I am a big fan of the holidays. It is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. It is wonderful to look back at the year that passed. Then celebrate all the opportunities that are in front of us in the year ahead.

For many of us, the Holidays are about visiting or being visited by Family and friends. These visits very often have cocktails as part of the celebration. You may even go as far as setting up a party-themed cocktail for your guests. If you plan to have a signature drink at your get-together why not include some Hudson Valley Spirits?

How to Put Some Hudson Valley Holiday Spirits into Your Party

Denning's Point Distillery via Facebook
Denning's Point Distillery via Facebook
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When I say Hudson Valley Spirits, I am not talking about some "Scrooge" metaphor, although my favorite modern-day holiday film is Scrooged with Bill Murray. And you know how the story goes. Suppose Scrooged is going to be visited by three Ghosts in other words spirits. I say, why not make the myth and folklore real and make sure you are visited by or go visiting with three local spirits?

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Our region has turned into a hotbed of places making local spirits. It won't be hard to find a place near you. So whether you are hosting the party or going to the guest it might be fun to include a local spirit or two.

The Hudson House & Distillery via Facebook
The Hudson House & Distillery via Facebook
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Who Are Some of the Top Distilleries in the Hudson Valley?

I have found a few places that are tops in the Hudson Valley and they are looking forward to helping you find the right spirits whether they're for your party or the party you will be heading out to. Shop local - Don't be a Scrooge.

In Ulster County, you can stop into The Hudson House & Distillery. If you are in Columbia County you can visit Hudson Valley Distillers. Orange County Distillery has many spirits to choose from and if you are near Beacon, New York stop into Denning's Point.

Where to Find Top Hudson Valley Spirits for Your Holiday Cocktails

Hudson Valley Distilled Spirit Makers

Any time of year is the perfect time to treat yourself to a cocktail made with one of the many fine distilled products you can find around the Hudson Valley. Visit the distilleries, figure out what you like then head home with a Hudson Valley made spirit to mix up your own version of a classic cocktails.

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