Holiday Beverages



Holiday Beverages to Toast the Season

Brighten your holiday gatherings with expertly crafted cocktails and mocktails, using only premium ingredients to ensure every sip is as memorable as the season itself. Cheers to festive flavors that bring joy and sophistication to any party—enjoy the celebration with every delightful concoction!

Tips and Tricks for Holiday Cocktails and Mocktails

Batch Preparation: Save time by preparing cocktails and mocktails in batches. This allows you to enjoy your guests' company without constantly retreating to the kitchen to mix drinks.
Signature Drink: Create a signature cocktail and mocktail for your holiday gathering. This adds a personal touch and can be tailored to include seasonal flavors.
Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality spirits and fresh ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the drink
Festive Garnishes: Elevate the visual appeal with festive garnishes like cranberries, rosemary sprigs, or edible glitter
Non-Alcoholic Options: Ensure everyone feels included by providing equally festive non-alcoholic versions of your holiday drinks.

Blueberry Ginger Fizz

Refresh and invigorate your senses with a Blueberry Ginger Fizz, a vibrant blend of muddled mint, zesty ginger, and sweet Toschi blueberries, all topped with crisp Cipriani Indian Tonic Water and garnished with fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint.

Recipe:

  • Mint
    Blueberries (for garnish)
    1 tablespoons finely grated ginger
    6 tablespoons Toschi Blueberries (add more syrup to taste)
    4 bottles Cipriani Food Harry's Indian Tonic Water 6X4/200 ML
    Ice


  • In a cocktail shaker or pitcher, muddle the mint, ginger, and Toschi blueberries.

    Divide the blueberry mixture between each glass, top with ice and the Cipriani Indian Tonic Water.
    Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint
    .

Raspberry Pomegranate Mocktail

Savor the vibrant fusion of pomegranate juice and A L'Olivier Raspberry Fruit Vinegar with fresh pomegranates and raspberries, elegantly topped with Cipriani Zero Zero Ruby, a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage.

Recipe:

Hazelnut Brandy Alexander

The Hazelnut Brandy Alexander is a decadent twist on the classic Brandy Alexander cocktail, offering a lush blend of rich flavors that are both comforting and indulgent.


Recipe:

  • 1 oz. brandy

    1 oz. creme de cacao

    1 tablespoon heavy cream

    1 tablespoon Amedei Crema Nocciola Black

    Grated/ground nutmeg


  • Add the heavy cream and Amedei Crema Nocciola Black into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stopping to mix every 10 seconds, until the Amedei Crema Nocciola Black is completely melted and mixed in with the cream.
    Add the brandy, creme de cacao, and chocolate mixture to a shaker with ice.
    Shake it up.
    Pour into a cocktail glass and top with nutmeg.

Old Fashioned with Balsamic Vinegar

The Old Fashion was developed near the dawn of the 20th Century, so called because it harked back the style of cocktail in vogue in the early 1800’s. We substitute Villa Manodori "Artigianale" Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP for the usual Angostura bitters with great results.

Recipe:

  • 2 oz. Bourbon
    1 teaspoon sugar

    3 dashes Villa Manodori "Artigianale" Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP

    I slice of orange peel

    1 Toschi Vignola Candied Amarena Cherries


  • In a rocks glass, muddle the sugar and the balsamic. Add two cracked ice cubes. Pour over the Bourbon. Squeeze the oil from the orange peel over the drink and then drop it in. Garnish with the cherry.

Grapefruit Tonic

We've added a twist the original recipe by M. Carrie Allan; The Sweet, Sour, and Spiced Non-Alcoholic Punch from Food and Wine December 1, 2023.


Recipe:


  • 1 cup Grapefruit juice

    ¼ cup A A L'Olivier Lemon Grapefruit Fruit Vinegar

    4 Bottles Cipriani Food Eloise Mediterranean Tonic Water 6X4/200 ML

    Grapefruit slices, to garnish

    Ice (optional)



  • Make the Cardamom Syrup Combine honey, 2 cups water, and tea bags in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium. Boil 30 seconds, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, and let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Let syrup cool at room temperature 30 minutes.
    Make the Punch
    Stir together cooled syrup, juice, and wine in a large punch bowl. Serve with ice ring and garnishes.

Zero Zero
Cardamom Spiced Punch

We've added a twist the original recipe by M. Carrie Allan; The Sweet, Sour, and Spiced Non-Alcoholic Punch from Food and Wine December 1, 2023.

Recipe:

  • 3/4 cup honey 

    2 cups water

    4 bags cardamom-cinnamon tea bags

    1 bottle of Cipriani Food Zero Zero Ruby- Alcohol Free Sparkling Beverage

    2 cups cranberry juice

    2 cups pomegranate juice

    1 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 5 lemons) 

    Ice ring, for serving

    Cinnamon sticks, mint sprigs, citrus wheels, pomegranate arils, and whole cranberries, for garnish



  • Make the Cardamom Syrup Combine honey, 2 cups water, and tea bags in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium. Boil 30 seconds, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, and let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Let syrup cool at room temperature 30 minutes.
    Make the Punch
    Stir together cooled syrup, juice, and wine in a large punch bowl. Serve with ice ring and garnishes.

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