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New Year Magic with Old St. Croix
We’ve gathered four delicious and easy-to-make cocktails that bring a festive twist to New Year’s Eve with Old St. Croix Black Barrel.
Delight your guests
Cocktails, Desserts, and Historic Flavors
Delight your guests with an indulgent Rum Cream dessert, a refined glass of Non Plus Ultra alongside coffee, or cocktails that bring the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to your celebration. We’ve gathered four delicious and easy-to-make cocktails that bring a festive twist to New Year’s Eve with Old St. Croix Black Barrel.
The Perfect Addition to Your New Year’s Party
As the new year approaches, there are many ways to celebrate – but one ingredient shines in many unforgettable festivities: the golden, barrel-aged drops crafted from sugarcane in the West Indies and Central America! With its sweetness and warm tropical notes, Old St. Croix can be the secret ingredient that makes your New Year’s Eve extra special.
Old St. Croix in Desserts
Desserts and Old St. Croix are a match made in heaven. Consider serving a classic rum cake infused with the rich and complex flavours of Non Plus Ultra Very Rare, featuring notes of caramel, vanilla, and citrus. Or try caramelized pineapple flambé, where a splash of Black Barrel enhances the tropical notes and adds a touch of the Caribbean to your dish. How about a luxurious Tiramisu with a twist of Rum Cream? Sweet, silky, and irresistible. For a cold dessert option, create homemade vanilla ice cream with Old St. Croix-marinated raisins for a sweet and aromatic finish.
Perfect Pairings with Coffee
After dinner, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the company. A cup of coffee paired with a glass of Non Plus Ultra Very Rare or XO Reserve 175 Years Anniversary is the ideal choice for guests who appreciate a barrel-aged blend. The perfect combination of creamy sweetness and subtle rum notes is found in our Rum Cream with a touch of caramel and sea salt. Having these bottles on the table ensures a fantastic atmosphere.
New Year’s Cocktails with Black Barrel
Cocktails are a festive way to celebrate New Year’s, and with Old St. Croix’s Black Barrel, you can easily create magical versions of classic drinks. Here are three festive recipes to suit every taste…
- Sweet, Ginger, Lime
- 2 min
- Easy
Stormy New Year
• 1 lime • 1.5 cl tonic syrup • 10-12 cl premium ginger beer • Top with Black Barrel Build the drink directly in a highball glass filled with ice. Squeeze one lime over the ice. Optionally, add a few drops of ginger bitters. Top with a few more ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint. Cheers
- Sweet, Lime
- 2
- Easy
Riising Daiquiri
5 cl Black Barrel 2 cl Fresh lime juice 1 cl Simple syrup (1:1) Cut the lime and squeeze the juice into a shaker filled with ice. Add Black Barrel, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Pour the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of lime.
- Orange, Lime
- 4
- Easy
Riise a Silver Daisy
• 5 cl Black Barrel • 1 cl Simple syrup • 2 cl Fresh lime juice • 1.5 cl Orange curaçao • 2 dashes Angostura bitters • 6 cl Cold dry sparkling wine Mix Black Barrel, syrup, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, and Angostura bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake, shake, and then pour it into a glass. Top it off with cold sparkling wine. Cheers! 🥂
A Historic Toast
Serving blends from Old St. Croix is more than just a taste experience – it’s a tribute to history. With roots dating back to 1838 and a dedication to quality and adventure, our blends bring a unique story to your table. Make them a part of your New Year’s tradition.
Order your bottles now and make this New Year extraordinary!
A taste for any occasion
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175 Years Anniversary
In 2013, we marked 175 years since Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise first opened his Apothecary Hall on Saint Thomas in the Danish West Indies.
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Thin Blue Line
When you enjoy this blend, you're also supporting Thin Blue Line Denmark — a nonprofit organization that helps current and former police officers who have been physically or mentally injured in the line of duty.
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Christmas Edition
In the former Danish West Indies, Christmas was celebrated just like in the North – with hymns, holiday stories, and dancing around the tree, even if it had to be shipped across the Atlantic.
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Port Cask
If you enjoy deep, complex flavors with a hint of fruity elegance, Old St. Croix XO Reserve - Port Cask is an excellent choice.
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Ambre d`Or
“Ambre d’Or” means “golden amber” – a nod to both the radiant hue and the luxurious quality of this exclusive blend.
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Superior Cask
When it comes to remarkable blends, the choice of casks makes all the difference. Each oak barrel brings its own personality while carrying subtle notes from the wines it once held—often port or sherry.
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1888 Copenhagen Medal
Old St. Croix XO Reserve - 1888 Copenhagen Medal is a modern tribute to the blend awarded a medal at the Great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888 – a proud moment for the family of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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Haakon Royal Reserve
In the late 1800s, a special friendship bloomed in the Danish West Indies—between two young men: the future King Haakon VII of Norway and Valdemar Riise, son of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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Founders Reserve 44,5%
A collectors item. The first of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 44,3%
A collectors item. The second of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 44,8%
A collectors item. The third of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 45,1%
A collectors item. The fourth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Founders Reserve 44,4%
A collectors item. The fifth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Founders Reserve 45,5%
A collectors item. The last of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Explorer Edition
Fans and collectors are treated with a limited edition blend in tribute to researchers and explorers.
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XO Legacy Reserve
150 years ago, Danish pharmacist and adventurer Albert Heinrich Riise introduced spirits from the West Indies to the world under the name Old St. Croix – a tribute to the lush Caribbean island of St. Croix, renowned for its sugarcane cultivation.
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Black Barrel Navy Spiced
Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced was developed in close collaboration between our Master Distiller and experienced bartenders — with one goal in mind: to elevate your cocktails.
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Naval Cadet
Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy - Naval Cadet was created in collaboration with the Cadet Association of the Royal Danish Naval Academy – the world’s oldest naval officer school, founded in 1701.
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Navy Frogman
Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy - Frogman was created as a tribute to the Danish Frogman Corps – an elite unit whose courage and strength help secure the safety we often take for granted.
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Navy Strength
Throughout history, spirits and seafaring have gone hand in hand—along with a fair share of trickery and dilution. To ensure quality, sailors came up with a simple test: they poured the spirit onto gunpowder and lit it.
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Navy Bitter
A tasteful Bitter with the taste of gentian root, quinine, bitter orange, coffee beans and a touch of vanilla.
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The Original Navy
When Albert Heinrich Riise began his production in the Danish West Indies in 1838, the Danish navy was among his first loyal customers.
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The Frigate Jylland
Enjoying this blend means supporting the preservation of an iconic piece of Danish maritime heritage – the Frigate Jylland.
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Family Reserve
Old St. Croix Family Reserve was first created in 2015 for a major Riise family reunion – a private gathering that takes place every five years.
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Non Plus Ultra Very Rare
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Very Rare is only produced when our Master Distiller identifies casks of truly exceptional quality from the finest distilleries in the Caribbean.
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Non Plus Ultra Black Edition
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Black Edition is the most intense expression in the series. Crafted from selected casks sourced from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean.
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Non Plus Ultra Ambre d’Or Excellence
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Ambre d’Or Excellence is the most elegant expression in the series – named for its amber-golden glow and sweet dessert wines.
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Platinum Reserve
A.H. Riise Platinum is created from small batch of unique rum. The heart of the blend is two Solera aged rums from aged casks.
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Centennial Celebration
A tribute blend not only to A.H. Riise, but also to the indigenous population of the islands as well as the Danish colonists.
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Signature
Signature is created as a tribute to the man behind our brand—the visionary pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise (1810–1882), who journeyed to the Caribbean driven by a spirit of discovery.
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Non Plus Ultra La Galante
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - La Galante is named after Columbus’ ship Santa Maria La Galante, which carried him to St. Croix and the West Indies.
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Black Coral
The 1st blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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Black Larimar
The 2nd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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Black Spinel
The 3rd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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XO Rum Cream Original
A smooth rum cream with a powerful, flavorsome, and sweet, exquisite taste of XO rum
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XO Rum Cream Caramel
A luxurious rum cream with a smooth and sweet taste of XO rum, caramel, and sea salt.
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Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra La Galante is complex, full-bodied, and soft with a spicy taste of orange, creamy vanilla and lemon with gentle notes from oak barrels.