The festive season is the perfect time for warmer, richer flavours and making indulgent choices. If you’re in search of recipes to make for a festive date night, to impress guests or even just to enjoy on a night in when it’s cold outside, then having some go-to Christmas Cocktails recipes in your repertoire is a must.
So, here are 3 indulgent cocktails to make at home to celebrate the festive season with friends and family.
Baileys Hot Chocolate Christmas Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
- 50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 2tsp Hot Chocolate Powder
- 200ml Whole Milk
- Marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles or chocolate shavings (optional)
PREPARATION
- Heat the milk then add the hot chocolate powder to make a hot chocolate.
- Pour into your favourite mug.
- Make it magnificent – Add the Baileys.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream, marshmallow and top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Roe&Co Irish Coffee
INGREDIENTS
- 40ml Roe & Co
- 75ml hot coffee
- 1 tsp demerara sugar
- Whipped double cream
- Grated nutmeg
PREPARATION
- Add all ingredients (apart from cream) to an Irish coffee glass and stir to dissolve sugar.
- Top with a dollop of double whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the grated nutmeg.
Feeling indulgent? Whip your cream with 5ml of maple syrup and a drop of vanilla essence.
Baileys Flat White Martini
INGREDIENTS
- 50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 25ml espresso
- 25ml Smirnoff vodka
- A few icecubes
- 3 coffee beans to decorate
PREPARATION
- Pop all the ingredients apart from the coffee beans in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake it up until everything is blended and the liquid is smooth as silk.
- Strain into a martini cocktail glass and garnish with the three coffee beans.
Enjoy Diageo spirits responsibly.
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