A Christmas tipple
They don’t say “Eat, drink and be merry” for nothing. With the Christmas parties, work do’s, caroling, Christmas fetes, pantomimes and shopping, there is always an ample chance that a Christmas drink can be had. Here we have a selection of some of the traditional and favourite drinks for your pleasure.
Christmas Cosmo Cocktail
It's sophisticated, it's classy but this Cosmo is most definitely a contender for the new seasonal favourite cocktail. Christmas Cosmo Cocktail - - Cava/sparkling wine, Triple sec, Vodka, Cranberries (fresh or frozen), Lime, Cranberry juice,...
Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade
An interesting take on grown up lemonade, lovely colours whatever the time of year.
Classic Mulled Wine
What could be more Christmasy than a warming glass of mulled wine in front of a crackling open fire in the run up to the special day?
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