Mince Pie Martini

A rich, sweet and surprisingly complex cocktail that requires a bit of prep, but reads very well on a menu, and is a great dessert alternative

Eggnog

A real Christmas classic, albeit one that is much more popular in the US, Eggnog can be prepared using aged rum or bourbon as a base, but we’ve gone with the classic cognac version. We’ve also created a batch recipe, so that it can be made in bulk in order to speed up service a little. As you might expect from the name, this one does contain raw eggs, so please take the due care in labelling this on your menus

Christmas Manhattan

Yes, yes, we know that this is not really very Manhattan-y, but it’s simple, tasty and you can always have some fun with the garnish to make it as seasonal as you’d like

Coquito

The Coquito is a Puerto Rican twist on the more familiar Eggnog, combining evaporated and condensed milks, coconut, spices and rum. We’ve batched up a recipe here, and it’s potentially an easier drink to handle than Eggnog given the lack of eggs in the recipe

Hot Buttered Rum

This is a great recipe to have up your sleeve as you are essentially only making a spiced batter that keeps well in the fridge, then mixing it with rum and hot water when you need it. It’s less of a mainstay of the season for UK drinkers, but once you’ve tried it, it’s a real treat that you will almost certainly revisit

There’s plenty more to explore, from the slightly more familiar festive tipples, to boozy hot drinks, to outright creamy dessert cocktails – get in touch if you want some help bringing it to life in your outlet!