The holidays are fast approaching and you know what that means? It's time to start planning your holiday party menu! But, with so many recipes out there, it can be hard to pick the one that suits you best. Fortunately for you, we've got just the thing: our top picks for holiday cocktails in 2021. We're sure these festive cocktails will help make your next event unforgettable!
For alcohol-free holiday recipes, check out this blog.
Gingerbread Martini
Ingredients:
- 90ml - Sapling vodka
- 90ml - Irish Cream
- 2 tsp. Gingerbread Syrup
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 60ml - Cream
Method:
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake it well. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies.
Super Simple Eggnog
Recipe - Black Cow Vodka
Ingredients:
- 225ml Black Cow Christmas Spirit
- 3 eggs
- 75g caster sugar
- 300ml full fat milk
- 150ml double cream
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
Method:
Grab two bowls from the cupboard, crack your eggs and separate the yolks from the whites into their respected bowls.
Whisk the egg yolks and half of the sugar until light and frothy. Add the milk, cream, Black Cow Christmas Spirit, and spices. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Then whisk the egg whites and the rest of the sugar until fairly stiff.
Fold the egg whites and alcohol mixture into the yolk bowl, combining everything together and gently whisk one last time. Pour into a sealable bottle and store in the fridge to chill until ready to serve.
When serve, add a light dusting of cinnamon powder and grating of nutmeg.
Sloesecco
Recipe - Warner's Distillery
Sloesecco? Yep, it is super easy to make, it's bloomin' delicious and brings some festive mood in the house!
Ingredients:
- 25ml Warner's Sloe Gin
- Prosecco
Method:
Pour your Sloe Gin into a flute glass. Top up with your fave Prosecco and enjoy!
The Reverend's Negroni
Recipe - Reverend Hubert
A fantastic winter version of the Italian classic.
Ingredients:
- 30ml Reverend Hubert Winter Gin Liqueur
- 30ml Sweet vermouth
- 30ml Campari
- A twist of clementine zest
Method:
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled glass over ice. Garnish with a slice of clementine zest, twisted to release the oil.
The Wibble
Recipe - Portobello Road Gin
The WIbble is a fresh take on gin sour but with a distinct hit of fresh berry flavours.
Ingredients:
- 30ml Portobello Road London Dry
- 30ml Portobello Road Sloeberry & Blackcurrant
- 30ml Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice
- 10ml Lemon Juice
- 10ml Blackcurrant liqueur
- 5mls Sugar Syrup
Method:
Add all ingredients to an ice filled shaker and shake well. Strain into a glass (coupe or sours glass will be a perfect fit). Garnish with a lemon twist.
Kumquat Margarita
Recipe - FAIR
This Fair Kumquat Liqueur is the perfect Triple Sec alternative as it with more citrus flavours, less sugar, and less alcohol content. So, next time you're in a mood for Margarita, try it with this liqueur, you won't regret it.
Ingredients:
- 50ml of Tequila or Mezcal
- 20ml of FAIR Kumquat Liqueur
- 10ml of lime juice
Method:
Add the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. Then stir the cocktail into a coupette glass and garnish with a lime wedge or a rosemary sprig.
Vermouth Rum Manhattan
Manhattan is a classic. But have you tried it with Don Q rum?
Recipe - Don Q Rum
- 2½ oz Don Q Vermouth Cask Finish
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1 Cherry
Method:
Stir rum, vermouth and ice. Strain into a chilled Manhattan cocktail glass. Garnish with cherry.
The Queen's Knees
Add a little sparkle to your holiday mood with this amazing tipple from Avallen!
Ingredients:
- 30ml Avallen Calvados
- A teaspoon of your local honey⠀
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Champagne⠀
Method:
Add ingredients (except the champagne) to a cocktail glass (martini/coupe style). Stir with a teaspoon until the honey has dissolved. Top with chilled champagne and add a small orange peel for extra dazzle. ⠀
