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.
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.
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
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.
¾ pomegranate juice
¼ cup A L'Olivier Raspberry Fruit Vinegar
1 Bottle Cipriani Food Zero Zero Ruby- Alcohol Free Sparkling Beverage
¼ cup fresh pomegranates
¼ cup fresh raspberries
Rosemary, to garnish
Ice
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.
1 oz. brandy
1 oz. creme de cacao
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon Amedei Crema Nocciola Black
Grated/ground nutmeg
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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