‘Tis the season to be jolly, but not thirsty!
The Greek Herald are sharing three Greek-inspired cocktails for your Christmas table. For those who are avoiding alcohol this silly season, there’s also a sweet little mocktail on the list.
Cocktail: ‘The Night Before Christmas’
Ingredients:
- 40 ml Mastiha
- 30 ml red Wine
- 30 ml strawberry puree (or marmalade)
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml vanilla syrup
Instructions:
- Fill shaker with 2/3 ice.
- Pour ingredients into shaker.
- Shake for 15 seconds.
- Empty shaker into wine glass.
- Garnish with mint and strawberries.
Cocktail: ‘Mrs Claus’
Ingredients:
- 50 ml gin
- 10 ml rosewater
- 2 tsp peach marmalade
- 30 ml lemon juice
Instructions:
- Fill shaker with 2/3 ice.
- Pour ingredients into shaker.
- Shake for 15 seconds.
- Double strain over a coupe glass.
- Garnish with lemon peel.
Mocktail: ‘Jingle Bells’
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp marmalade
- 50 ml grapefruit juice
- 20 ml lime juice
- 10 ml sugar syrup
- 3 basil leaves
Instructions:
- Pour ingredients into highball glass.
- Stir well so marmalade is mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
- Fill up glass with ice.
- Top up with soda water.
- Garnish with basil and grapefruit peel.
READ MORE: Helen Demetriou shares her top four dishes for a traditional Greek dinner on Christmas Eve.
