dinner or your annual naughty or nice bash, planning is key. So if you want to impress, then Crown Royal Canadian Whisky will leave you and your guests feeling like royalty.

Hosting Tips

Consider the last holiday party you attended. Isn’t it great when everything seems so seamless? That’s what being prepared looks like. So here’s a few things to get you started. Cook or order ahead! Free up some closet space, it’s winter after all. The little things make the difference so bring out the scented candles, the décor and anything else you got in storage. Finally, and more importantly, ready the cocktails!

Cocktail Recipes

Given the festivities and all that goes on around it, consider this the time of year to really impress with your cocktail making skills. Here, the Gents have you covered with four recipes featuring Crown Royal Whisky that will be sure to leave your guests impressed.

Royal Punch

Recipe: 0.5 oz. Crown Royal Canadian Whisky, 0.5 oz. bitter orange aperitif, 0.5 oz. cinnamon syrup, 0.5 oz. cranberry juice, 0.75 0z. lemon juice, 1 0z. Pineapple juice, and 1 orange twist.

Black Manhattan

Recipe: 1.25 oz. Crown Royal Black Blended Canadian Whisky, 0.25 oz. sweet vermouth, 0.25 dash bitters, and 1 maraschino cherry.

Old Fashioned

Recipe: 1.5 oz. Crown Royal Fine Deluxe Blended Canadian Whisky, 0.25 oz. bitters, 1 tsp sugar, 1 splash water, 1 slice orange, 1 twist lemon, and 1 maraschino cherry.

King of Manhattan

Recipe: 1.25 oz. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Blended Canadian Whisky, 0.25 oz. sweet vermouth, 1 dash bitters, and 1 maraschino cherry.

Life Hack: Here’s how to Up your Gifting Game

We’ve all been there. There’s a party to go to, you want to gift something original but don’t quite know how to add that personalized touch. Well here’s a life hack that will make you stand out above the rest. Pick up a bottle of Crown Royal that includes a personalized custom label right on the label. Custom labels can be ordered online so give yourself a window of time. You’re welcome.

Did You Know?

The first blend of Crown Royal whisky was crafted from 50 select whiskies, placed into a meticulously crafted piece of glassware and wrapped in a purple robe to commemorate the grand tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939.

About Crown Royal

Crown Royal was made to commemorate the first grand tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. Nestled along the western shore of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba lies the small town of Gimli where Crown Royal is made. Whisky is a spirit distilled from the fermentation of malt – which is barley or rye that has germinated before drying. Find Crown Royal at your local LCBO.

In collaboration with Diageo