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Winter Cocktails to Impress Your Guests
Winter is a great time of year to explore new seasonal cocktails and no other season offers access to quite the same level of luxurious delights. Here are some of our favorite seasonal cocktails to delight your guests and offer a rich, warm, and comforting experience.
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Winter is a great time of year to explore new seasonal cocktails and no other season offers access to quite the same level of luxurious delights. Here are some of our favorite seasonal cocktails to delight your guests and to offer a rich, warm and comforting experience.
Ketel One Espresso Martini
Coffee cocktails continue to have their moment with the espresso martini still storming bar menus globally. Everyone loves the smooth textures, rich flavors and the intensity of this wintry cocktail. An elegant choice for the evening, this serve is shaken with a smooth espresso shot and is the ultimate in Try out this trending cocktail now.
Talisker Hot Shoddy
Shoddy by name but never shoddy by nature. We can’t get enough of this sweet and spiced serve featuring Talisker 10, winter favorite cinnamon and some classic seasonal spices. This is a classic warm cocktail with just the right levels of spice and sweetness, perfect for the colder months.
Tanqueray Negroni
Another cocktail that is trending online and in bars. It doesn’t get much better than the simplicity of the classic Tanqueray Negroni. A cocktail with sophisticated simplicity, and an herbaceous, bitter orange flavor that makes the perfect aperitif.
Johnnie Walker Lemon Highball
The highball is still having a moment and it’s a simple cocktail that is fast to make but packs a punch in flavor. Tall drinks a great option for winter months and this long whisky cocktail has great effervescent bubbles and a citrus zing.
The Singleton Plus Two Orchard
A wonderful winter serve that is great when served with seasonal roasted dishes and packed full of fresh and fruity flavors. Our experts recommend that this cocktail should be enjoyed with something light like a roasted pumpkin or roast beef salad.
Tanqueray Royale French 75
Another cocktail that is trending online and in bars. It doesn’t get much better than the simplicity of the classic Tanqueray Negroni. A cocktail with sophisticated simplicity, and an herbaceous, bitter orange flavor that makes the perfect aperitif.
Johnnie Walker Blood Orange
Johnnie Walker mixed with a splash of orange juice and blood orange soda and pairs perfectly with meats and charcuterie, grilled cheese or fried wontons.
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