Winter is finally here, and the colder days are sure to have us all looking for chill weekends made warmer with the perfect mixture of hot throws, OTT binges and a healthy serving of our favorite drinks for that special festive occasion. evenings – and with berry season back in full bloom, we couldn’t have wished for a better combination. After all, staying in is definitely the new going out, especially when you’re armed with some sweet and easy cocktail recipes to help warm you up for the cold this season.
So get ready to get those delicious fresh jamuns and pomegranates out of the fridge as you mix up a fresh batch that will add the perfect red hue to those chilly winter nights! Exploding with fun colors and flavors that blow the mind, here’s our list of cocktail recipes that will be the perfect serving for your next festive gathering this winter:
White winter hugs
Ingredients
BACARDÍ Carta Blanca – 45 ml
Hot chocolate – 180 ml
Step I: Build! Take a glass mug or old fashioned glass, add the white rum and hot chocolate
Step II: Great! Float some coconut cream on top and marshmallows for the perfect winter drink
Rum espresso
Ingredients
BACARDÍ Carta Blanca – 50 ml
Strong Coffee/Shot Espresso – 25 ml
Sugar syrup – 15 ml
Vanilla essence – 3-4 drops
Step I: Shake! Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice
Step II: Fill! Strain into a chilled martini glass
Step III: Great! Garnish with 3 coffee beans
The Mistletoe by Avril Gonsalves, Bar Manager, Kyma
The best liqueur to serve can certainly be debated when looking for a signature drink or Christmas cocktail recipe that will appeal to most. “As we age, our taste buds tend to evolve and our preferences may change. Our fun The Mistletoe is great in a wine glass, ornament or in a large jug as a Christmas punch. With simple ingredients, you can create delicious Christmas cocktail recipes that are sure to be a hit during your holiday season,” adds Gonsalves.
Ingredients
30ml Gin
10 ml ginger juice
10 ml lime juice
10ml Sugar
30 ml of sparkling wine
30ml cranberry juice
Method:- Shaken method
Jamun Mojito
Ingredients
BACARDÍ Carta Blanca – 50 ml
Jamun Fruit Syrup – 25 ml*
Lime juice – 20 ml
Mint leaves – 4 to 5 leaves
Garnish: Mint sprig
Step I: Build! Crush the basil leaves by clapping them between your palms, rub them over the rim of the glass and drop them into the highball glass
Step II: Fill! Pour jamun fruit syrup, lime juice and white rum into a glass with crushed ice
Step III: Great! Garnish with a sprig of mint and some ice
*Jamun Fruit Syrup
40 Jamun fruits
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
Method
Deseed all the Jamun fruit and place the fruit in a blender. Mix this smooth and strain the liquid.
Then add strained liquid to a saucepan, with 1⁄2 cup water and sugar.
Cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
Let cool, refrigerate and use as needed.
Asian winter punch
Ingredients
BACARDÍ Carta Blanca – 200 ml
Pomegranate juice – 250 ml
Cloudy Apple Juice – 500 ml
Sliced Lemongrass
Cinnamon powder
6 teaspoons Honey
Angostura Bitters (Optional)
ginger ale
Step I: Build! Mix all ingredients together in a large punch bowl
Step II: Garnish! Top with apple slices and cinnamon
Step III: Pour! Serve in tall glasses with ice
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