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A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Enjoy this light but warming winter spiced pear cocktail, the perfect seasonal treat.
Glass pairing: Glitz Single Cocktail Saucer
Ingredients:
- 50ml Gin
- 25ml Lemon
- 25ml Pear syrup
- 1 Egg white
View the full recipe and instructions at Olive Magazine.
2 Turtle Doves
Rich, creamy and infused with almond and vanilla flavours, the turtle dove cocktail is a definite crowd pleaser that you can make for friends and family.
Glass pairing: Limelight Mitre Martini Glass
Ingredients:
- 60ml Vanilla vodka
- 60ml Hazelnut liqueur
- 30ml Amaretto
- 45ml Cream
- Cinnamon and sugar
View the full recipe and instructions at Coriander and Lace.
3 French Hens
The French 75 is a classic cocktail that is simple yet sophisticated, try this for a touch of festive fizz!
Glass Pairing: Wine Master Flute Champagne Glass
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Sugar syrup
- 50ml Gin
- Champagne
- Ice
- Lemon zest
View the full recipe and instructions at The Spruce Eats.
4 Calling Birds
Calling tropical birds with the fruity Jungle Bird cocktail for some extra zest with this incredibly drinkable cocktail.
Glass Pairing: The All Rounder
Ingredients:
- 45ml Dark rum
- 15ml Campari bitter liqueur
- 45ml Eager pineapple juice
- 15ml Lime juice
- 5ml Monin pure cane sugar syrup
View the full recipe and instructions at Difford’s Guide.
5 Gold Rings
Try this glowing Golden Rings cocktail with a beautiful combination of honey and citrus flavours for a deliciously smooth drink.
Glass Pairing: Limelight Mitre Tumbler
Ingredients:
- 60ml Patrón Añejo
- ml Fresh lemon juice
- 5ml Honey syrup
- Lemon twist for garnish
View the full recipe and instructions at Tequila Patrón.
6 Geese a-Laying
No Christmas would be complete without the classic and wonderfully creamy Eggnog.
Glass Pairing: Whiskey Tumbler
Ingredients:
- 6 medium eggs
- 150g Caster sugar
- 500ml Whole milk
- 400ml Double cream
- 350ml Rum or Bourbon
- Grated Nutmeg
View the full recipe and instructions at BBC Food.
7 Swans a-Swimming
The perfect swan themed gin for a classic and tasty gin & tonic, a simple recipe that works perfectly every time.
Glass Pairing: Bar Excellence Gin & Tonic Glass
Ingredients:
- 50ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin
- 150ml Tonic water
- Twist of fresh lime or Strawberries
View the full recipe and instructions at Sipsmith.
8 Maids a-Milking
With a generous helping of cream the White Russian is another great winter cocktail with flavours of coffee and freshly grated nutmeg.
Glass Pairing: Wine & Bar Tumbler
Ingredients:
- 60ml Vodka
- 30ml Coffee liqueur
- 30ml Single cream
- Grated nutmeg
View the full recipe and instructions at Sainsbury’s.
9 Ladies Dancing
Let’s rustle up another great cocktail whilst dancing to our favourite Christmas tunes with the vibrant Pink Lady cocktail.
Glass Pairing: Gin Connoisseur Cocktail Glass
Ingredients:
- 100ml London Dry Gin
- 4tsp Grenadine
- 1 Large Egg White
- Ice
- 2 Strips of Lemon zest & 2 maraschino cherries
View the full recipe and instructions at BBC Good Food.
10 Lords a-leaping
A drink fit for a lord, the Old Fashioned is a tried and tested winter warmer that goes down a treat on a cold winters night.
Glass Pairing: Dimple Old Fashioned Whisky Glass
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tsp simple syrup
- 3 dashes of bitters
- 60ml bourbon or rye whiskey
- Orange peel
- 1-2 maraschino cherries
View the full recipe and instructions at Inspired Taste.
11 Pipers Piping
Enjoy a piping hot glass of Hot Toddy! This is a great recipe which you can adjust to taste with different spirits and spices.
Glass Pairing: Barley Corn Tankard
Ingredients:
- 50ml hot water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 50ml scotch whisky
- 25ml lemon juice
- 1 dash angostura bitters
- 1 lemon twist
View the full recipe and instructions at BBC Food.
12 Drummers Drumming
Drum up something a bit different with the Rum Drum cocktail. It’s not too sweet and offers a deliciously silky mouthfeel.
Glass Pairing: Rum Cocktail Glass
Ingredients:
- 81 ml pale rum
- 81 ml lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 30ml egg white
- 15ml amber/gold rum
View the full recipe and instructions at Liquor.
