The holiday season comes with its fair share of ups and downs. On one hand, it’s a time for celebration and festivities – a time to welcome the New Year. On the other, the wintry weather compels you to stay in, stay warm, and reflect on the year you’ve lived – some much need retrospection after 2020.
For both these moods, The Cocktail Story presents 5 Winter Cocktails; some made for boozy, celebratory nights with loved ones, others made for snug nights of movies and blankets.
- The French Winter
The cosiest winter cocktail. Scented with enough spices to spread the holiday aroma throughout your house, this mixture of cognac and milk will keep you warm all through the winter.
Ingredients:
- Cognac – 60 ml
- Milk – 90 ml
- Cinnamon Stick – 1no.
- Star Anise – 2 no.
- Grated Nutmeg – 1/2 Barspoon
Method – Cook in induction
Garnish – Nutmeg, Star Anise
Glassware – Coffee Mug
Preparation:
Take a pan and put on induction.
Add all ingredients except alcohol into the pan and warm them.
Pour into glassware and add alcohol on top and garnish.
- Scotch Chocolate
Our take on the classic Hot Chocolate. Johnnie Walker Red Label lends some extra warmth and unexpected smokiness to the go-to winter drink – perfect for a cosy night indoors. Once you’ve sipped this, you’ll never return to the classic.
Ingredients:
- Johnnie Walker Red Label – 60ml
- Milk – 90ml
- Coffee Powder – 2 barspoons
- Chocolate Sauce – 20 ml
Method – Cook in induction
Garnish – Chocolate Dust
Glassware – Caffe Latte Glass
Preparation:
Take a pan and put on induction.
Add all ingredients except alcohol into the pan and warm them.
Pour into glassware and add alcohol on top and garnish.
- Mr. Toddy
This riff on the hot toddy replaces whiskey with vodka. While the vodka adds a kick to the mind, the mixture of spices and apple juice warms and heals the soul, offering much needed end of year reparations.
Ingredients:
- Vodka – 60ml
- Apple juice – 90 ml
- Turmeric Powder – A Pinch
- Star Anise – 2 no.
- Rosemary – 2no.
Method – Cook in induction
Garnish – Rosemary , Star Anise
Glassware – Brandy Balloon
Preparation:
Take a pan and put on induction.
Add all ingredients except alcohol into the pan and warm them.
Pour into glassware and add alcohol on top and garnish.
- Berry Xmas
The Indian winter brings along sweet strawberries and citrusy tangerines. Celebrate these wonderful ingredients with aromatic gin – the scent of juniper tying in the flavors of strawberries and tangerines for the perfect, celebratory cocktail.
Ingredients:
- Gin – 60ml
- Berry Tea Infuse Tangerine Pulp – 120ml
Method – Cook in induction
Garnish – Tangerine Leather , Edible Flower
Glassware – Kuller
Preparation:
Take a pan and put on induction.
Add all ingredients except alcohol into the pan and warm them.
Pour into tea top
Add alcohol on kuller and garnish.
- Mulled Blanc
In this Mulled Blanc, white wine, lemons, and mint sprigs come together for a bright, warm drink to cheer up your holiday season – a ray of sunshine through winter’s dark clouds.
Ingredients:
- Sauvignon Blanc – 120ml
- Yuzu Lemon Zest – 2 no.
- Mint – 2 Sprigs
- Honey Water – 10 ml
Method – Cook in induction
Garnish – Lemon Zest , Mint Spring
Glassware – Wine glass
Preparation:
Take a pan and put on induction.
Add all ingredients into the pan and warm them.
Pour into glassware and garnish.
