Five cocktail recipes to warm you up this winter

Looking for easy cocktails to make at home? For the best cocktails this winter, check out our favourites below.

Dinner Party Perfect: Mulled Wine

An easy way to impress your friends this chilly season is with the classic Mulled Wine. Serve this winter cocktail at your next dinner party and fill your home with alluring scents of cinnamon and clove. Pair perfectly with the traditional Krosno Avant-Garde 6-Piece Wine Glass Set or (for something a little fancier) the Shaynna Blaze Criss Cross 6 Piece Wine Glass Set.

Ingredients

• 750ml bottle of fruity red wine
• 300ml of cranberry juice
• 300ml of orange juice
• 100g of sugar
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 20 cloves
• 1 orange

Method

1. Stud the orange with cloves. What does this mean? Puncture the orange with a toothpick and place a whole clove in each hole you make
2. Place the studded orange in a saucepan with the wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon sticks. Heat until nearly boiling - be careful not to let it boil - then remove from the heat
3. Let the wine stand for up to one to two hours
4. When serving, reheat the wine (without boiling it) and strain into glasses

Christmas in July: Peppermint Martini

One of the best cocktails for feeling refreshed, the Peppermint Martini will have you dreaming of Christmas, and is the perfect peppermint cocktail for settling down by the fire and savouring its minty flavour. For a different take on the martini glass, instead opt for the Pasabahce Timeless Champagne Saucer to add a sense of luxury to your evening.

Ingredients

• 70ml of vanilla vodka
• 30ml of white creme de menthe
• 15ml of peppermint schnapps

Method

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice - we recommend the Davis & Waddell Taste Opaline Cocktail Shaker in Pink and Gold
2. Pour in vodka, creme de menthe and peppermint schnapps and shake well
3. Strain into a martini glass or your glass of choice

Soothing and Sophisticated: Hot Toddy

One of the best cocktails for warming up this winter is the fan favourite Hot Toddy. A great drink to sip on a cold evening, this drink is instantly elevated with the RCR Opera 6-Piece Coupe Set.

Ingredients

• 10ml of lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp of honey
• 45mL of whiskey
• 90mL of hot water
• Lemon peel to garnish

Method

1. Add lemon juice, honey, whiskey and hot water to your favourite glass
2. Stir until honey has melted
3. Stud the lemon peel with a clove and add for garnish

Snug as a Bug: Baileys Hot Chocolate

Nothing says winter cocktails better than a Baileys Hot Chocolate. The perfect drink for your next movie night in, serve yours in the Coffee Culture Mila Glass for a classic take on this spiked winter drink.

Ingredients

• 50ml of Baileys Original Irish Cream
• 1 tsp of hot chocolate powder
• 100ml of milk
• A dollop of cream to garnish
• Marshmallows to garnish
• Chocolate sprinkles to garnish

Method

1. Make hot chocolate with the chocolate powder and milk
2. Add Baileys
3. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles

Party All Night: Espresso Martini

A classic for a reason, the Espresso Martini captures the very essence of the winter cocktail. This drink is a great pick me up and will keep you dancing all night long throughout those inevitable chilly evenings.

Ingredients

• 60ml of vodka
• 15ml of coffee liqueur
• 30ml espresso, freshly brewed
• 15ml of simple syrup
• Coffee beans to garnish

Method

1. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until well-chilled
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
3. Garnish with 3 coffee beans

Elevate Your Cocktail Experience

For easy cocktails to make at home, it's important to have the right equipment. Ensure you have a cocktail shaker and all the tools required, including a strainer, mixing spoon and a spirit measuring jigger, as well as a stylish glassware set to tie it altogether. Now all you need is your favourite cocktail!

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