The Sommelier's Tips

10 COCKTAILS TO MAKE FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Ideal for toasting or raising a glass, cocktails are particularly appreciated during the holiday season.

Refreshing, delicious, or surprising, there is something for everyone. Follow our tips through this guide and create the best Christmas cocktail! Here are 10 recipe ideas to impress your guests with a festive cocktail:

Christmas Sangria Want a sangria for Christmas? With this festive recipe, you will surely amaze your guests! Available in still or sparkling versions.

1 bottle of red wine, check out our dedicated article on sangria 3 glasses of sparkling water (optional) 2 oranges 2 apples 2 cinnamon sticks

Champagne Soup Considered a classic reception cocktail, champagne soup is ideal to whet the appetite before our holiday meals.

75 cl of sparkling wine (crémant or champagne) 75 cl of sparkling water 10 cl of lime juice 10 cl of triple sec 5 cl of liquid cane sugar

White Punch White punch is a cocktail made with coconut milk, mango, white rum, and cane sugar. These exotic notes will bring a touch of sunshine to your festive meals.

1/6 white rum 1/6 mango juice 1/6 coconut milk 1/6 cane sugar syrup 2/6 milk A pinch of cinnamon

Rum Eggnog A delicious and comforting recipe perfect for our evenings by the fire, eggnog is also an excellent cocktail for the end of the meal. Here is the recipe for two cups of eggnog.

2 tablespoons of amber rum (or more if preferred!) 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 50 cl of hot milk 1 egg yolk

Revisited Black Pearl A festive cocktail with a unique taste, here is our recipe for the famous Black Pearl, perfect for the holiday season!

75 cl of chilled brut champagne 15 cl of Armagnac 15 cl of coffee liqueur

Christmas Whisky Punch Try this original and warm Christmas whisky punch cocktail recipe!

35 cl of whisky 35 cl of black tea 100 g of brown sugar 10 cl of gentian bitters 2 squeezed clementines 2 star anise 1 clove 1 cinnamon stick

Mimosa Ideal as an aperitif, the mimosa combines orange juice with sparkling wine. The touch of triple sec in this recipe enhances it brilliantly!

8 cl of brut champagne or crémant 4 cl of freshly squeezed orange juice 2 cl of triple sec

Imperial Kir Among the most popular Christmas cocktails, the Imperial Kir always makes a great impression.

9 cl of brut champagne 2 cl of raspberry liqueur 5 raspberries

Spiced Mulled Wine A must-have for the Christmas holidays, mulled wine is traditionally served in the streets to warm passersby. Here is a convivial recipe, ideal especially if you want to start the aperitif in the garden!

1.5 L of red wine 1/2 L of water 250 g of brown sugar 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks 1 clove zest of a whole orange

Grapefruit Gin To add a touch of pep to your aperitif, grapefruit gin is the perfect drink!

6 cl of gin 4 cl of lemonade 3 cl of lime juice 2 cl of liquid cane sugar 1/2 grapefruit + 1 wedge for decoration 3 ice cubes

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