It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Nothing makes the festive season better than mixing up your very own Christmas cocktail. Whether you’re a fan of the classics or want to try something new this year, our range of Christmassy serves are sure to bring some yuletide cheer this year.
Some like it hot, and some like it cooold. Our selection of tasty cocktails feature a range of steaming hot toddies and mulled wines as well as sweet, fresh chilled serves. Plus, we’re never ones to stick to the rules, our fun recipes feature a twist on the classics that make them even better, as well as our own creations that you’re sure to love!
1. Matcha "Eggnog"
How can you have Christmas without eggnog? Quite easily I hear you say...We think you’ll change your mind when you’ve tried our Matcha Eggnog cocktail! We’ve taken the classic eggnog, removed most of the egg but kept all the nog!
What you’ll need:
- Gin
- Single cream
- Hemp syrup
- Lemon juice
- Egg white
View the full Macha “Eggnog” cocktail recipe
2. Snowball
If there’s one drink that screams “Christmas” it’s the snowball. You can mix up a simple snowball with Advocaat, lemonade and ice...but where’s the fun in that? We’ve twisted up this classic recipe to bring you something a little bit different and a lot bit tastier than your run of the mill snowball.
What you’ll need:
- Bailey's
- Coconut Purée
- Vanilla Syrup
- Lemon Juice
- Milk (dairy or oat)
- Egg white
View the full Snowball cocktail recipe
3. Buck's Fizz
Christmas mornings are made for Buck’s Fizz, there’s no other time when it’s quite as acceptable to have a cocktail for breakfast! We love the classic mix of prosecco or champagne with orange juice, but let’s be honest - we’ve drunk many of these in our lives. Why not mix it up this year with our tropical take on this Christmas classic, with mango and pineapple puree. Yum!
What you’ll need:
- Orange Juice
- Prosecco/Champagne
Or, try it tropical:
- Mango purée
- Pineapple purée or Juice
- Prosecco/Champagne
View the full Buck’s Fizz cocktail recipe
4. Valencian Hot Toddy
Sugar and spice and all things nice...Need something to warm you up after being out in the winter chill? There’s nothing quite like a Hot Toddy for keeping out the chill this festive season. Plus, if you’ve got a sniffle, there’s no better soothing drink. Classically this drink is made using honey, lemon and whisky, but we’ve dropped the honey and replaced it with our sweet Oleo Saccharum syrup for an added sweet citrus kick. You can of course substitute for honey if you’re a stickler for tradition (or you just prefer a little more sweetness).
What you’ll need:
- Whisky or Dark Rum
- Lemon Juice
- Oleo Saccharum
- Hot water
- Whole spices like cinnamon and clove.
View the full Valencian Hot Toddy cocktail recipe
5. Raspberry Poinsettia
Another must-have Christmas cocktail, the Poinsettia! We absolutely love the traditional cranberry favoured recipe, but why stick to traditional? We’ve swapped out the cranberry for a much sweeter raspberry. Honestly, try this version, you will not regret it!
What you’ll need:
- Raspberry Purée
- Cointreau
- Prosecco
View the full Raspberry Poinsettia cocktail recipe
6. Orange After 8
Why should your after dinner treat be a thin sliver of chocolate when you can have a big glass of cocktail? Our minty After 8 cocktail can be enjoyed at any time of the day, with a smooth and creamy finish complemented by the sweet kick of mint.
What you’ll need:
- Gin
- Creme de Menthé
- Double cream
- Milk
- Oleo Saccharum
- Mint leaves
View the full After 8 cocktail recipe
7. Candy Popper
Who says the kids should have all the fun this Christmas? Mix yourself up a playful drink with our Candy Popper Christmas cocktail recipe. We’ve taken the sweetest strawberry puree, mixed it with even sweeter bubblegum syrup and topped with prosecco, what could be more grown up? But that’s not all, the pièce de résistance is the sweet golden sugar sprinkles or popping candy around the rim of the champagne glass.
What you’ll need:
- Strawberry Purée
- Bubble Gum Syrup
- Prosecco
View the full Candy Popper cocktail recipe
8. Snow Spiked Stiletto
This eye-catching Bellini with a Christmassy twist is sure to get people talking! With edible glitter around the rim of the glass and a little candy cane treat, it’s definitely a crowd pleaser.
What you’ll need:
- Pomegranate Puree
- Rhubarb Syrup
- Prosecco
View the full Snow Spiked Stiletto cocktail recipe
9. Boats & Ho Ho Hos
As delicious as your Christmas roast, this cocktail mixes Jamaican Rum, Campari, Lemon and Earl Grey Syrup for a festive treat everyone will love! Plus, for an extra bit of fun this year - why not serve this cocktail in a gravy boat? Just don’t pour it on your Christmas dinner!
What you’ll need:
- Lemon Juice
- Earl Grey Syrup
- Jamaican Rum
- Campari
View the full Boats & Ho Ho Hos cocktail recipe
10. Christmas in Venice
Everyone loves a Peach Bellini, which is why we've created this festive take on this must have classic. Mix up peach puree with your favourite prosecco and add a splash of spiced syrup for a creative Christmas twist.
What you’ll need:
- Peach Puree
- Spiced Syrup
- Prosecco
View the full Christmas in Venice Cocktail recipe
11. Strawberry Mulled Wine
It’s not really Christmas until you’ve had a big glass of mulled wine! Classic mulled wine is made with red wine, orange juice and spices, served hot. Well, as much as we love the classic blend, it’s not very...cocktaily. So, we’ve given this Christmas tradition a Funkin twist, and we think you’re going to love it - we’ve swapped out the orange for sweet strawberry and lime, and kept the spices simple with our spiced syrup.
What you’ll need:
- 75ml Dry Red Wine
- 25ml Strawberry Purée
- 25ml Spiced Syrup
- 25ml Lime juice
What festive drinks will you be whipping up this year? We’d love to see your creations, so if you’re mixing up a storm this year, make sure to tag us in your Facebook and Instagram posts!
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