December 23rd 2023.
When it comes to hosting a Christmas party, a few signature cocktails are sure to impress everyone. You don't need to be an expert mixologist to create something special either: with readily-available spirits and a few extra ingredients you can get from most shops, it's easy. To give you some inspiration, we asked drinks brands to share their favourite seasonal serves.
Take the French 75, for example. This one adds a literal twist to the classic glass of champagne, and you can make the gin and lemon part in batches ahead of time, topping guests' glasses up with fizz as they arrive to save time in the kitchen. All you need is 25ml of No. Ten gin, 15ml of lemon juice, 5ml of sugar syrup, champagne and lemon for garnish.
If you're looking for something a bit different, then the Tiny Ten is a nice alternative for the G&T crowd. To make this, add 15ml of grapefruit syrup, 35ml of No. Ten gin, 10ml of fresh grapefruit juice and 50ml of sparkling wine to a shaker with ice. Then strain into a coupette glass and top with cold sparkling wine of your preference, before garnishing with a coin shaped piece of peel.
For a warming recipe, try the Midnight Maple. This is by Kate McGraw, Johnnie Walker Brand Ambassador for Australia, and should be served in a Nick and Nora martini glass. To make the homemade bitters, combine the bottle of Angostura Bitters with the dried fruit, cinnamon sticks and ginger, infuse for up to 24 hours, strain and serve. Then add all your ingredients into the glass with ice and stir for 30 seconds to combine. Finish off by garnishing with a slice of orange.
If you're partial to Biscoff, the Biscoff It's Christmas recipe from Manahatta bar is slightly more labour intensive but extra impressive. To make the syrup, add the ingredients to a heat-proof mixing jug and stirring until the biscuit has fully dissolved. Once this has cooled, repeatedly pass through a sieve until no solids are left and store in the fridge for use within three days. As guests arrive, shake up your syrup with the rest of the ingredients and some ice for between 10 and 15 seconds to emulsify.
Finally, the Orchard Vodka Mule from Dutch Barn is nice and easy. This can go in any wine glass or a short glass if you'd prefer. Simply build the ingredients over ice, stir and serve.
These recipes will help you serve up a storm this Christmas, just make sure to imbibe responsibly to avoid the dreaded festive hangover. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing email.
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