By Boutique Handbook writers
From a festive twist on the classic Margarita to a Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini, try these easy Christmas co*cktail recipes at home.
Some don’t require equipment, but if your home bar is in need of an upgrade we recommend investing in a co*cktail Making Set by Twice Element which has everything you’ll need.
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Easy Christmas co*cktail Recipes
Christmas Margarita
The team at Cointreau have come up with a festive twist on the classic Margarita – and it looks simple but fabulous once served.
Serves 1
Ingredients
30 mlCointreau
50 mlBlanco Tequila
20 mlFresh Lime Juice
6 dropsAromatic Bitters
Method
Make a cinnamon-sugar rim on your glass. Pour all ingredients directly into a co*cktail shaker. Shake vigorously before straining. Serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and enjoy.
Christmas Stocking Spritz
This Christmas co*cktail recipe is from London EDITION Hotel’s barman Arnaud Volte, who thinks brandy is the perfect festive aperitif.
Serves 1
Ingredients
35ml Bardinet French Brandy
10ml Orange Liqueur (such as Cointreau)
5ml Caramel Syrup (such as Monin)
Very cold Champagne
Method
Stir ingredients for 10 seconds with some ice (except the champagne) and strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne. Pairs well with olives, roasted meats, hard cheeses and vegetables.
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Mistletoe Mule
The London Essence Company, who make luxurious tonics, sodas and gingers, have created this Mistletoe Mule, which has a festive kick and is under 150 calories.
Serves 1
Ingredients
25ml of your favourite Spiced Rum
50ml Mulled Wine
London Essence Ginger Beer
Method
Stir the rum and mulled wine together and top with the London Essence Ginger Beer. Serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Keep chilled with large ice cubes.
Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini
The team at Mr Black have given us an updated Christmas twist on a Boutique Handbook favourite – the Espresso Martini. And it’s Chocolate Orange flavoured.
Serves 1
Ingredients
45ml Mr Black Coffee Amaro
30ml Vodka
30ml Fresh Espresso
15ml Giffard Creme De Cacao
Method
In a co*cktail shaker add all ingredients, as well as a fresh orange peel. Add ice and hard shake. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with grated chocolate. This method of shaking with fresh citrus peel is called a ‘Regal Shake’.
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1847 Champagne co*cktail
Alessio Aufiero, Head Mixologist at Searcys restaurant, has created a new fizz co*cktail for Christmas 2020. It’s called the Searcys 1847 – and here’s how to make it.
Serves 1
Ingredients
20ml Sipsmith vodka
15ml Grand Marnier
5ml Elderflower Liqueur
Searcys Selected CuvéeBrut
Method
Build all the ingredients in a champagne flute and top up with Searcys Selected CuvéeBrut. Top with a 23ct edible gold leaf (optional).
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King’s Pear-Ogative
The team at King of Soho Gin have created this super fancy, but so easy to make co*cktail which is sure to impress Christmas guests.
Serves 1
Ingredients
35ml King of Soho London Dry Gin
15ml Grand Marnier
50ml Pear Juice
4 drops Madagascan Vanilla Extract
Method
Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a co*cktail glass. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and a cinnamon stick.
Buy King of Soho London Dry Gin here
GinBramble
A guaranteed festive favourite,TheBotanistGinBramble is theperfectco*cktail to settle in with and is filled with festive fruits and hints of sweet honey.
Serves 1
Ingredients
50mlBotanist Gin
20ml Lemon Juice
15ml Honey Water
Aelder Wild Elderberry Elixir for drizzling
Method
Add all ingredients to a co*cktail shaker, give it a good shake and strain into a glass. Drizzle with Aelder Wild Elderberry Elixir and garnish withbrambleand rosemary.
Bakewell Tart Fizz
This recipe from artisan distillery Roundwood Gin honestly tastes like a Bakewell Tart in liquid form. Here’s how you can make it at home.
Serves 2
Ingredients
60ml Roundwood Cask Aged Sloe Gin
60ml Amaretto
Prosecco or Sparkling Wine
Method
Mix the Sloe Gin and Amaretto together with ice. Once ice cold, strain into a flute glass and top with the fizz. Garnish with a twist of lemon.
Not keen on Amaretto? Try topping your glass of Prosecco with a splash of Sloe Gin for a Royale Fizz instead.
Buy Roundwood Cask Aged Sloe Gin here
Hot Christmas co*cktail
A real winter warmer, this Christmas co*cktail has been created by new rum brand Lost Years and co*cktail blogger Matthias Soberon.
Serves 1
Ingredients
30ml Lost Years Four IslandRum
90ml Hot Coffee
15ml Unsweetened Coconut Milk
15ml Simple Syrup (or alternative sweetener)
Method
Build all the ingredients in a heat resistant glass and stir well to combine.Garnish with whipped cream and cocoa powder.
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