It is the season to be merry! And there’s no better way to get into Christmas spirit than with a cocktail. Try one of these specially curated cocktails inspired from the enchanted world of Hollywood that is bound to make Christmas a lot more magical!
Chewbacca Whiskey Hot Chocolate
Chocolatey and warm with just the right amount of whiskey to make you feel the kick. The drink is much like Han Solo’s best friend Chewbacca from the amazing Star Wars Movies who is known for hot headed but who also has a big heart -- and is unwavering in his loyalty to his friends. This warm fuzzy drink is just perfect for the Christmas setting!
60 ml Eclipse
1 cup milk
30 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon sugar
whipped cream
Coco powder for sprinkling
How to make it: Warm the milk in a pan, add the chocolate chips and sugar and heat it till the chocolate melts and dissolves. Pour in a glass and spoon over the eclipse. Layer the whipped cream on top and sprinkle some coco powder. Serve warm with ginger bread cookies!
Dr. Hyde Drink
Get ready to savour dark, strong and bitter flavours of beautifully assorted whiskey and coffee. The pleasant sweetness of the drink hits your palate only to reveal the contrasting flavours of the drink
just like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
30 ml Eclipse Whiskey
60 ml coffee
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
whipped cream
Cinnamon Powder
How to make it: Shake coffee, eclipse and sugar in a shaker with some ice.
Pour in a shot glass, layer with whipped cream and sprinkle some cinnamon
powder.
Harry Potter inspired ‘Unicorn Blood’
Inspired from the resplendent unicorn blood that will keep you alive, even if you are an inch from death. This cocktail definitely does not require you to slain something pure and defenceless. The secret to this gorgeous-looking cocktail is the “Mulled White Wine” recipe, which provides the magical swirls.
2 cups Sula Riesling
Sula Seco
Zest of 1 big lemon
20 ml Elderflower Syrup
Vanilla Pod
How to make it: Add Riesling, lemon zest and vanilla pod in a pan and heat. Do not bring to a boil.
Set aside till cool and the flavour of vanilla infuses. Mix the elderflower syrup, strain in a sparkling
glass and top off with Sula Seco. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
The Not-so- Little Red Riding Hood
Ripe, fresh and fruity, with abundant aromas of cranberries and fresh strawberries will definitely take up back to your childhood memories and bed-time. A perfect drink to reminisce your good old childhood days.
1 cup Zinfandel Rose
½ cup cranberry juice
3-4 Strawberries
White Pepper
How to make it: Muddle the strawberries and place in a big red wine glass. Pour the wine and
cranberry juice. Sprinkle some white pepper.