5 Fun Christmas Themed Cocktails

 Craft gin and Christmas are almost synonymous. What better way to enjoy that classic Christmas roast than with a good gin cocktail perfectly infused with all the festive spirit. So, here are a few festive tips from our distillery in Melbourne. If spicing up your Christmas cocktails are what you’re after, these are some of the best gin festive recipes.

 



 

Get ready to get festive with these incredible craft gin recipes. To make these cocktails work- don’t worry; you won’t need the best gin from the top shelf. Each of these delectable cocktails can be made with a good-quality gin from a local distillery in Melbourne.

 

So, get ready for Christmas in a glass with these gin recipes.

 

#1 – A Mince Pie Martini

 

·      100 ml of Gin

·      100 ml Red Vermouth

·      20 ml Dark Rum

·      100g Golden Syrup

·      Cinnamon to Garnish

 

Rim your cocktail with a sugar and cinnamon spice mix. In a shaker, combine ice, gin, vermouth, rum and syrup. Shake well and strain into your rimmed cocktail glass.

 

#2 – A Very Merry Amaretto & Gin Mix

 

·      50 ml Gin

·      20 ml Amaretto

·      15 ml Lemon Juice

·      One dash Orange Bitters

·      1 dash Angostura Bitters

·      10 ml Syrup

 

Combine all ingredients with some ice into a shaker and mix well. Pour into a chilled martini glass, garnish with orange zest and enjoy.

 

#3 – A Gingerbread Espresso Martini

 

·      35 ml of Gin

·      15 ml Gingerbread Liqueur

·      10 ml Coffee Liqueur

·      5 ml Syrup

·      25 ml Espresso

·      30-40 ml Double Cream

 

Fill a cocktail shaker with gin, liqueurs, syrup and espresso. Shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. Remove ice from the shaker and add the cream. Shake until frothy, then cream over the back of a teaspoon which helps it float over your drink. Sprinkle with some shaved chocolate and enjoy.

 

#4 – A Classic Christmas Punch

 

·      A Bunch of Red Grapes

·      750 ml Prosecco

·      1 Litre Cloudy Apple Juice

·      250 ml Sloe Gin

·      50 ml Herbal Liqueur (like Jägermeister)

·      1 Clementine, Sliced

·      4 Rosemary Sprigs

 

A day before serving, place grapes in the freezer for at least 8 to 12 hours. Chill the prosecco and apple juice in your fridge. Before you’re ready to serve, add frozen grapes, ice and remaining ingredients into a 2-3 litre punch bowl. Stir gently, then serve.

 

#5 – A Quirky Christmas Gin Fizz

 

 

·      1 Cup Cranberry Juice

·      1 Cup of Sugar

·      30 ml Gin

·      30 ml Lemon Juice

·      1 Egg White

·      60 ml Club Soda

·      Rosemary to Garnish

 

Make a cranberry syrup by cooking cranberry juice and sugar over medium heat. Stir continually until the sugar is dissolved. Place in the fridge to cool. Then combine gin, lemon juice, cranberry syrup, egg white and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 15 seconds, add ice and then shake again. Strain, garnish and enjoy.

 

 

Transform You Christmas with the Best Craft Gin in Town!

 

At Brogan’s Way, we’re all about sharing our love for craft gin with you. Not only will we help you find the best gin recipes in town- but we offer unique gin experiences to take your festive season to the next level. Visit our distillery in Melbourne today or browse our premium gin range in our online store today. 



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