Food: Get the kids in bed, relax and enjoy these 5 cocktail recipes.
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread cheer than with some delightful Christmas cocktails? Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or winding down after a busy day with the kids, these five recipes are sure to add a spirited touch to your celebrations. Let's dive into the world of flavours and merriment!
Cranberry Mule Sparkler.
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz cranberry vodka
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- Ginger beer
Instructions:
Fill a copper mug with ice.
Add vodka and lime juice, then top with ginger beer.
Stir gently and garnish with a slice of fresh cranberry for a burst of color.
Spiced Apple Cider Punch.
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 4 oz apple cider
- 1 oz cinnamon syrup
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick for a professional looking touch.
Gingerbread Cookie-tini
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz gingerbread syrup
Instructions:
Rim a martini glass with crushed digestive biscuits.
Shake ingredients with ice, then strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a small gingerbread cookie for a festive flair.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Delight.
- Ingredients:
- 2 oz peppermint schnapps
- 4 oz hot chocolate
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
Prepare hot chocolate according to preference.
Stir in peppermint schnapps and top with whipped cream.
Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top for an indulgent treat
Cranberry Mimosas
-1 lime, halved
-2 tbsp sugar
-240 ml sweetened cranberry juice
-1 bottle Prosecco
-12 fresh cranberries
-4 small sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions:
Rim Champagne flutes with lime and dip in sugar. Pour 60ml cranberry juice into each glass and top with Champagne.
Use a toothpick to poke a hole through cranberries. Thread rosemary skewer through cranberries and garnish mimosas.