Whether you are hosting or attending a Christmas party, you can’t go wrong with a festive cocktail. J’AIME has compiled the perfect list to wow every cocktail lover!
All recipes from www.bbcgoodfood.com.
Chocolate Eggnog
Welcome to chocolate Heaven with this rich, creamy, festive goodness!
What you need:
- 4 egg yolks
- 150g caster sugar
- 500ml whole milk
- ¼ nutmeg, grated, plus extra to serve
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- 300ml double cream
- 100ml bourbon
Step 1-
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar with an electric whisk until pale and thick with the mixture leaving a thick trail on the surface of your mixture.
Step 2-
- Warm the milk and nutmeg in a pan over a low heat until simmering. Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and pour over the hot milk mixture, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
Step 3-
- Pour a little of the chocolate milk mixture into the beaten egg yolk mixture, whilst continuously whisking.
- Add a third of the milk and whisk again, then repeat twice more until all the milk is added.
Step 4-
- Pour the eggnog into a pan and add the double cream.
- Cook over a low heat, stirring continuously until thickened slightly – it should coat the back of a spoon.
- Add the bourbon, chill until cold, then pour into glasses and top with grated nutmeg to serve.
Gingerbread Martini
A classic cocktail with a sweet, nutty twist. It is the perfect party favour for all your guests!
What you need:
- 200ml vodka
- 50ml hazelnut-flavoured liqueur
- 25ml herbal digestif or liqueur
- 50g dark brown soft sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- strip of lemon peel
- First, make the ginger syrup – put the sugar, ginger, cinnamon, lemon peel and a pinch of black pepper in a pan with 50ml water and bring to a simmer.
- Stir until the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and leave to infuse until cold.
Step 2-
- Strain through and discard the lemon peel.
- Pour the syrup into a 500ml bottle along with all the alcohol and 100ml cold water.
- Shake and chill until needed.
Step 3-
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To gift, package up the cocktail base and the instructions: Chill, then divide between four chilled glasses and serve straightaway.
Peppermint Mojito
Sweet but refreshing, a delicious twist on a classic!
What you need:
- 25ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 50ml white rum
- 15ml mint syrup (see recipe below)
- ice
- 100ml sparkling water
- 1 peppermint candy cane, to garnish
- 100g golden caster sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Step 1-
- First, make the syrup. Heat the sugar and 100ml water in a pan over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Leave to cool completely.
Step 2-
- Pour the lime juice into a tall glass. Add the rum, 15ml of the mint syrup and a handful of ice. Stir well, then top up with the sparking water.
- Stir gently to combine, then garnish with the candy cane.
