It is that time of the year when we forget everything, put our feet up and begin to celebrate. The year is about to end and we have enough reasons to celebrate all that we achieved and all that we aspire to achieve in the coming year. It is time to meet up with the people that we love – our family, friends, near and dear ones and cherish the last days of the year. One major festival that is celebrated in the last days of December is Christmas. And it is the festival of merriment. Let us tell you how to make your Christmas better.
The best way to celebrate Christmas with your loved ones is raising toasts to the year gone by and wishing that Santa will bring the gift of love, health and prosperity in the coming year. So, we have 3 amazing cocktail recipes for you to try out this Christmas. The recipes have been specially curated by Mr. Daniel Gomes, the Beverage Manager at Westin, Gurgaon, for the Christmas festivities. Let us look what those are.
The Grinch
Ingredients:
- 4-6 pcs Lime Wedges
- 45 ml Midori
- 15 ml Vodka
- Ginger Ale - To top up
Glass : Rock
Method : Muddled and Build Up
Garnish : Melon flavoured sugar rimmed glass.
Egg Nogg
- 30 ml Bailey's
- 30 ml Cognac
- 90 ml Condensed Milk
- 120 ml Milk
- 1 Bar spoon Nutmeg
- 2 Bar spoon Maple Syrup
- 1 pc Raw Egg (optional)
Glass : Cocktail Glass
Method : Blended
Garnish : Choco Shavings and Cinnamon powder sprinkle.
Mulled Wine
- 150 ml Red Wine
- 4 pcs Star Anise
- 4 buds Cloves
- 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 buds Cardamom
- 1 slice Green Apple
- 1 slice Red Apple
- 2 slices Orange Slice
Glass : Wine Glass
Method : Cook to simmer
Garnish : Orange, Apple Slices and burnt Cinnamon Stick.
Try these recipes for your Christmas parties and have the best evening with the most delicious festive cocktails.