The Perfect Christmas Cocktails with Sense of Taste

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to embrace the festive spirit by preparing delicious and memorable drinks for your celebrations. We've picked out some of our favourite cocktails that are must have's this festive season. Featuring premium alcohol from at Sense of Taste, these creations are sure to impress!

Espresso Martini

Combining smooth vodka, rich coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso, the Espresso Martini delivers a perfect balance of flavour and energy. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that coffee and cocktail lovers alike will adore.

Ingredients:

• 30ml vodka (try Belvedere Pure Vodka)
• 30ml coffee liqueur (like Mr Black Coffee Liqueur)
• 30ml freshly brewed espresso
• Ice

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until chilled and frothy.
3. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.

Pomegranate Gin Fizz
A festive cocktail that’s fresh, fruity, and perfect for the season, the Pomegranate Gin Fizz combines the tart sweetness of pomegranate with the herbaceous notes of gin.

Ingredients

• 45ml gin (try Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin)
• 30ml pomegranate juice
• 15ml sugar syrip (like Cawsey's Sugar Syrup)
• 90ml soda water
• Ice and pomegranate arils for garnish

Method:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass over ice.
3. Top with soda water and garnish with pomegranate arils.

Sparkling Christmas Punch
A vibrant and sharable drink, Sparkling Christmas Punch is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for festive gatherings. With its blend of fruity flavours and effervescent sparkle, this punch strikes the perfect balance between sweet and refreshing.

Ingredients

750ml sparkling wine (like Nocton NV Sparkling)

250ml cranberry juice

100ml orange liqueur (like Cointreau Orange Liqueur)

Slices of orange, lime, and a handful of fresh cranberries

Method:

1. In a large jug, mix cranberry juice and orange liqueur.
2. Add sliced fruit and chill in the fridge.
3. Just before serving, pour in sparkling wine and serve in festive glasses.
   
   

Shop all the premium spirits and mixers you need for these festive cocktails online at Sense of Taste. With everything delivered to your door, it’s never been easier to make this Christmas unforgettable.