Cocktail in winter – our top 5
It’s just around the corner again – the temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter and the freezing cold is making you feel cold. Unfortunately, this is also reflected in the mood. But a delicious hot drink is the elixir that warms you up and brings you back to life. But would you like something other than mulled wine?
Yes, it can! These winter cocktails provide cozy warmth from the inside and thus chase away the bad mood – and hopefully the icy winter too.
Cocktail #1: Cadbury Creme Egg
Better than hot chocolate! This cocktail is perfect as a liquid dessert when visiting on a cold winter evening.
Ingredients (for 2 portions):
- 60ml vanilla-infused vodka or regular vodka
- 250 ml cold milk
- 80 ml condensed milk
- 2 tbsp white crème de cacao liqueur
- 75g milk chocolate, melted and cooled
- additional chocolate for serving
- 2 Cadbury Creme Eggs, split
- 2 drops of yellow food coloring
Preparation:
#1: Pour the melted chocolate into a shallow bowl. Dip the rims of two martini glasses into the chocolate to create a chocolate rim. Leave the glasses to cool.
#2: Mix the food coloring, 30ml vodka and 2 tablespoons of condensed milk and pour into the bottom of the chilled martini glasses. Top up with ice so that the glasses are three quarters full.
#3: Put the milk, ice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of condensed milk, vodka and crème de cacao in a shaker. Shake well and then pour into the glasses.
#4: Grate additional chocolate on top and garnish with a Creme Egg.
Cocktail #2: Caramelized Espresso Martini
If you are an espresso martini lover and have a sweet tooth at the same time, this salted caramel drink is the perfect way to start or end an evening.
Ingredients (for 2 portions):
- 100ml vodka
- 50ml chilled espresso
- 50ml coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlua)
- 1 tbsp caramel
Preparation:
#1: Put the caramel, espresso and a pinch of salt in a shaker and stir until the caramel dissolves.
#2: Add coffee liqueur and vodka, fill up with ice and shake until everything is well mixed.
#3: Pour the mixture into two chilled martini glasses, garnish with finely grated chocolate and serve.
Cocktail #3: Pumpkin Pie
Do you like pumpkin pie? Then you absolutely must try this cocktail! Make yourself comfortable in your imaginary forest hut in front of the fireplace and let this delicious drink warm you up.
Ingredients (for 4 portions):
- 750ml vodka
- 60ml maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 55g caster sugar
- 1/2 butternut squash, cut into 3 cm pieces
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 sage leaves, plus extra for serving
- 2 egg whites
Preparation:
#1: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the pumpkin, maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and sage in a roasting tin lined with baking paper.
#2: Roast for 45 minutes until everything is caramelized and very tender. Remove and set aside to cool. Remove the sage leaves.
#3: Process the pumpkin mixture into a puree.
#4: Heat the sugar and 125ml water in a saucepan over a medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool completely.
#5: Add the pumpkin puree and vodka and chill for at least 2 hours so that everything can infuse.
#6: Strain through a muslin-lined sieve and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Discard the solid parts.
#7: Pour half of the vodka mixture into a shaker half-filled with ice.
#8: Add half of the lemon juice and 1 egg white and shake well.
#9: Divide between two cocktail glasses. Repeat with the remaining vodka mixture, lemon juice and egg white.
#10: Sprinkle with a little cinnamon, garnish with sage leaves and serve.
Cocktail #4: Talisker Hot Chocolate
A hot chocolate for whisky lovers. This combination of the finest chocolate flavor with Talisker’s award-winning whisky is a warm and comforting treat, especially in the cold winter months.
Ingredients (for 1 portion):
- 50ml Talisker 10 Year Old
- 125ml (plant-based) milk
- 10ml sugar syrup
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate powder
- Large marshmallow, toasted, to serve
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients except the marshmallow in a milk frothing container. Heat the mixture and pour into a mug. Garnish with toasted marshmallow and serve.
Non-alcoholic bonus: Christmas Time
Ingredients (for 1 portion):
- 80ml peach juice
- 120ml (plant-based) milk
- 20ml white chocolate syrup
- 10ml gingerbread syrup
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in a shaker, fill with ice cubes and shake vigorously. Finally, pour into a mug, sprinkle with cocoa powder and serve.
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