Jul 14 2026
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Happy Hour Recipe

Inspired by Your Father's Moustache
Time35m
Serves4

4pm - 6pm

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Ingredients

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Classic Happy Hour Platter (serves 4)

Easy Citrus Whiskey Sour (per pitcher for 4)

Non-alcoholic Sparkling Citrus (pitcher)

Condiments & Finishing Touches

Method

Classic Happy Hour Platter (serves 4)

  1. 1

    Prep produce and cheeses

    Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Cut cheeses into bite-size cubes and arrange on a wooden board or platter in separate clusters so guests can identify varieties.

  2. 2

    Arrange cured meats

    Fan the thinly sliced salami or cured meats near the cheeses in loose rolls or folds for easy grabbing.

  3. 3

    Add marinated items and nuts

    Place mixed olives and marinated artichoke hearts into small bowls and set them on the platter. Scatter roasted nuts in a small pile or bowl.

  4. 4

    Bread and crackers

    Slice the baguette into 12 slices (or arrange crackers). Toast the baguette lightly if desired and place near the cheeses.

  5. 5

    Finishing touches

    Drizzle 2 tsp honey over the goat cheese portion (if using) and spoon 2 tsp mustard into a small ramekin. Sprinkle the platter lightly with chopped fresh herbs, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper over the cheese and tomatoes.

Easy Citrus Whiskey Sour (per pitcher for 4)

  1. 6

    Make simple syrup (if not ready-made)

    Combine equal parts sugar and water (for this recipe 4 fl oz syrup requires about 2 fl oz sugar and 2 fl oz water by volume). Heat gently until sugar dissolves, cool to room temperature, and chill. (If you have pre-made, skip this step.)

  2. 7

    Juice lemons

    Juice fresh lemons to obtain 6 fl oz (about 3–4 medium lemons). Strain seeds and pulp if you prefer a smoother cocktail.

  3. 8

    Build the pitcher

    In a large pitcher, combine 12 fl oz bourbon, 6 fl oz fresh lemon juice, and 4 fl oz simple syrup. Stir to combine.

  4. 9

    Chill and serve

    Fill cocktail shaker or a separate container with ice. Pour 4–6 oz of the mixed cocktail over ice in a shaker and shake 8–10 seconds; this chills and dilutes briefly. Strain into 4 rocks glasses over large ice cubes (one large cube each) or fill glasses with fresh ice. Garnish each with a lemon twist or wheel. Serve immediately.

Non-alcoholic Sparkling Citrus (pitcher)

  1. 10

    Juice fruit

    Juice fresh orange(s) to yield about 6 fl oz and juice one lemon to get 1 fl oz. Strain if desired.

  2. 11

    Assemble mocktail

    In a pitcher, combine the orange juice, lemon juice and 1 fl oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste). Add chilled sparkling water (24 fl oz) and stir gently to preserve carbonation.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Pour into 4 glasses filled with ice or over large ice cubes. Garnish with an orange slice each and serve immediately.

Condiments & Finishing Touches

  1. 13

    Set out condiments

    Place the honey, mustard, and any extra herbs in small bowls or spoons near the platter for guests to add to their plates.

  2. 14

    Final check

    Taste one cheese and the cocktail/mocked drink and adjust salt, pepper or syrup sweetness as desired. Replenish ice and rotate items so everything stays fresh during the 4pm–6pm happy hour window.

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