Mixology: Bough By the Fireside Cocktail Recipe
Updated: October 7, 2026
By: Anna Stone, Beverage Manager, Mohonk Mountain House
Each month, Mohonk bartenders compete to create a specialty craft cocktail for the resort. They are given one key ingredient or theme, which must be featured in their seasonal creations. This month’s key ingredient was “Buckwheat Whiskey.” A select group of lucky Mohonk employees gets to taste, discuss, and vote on the winning “Cocktail of the Month,” which can be enjoyed by guests in the Carriage Lounge among a variety of hyper-local draft beers and New York spirits.
Bough By the Fireside
The “Bough By the Fireside” by Melissa Styles is the perfect drink as an after-dinner cocktail. It instantly brings you to a place of comfort and warmth, like relaxing by an evening fireside.
Ingredients
2 shots of Espresso
1.5 oz Buckwheat Whiskey
1 oz Cinnamon Syrup
Dash of Walnut Bitters
Method
Layer all ingredients into an Irish coffee cup. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Discover Mohonk’s Wellness-Inspired Cocktails
At Mohonk Mountain House, enjoying a thoughtfully crafted beverage can also be part of the experience of slowing down, savoring the season, and reconnecting with yourself. While the Bough by the Fireside offers a cozy, fireside-inspired take on a winter cocktail, Mohonk’s beverage program also explores creative ways to bring wellness-minded ingredients and seasonal flavors together.
One example is the Ginger-Chamo Mule, a wellness-inspired cocktail recently featured in Forbes as one of 25 seasonal cocktails to enjoy this fall. The drink brings together Misunderstood ginger whiskey, lime, chamomile tea syrup, and pink apple kombucha for an earthy, zesty take on a classic mule. Ginger brings warm, spicy notes to the cocktail, while chamomile and apple create a softer, more soothing flavor profile. The addition of kombucha adds a bright, lightly tangy finish that complements the flavors of the fall season.
According to Mohonk Beverage Manager Sam Harris, the Ginger-Chamo Mule was created with wellness in mind, combining ginger, chamomile, and apple-forward kombucha in a sophisticated seasonal drink. The cocktail reflects Mohonk’s broader approach to wellness, where food, beverages, movement, mindfulness, nature, and relaxation can all contribute to a restorative mountain getaway.
A Cozy Winter Cocktail Inspired by Our New York Mountain Resort
Even the beverage experience can complement that philosophy. From a warming cup of tea after a day outdoors to a seasonal cocktail enjoyed by the fire or with a view, there are plenty of opportunities to pause and savor the moment. With espresso, cinnamon, and whiskey, Bough by the Fireside is made for the colder months. The drink’s rich flavors pair naturally with a quiet evening indoors, making it a fitting choice for an after-dinner cocktail or a cozy winter gathering.
At Mohonk Mountain House, winter brings its own collection of memorable moments, from outdoor adventures in Upstate NY to relaxing by the fire with a seasonal drink. While you can recreate this cocktail at home, there is something special about enjoying a fireside cocktail after a day spent experiencing the Hudson Valley.
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