This Christmas, we’ve tapped into the expertise of some of the industry’s top mixologists and bartenders to bring you a unique collection of winter warmer cocktails.
Warm Port Manhattan with Spiced Cherry
For Zoe Burgess, drinks consultant and author of The Cocktail Cabinet, Christmas isn’t quite complete without port. “Though I only ever drink it during the festive season, I’m a massive port fan—for me, nothing beats a little glass of port and a bacon butty on Christmas morning,” she shares. While port is rarely seen in cocktails, Zoe believes it’s an under-appreciated ingredient. “I love how versatile it is—it works beautifully in simple yet delicious twists on classic cocktails,” she explains. Her Warm Port Manhattan is a perfect example, pairing Tawny Port’s nutty, complex flavours with the rich sweetness of bourbon. Served warm or cold, this cocktail can be pre-batched for convenience or bottled as a thoughtful gift for any cocktail enthusiast. Ingredients: 50ml Bourbon 300ml Filtered water 15ml Tawny Port 10ml Sweet Vermouth 2.5ml Maraschino Liqueur 2 dashes Angostura bitters Method: Add the liquid to a suitable pan and heat on a low heat until warm. The trick with this recipe is to get it to the perfect warm sipping temperature but not ‘blow off’ all of the alcohol, Zoe advises. I therefore advise to heat the liquid no more than ten minutes before you plan on serving it – don’t leave the heat on for an excessive amount of time. If you can, take
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