Only a couple of days are left for Christmas, so it might be a tad bit difficult to keep calm. With kids waiting for Santa to bring presents for them and the Christmas tree all decked up in the corner of the living room, everyone’s heart is filled with the holiday spirit. To rejuvenate with friends and family, how about throwing a Christmas party at your place?
And once you’ve toyed with the idea for a while, it is time you prepare the Christmas cocktails too. Don’t worry, we’ve got some amazing cocktails by Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose and Martini to jazz up your party. Giving the classic Italian cocktail a festive spin, here’s a curated list of three different ways in which you can make the Negroni with slight tweaks.
1. Twisted Classic Old Mate
Made with rye and a double-aged blended scotch whisky, this one is definitely worth a shot.
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Dewar’s 12
• 30 ml Martini Extra Dry
• 30 ml Martini Fiero
• Orange twist for garnish
Method:
• Combine ingredients in a rocks glass.
• Add ice and stir.
• Garnish with orange twist.
2. Twisted Classic Rosita
Blending tequila and vermouth together, this amazing cocktail is a perfect blend for your house party.
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Patron Reposado
• 15 ml Martini Rosso
• 15 ml Martini Extra Dry
• 15 ml Martini Fiero
• 10 ml Crème de Cacao
• Dashes of Angostura bitters
• Orange twist for garnish
Method:
• Combine ingredients in a rocks glass.
• Add ice and stir.
• Garnish with orange twist.
3. Twisted Classic Negroni Sour
This lemon juice-flavoured citrusy cocktail is a great blend to serve your guests.
Ingredients:
• 30 ml Bombay Sapphire
• 30 ml Martini Rosso
• 30 ml Martini Fiero
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 15 ml orange juice
• 1 egg white (optional)
• Lemon twist as garnish
Method:
• Combine ingredients in a shaker.
• Add ice and shake hard.
• Strain into a large coupe. Garnish with lemon twist.