Festive cocktails
As far as we’re concerned, the holidays are all about (even more, if possible) food and, of course, delicious drinks too. That’s why we’ve listed the most festive cocktails for you. Here’s to celebrating the most wonderful holidays, without too many awful hangovers.
Party in your glass
A splash of Licor 43, some cranberry juice, topped off with cava in a beautiful flûte. As simple as it sounds, the flavors of this classic are incredibly versatile. Impress your friends during the holidays or sip it yourself on the couch. This heartwarming aperitif will help you get through the cold days.
A good start
Give your evening a dose of chic with this gin cocktail. Put one part (30ml) gin and two parts plum jam (or another jam of your choice) in the blender until it becomes a smooth mixture. Pour this into a gin and tonic glass and fill it with plenty of ice. Then pour Spa rood over it. Finish the cocktail with a sprig of sage or rosemary.
White Christmas
Blend a generous scoop of yogurt ice cream with one part vodka, two parts prosecco and lime juice to taste. Serve the Scroppino in a champagne flûte and top with red fruit. Et voilà: your Christmas landscape is ready.
Moscow Mule
You’ve probably come across this cocktail in summer, because the Moscow Mule is hot. But why wait for the sun when you can bring the sunshine indoors? Take a whiskey glass (or better yet, a copper mule mug) filled with ice. Add one part vodka, fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer, stir in a few drops of Angostura bitters and top with lime.
Morning has broken…
Bubbles are always a good idea, and you can’t start too early. That’s why there’s the mimosa: three-quarters of a glass of orange juice with a generous splash of sparkling wine. For presentation, it’s much nicer to serve it in a champagne flûte, optionally with an orange slice on the rim.
Looking for more cocktail inspiration? Check out the recipe for the stylish negroni, the ultimate cognac cocktail and this signature drink by Tess Posthumus.
Gin photo: Koen Hoonhorst
