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.