‘Tis the season to be Jolly! So why not indulge in a cocktail for some festive frivolity? Here is a cocktail and mocktail recipe so everybody can enjoy a special treat this Christmas
PASSION FRUIT MARTINI MOCKTAIL
Create this marvellous mocktail which has plenty of tropical flavours and is just so tasty – it’s sure to impress your guests and they will leave with a perfectly clear head
INGREDIENTS
1 passion fruit, plus an extra half for garnish
50ml (2fl oz) sparkling or cloudy apple juice 15ml (1⁄2fl oz) passion fruit syrup
15ml (1⁄2fl oz) lime juice
A few drops of vanilla extract
METHOD
1 Chill the glass(es) in the freezer – ideally use a martini or coupe glass.
2 Cut the passion fruit in half and scoop all of the seeds into a cocktail shaker. Add plenty of ice.
3 Add the remaining ingredients, secure the lid and give it a jolly good shake.
4 Fine strain into the glass and garnish with the passion fruit half – sup away!
NEGRONI SPAGLIATO
In this recipe the gin is replaced with Prosecco which softens the bitterness and creates a lighter version for those that find the classic Italian Negroni a bit too much!
INGREDIENTS
25ml (1fl oz) Campari
25ml (1fl oz) Sweet Vermouth
25ml (1fl oz) Prosecco Slices of orange, to serve
METHOD
1. Chill a glass in the freezer. Once cold, half fill the glass with ice.
2. Add the Campari and Vermouth into the glass and stir to mix.
3. Top up with extra ice and the Prosecco, gently stir to mix.
4, Garnish with orange slices and serve immediately.