Christmas cocktails: Rudolph's Revenge, Jolly Holly, Sugar and Spice
FROM venison stock to cinnamon and brandy, why not be brave and try out a cocktail with a difference this festive season?
The mixology maestros from Drake & Morgan, Cartizze and The Happenstance Bar have given us some fruity, festive cocktail recipes to try.
![Try out this boozy blend of rum, bitters and prosecco - Sugar and Spice Try out this boozy blend of rum, bitters and prosecco - Sugar and Spice](https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/recipes/63/Try-out-this-boozy-blend-of-rum-bitters-and-prosecco-Sugar-and-Spice.jpg?1419354905)
Sugar and Spice cocktail
British
Cocktail
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
1-2
Ingredients
Cocktail:
- ●25ml Chairmans spiced rum
- ●10ml Antica formula
- ●20ml gingerbread sugar
- ●20ml lemon juice
- ●25ml pomegranate juice
- ●3 wrists bitters (old fashioned, available through soho)
To top:
- ●50ml prosecco
Gingerbread sugar:
- ●1 star anise
- ●8 whole cloves
- ●1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ●1 whole vanilla pod
- ●1 pinch of salt
- ●50ml fresh ginger juice
- ●500ml granulated white sugar
- ●500ml boiling water
For the cocktail:
Add all the ingredients (except the prosecco) wet shake, double strain into coupe.
Garnish with a twist of lemon.
For the Gingerbread sugar:
Scrape out the vanilla pod, put all ingredients in the container, add sugar, add water, infuse for 10 minutes and double strain.
![Feel all Christmassy with this vodka and berry mixed Rudolf's Revenge cocktail Feel all Christmassy with this vodka and berry mixed Rudolf's Revenge cocktail](https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/recipes/61/Feel-all-Christmassy-with-this-vodka-and-berry-mixed-Rudolf-s-Revenge-cocktail.jpg?1419354905)
Rudolf's Revenge
British
Cocktail
Preparation Time 5 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
Serves 1 person
Ingredients
Cocktail:
- ●100ml venison stock
- ●50 ml hanger 1 mandarin vodka
- ●4 Juniper berries
- ● Orange peel
Method
- Heat up stock, vodka, crushed berries and orange peals in a pot then double stain into thick glass.
- Garnish with red currents and orange peals
![Enjoy Christmas in a glass with this holly and vanilla infused vodka cocktail Enjoy Christmas in a glass with this holly and vanilla infused vodka cocktail](https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/recipes/62/Enjoy-Christmas-in-a-glass-with-this-holly-and-vanilla-infused-vodka-cocktail.jpg?1419354905)
Jolly Holly cocktail
British
Cocktail
Preparation Time 5 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes
Serves 1 person
Ingredients
Cocktail:
- ●20ml Holly and Vanilla infused vodka
- ●20ml Kings Ginger Liqueur
- ●20ml Somerset Cider Brandy
- ●20ml Agave Nectar
Garnish:
- ● Holly/cinnamon powder
Method
- Dry shake the ingredients then double shake with ice and strain into a vintage crystal goblet.
- Garnish with holly and finish with a sprinkle of torched cinnamon powder.