So you’re throwing a holiday party. Avoid the all-too-easy red wine cop out at your get together this year and test drive a new, seasonally fitting cocktail. We partnered with cocktail specialist, Matt Landes of Cocktail Academy to share his favorites for any festive gathering. Don’t worry, the test drive has already been done on these so you can worry about more important things like, what types of cheeses are best for your charcuterie board.
Whether you want spruce up your menu with a perfect pairing, add something a little special to your hors d'oeuvre tasting or simply looking for the best spiked punch recipe to satisfy the masses - Matt's thought of everything and sharing his secret sauce ways.
Photography by: Scott Clark
The Magic Hour
What You'll Need: Lillet Rose, Grapefruit, Simple Syrup, Yellow Chartreuse, Sparkling Wine, Grapefruit Twist
The Recipe:
Lillet Rose - 1.5oz
Grapefruit - .5oz
Simple Syrup - .25oz
Yellow Chartreuse - 1 bar spoon
Sparkling Wine
Grapefruit Twist to add that finishing touch
The Aperol Flip
What You'll Need: Aperol, Juice of Half a Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Brut Champagne
The Recipe:
Aperol - 1oz
Lemon - .5oz
Simple Syrup - .5oz
Egg White - .5oz
Brut Champagne
The Troublemaker
What You'll Need: Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Lemon, Strawberry, Cucumber, Club Soda
The Recipe:
Gin - 1oz
Sweet Vermouth - 1oz
Lemon - .75
Muddled Strawberry
Muddled Cucumber
Club Soda
Blood Orange Sbagliato Punch
What You'll Need: 2 Bottles of Prosecco, 1 Bottle of Campari, 1 Bottle of Sweet Vermouth
The Recipe:
Prosecco - 750 ml
Campari - 750 ml
Sweet Vermouth - 375 ml
Credits
Photography: Scott Clark | Venue: Daily Dose Cafe | Cocktails: Cocktail Academy | Paper: Everthine Designs
