Here at BWG Lifestyle we’re all about the fine dining and drinking experience, however we can also appreciate the enjoyment of gathering together with friends and family to enjoy some festive drinks over Christmas. In our latest blog post, we’ve picked out some fresh twists on seasonal classics for you to try out!

Baileys White Russian (makes one)

Ingredients:

50ml Baileys (any flavour)

25ml of Smirnoff Vodka

75ml double cream

3 iced coffee cubes

Directions:

Place the iced coffee cubes into a glass and top with the vodka, pour over the Baileys and double cream and stir well. Garnish with a cherry and serve.

Pomegranate Gin Fizz (makes four)

Ingredients:

75ml of premium gin

150ml of Pomegranate Juice

300ml of chilled Prosecco

Pomegranate seeds to garnish

Directions:

Mix together the gin and pomegranate juice and pour into chilled glasses, top up with ice cold prosecco and garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving immediately.

 Not a fan of pomegranate? Substitute with Cranberry.

Festive Bourbon Smash (serves 1)

Ingredients:

 Raspberry Jam

50ml bourbon

25ml triple sec

75ml orange juice

50ml soda water

Orange segments

Directions:

Add the jam, bourbon, triple sec and orange juice into a shaker with lots of ice and shake vigorously. Pour over a glass of ice and top with soda water, garnish with slices of orange segments.

Soul Warming Espresso Martini (serves 1)

Ingredients:

50ml premium vodka

40ml coffee liqueur

25ml fresh espresso

Directions:

Pour the liquid ingredients into a shaker as shake vigorously to achieve a frothy effect. Serve in a martini glass over ice and garnish with some coffee beans and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Eggnog

 How could we dish out recipes for Christmas classics and not include eggnog? Hated by many, loved by some, this recipe might just change opinions.

Ingredients

6 free-range eggs

150g caster sugar

500ml whole milk

400ml double dream

350ml of rum and/or bourbon

Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste.

Directions:

Whisk the egg yolks and 100g of caster sugar together. Stir in the milk, cream and alcohol. Pour them into bottles and store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Place the egg whites in a box and freeze until you’re ready to serve the eggnog.

Once you’re ready to serve, defrost the egg whites and whisk into soft peaks whilst adding the 50g of caster sugar before folding in the eggnog. Once ready, serve in glass tumblers with a grating of nutmeg for the ultimate Christmas drink.

Deal alert:

If you’re looking to brush up on your cocktail shaking skills, you can visit the Oxford Artisan Distillery for just £25.

The Oxford Artisan Distillery opened in 2017 and has since featured on the BBC's "Countryfile". You and a friend can now visit for a 45-minute tour, including tastings, for £25.

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Stay tuned for all things Christmas coming soon!