The 12 Canberra Cocktails of Christmas

Posted on 8 December, 2016

On the lead up to Christmas, HerCanberra gives to you…

Our Top 12 Cocktails of Christmas for you and your crew…

1. Japanese Slipper at Provini

Embracing the spirit of Christmas, the Japanese Slipper is rich in those traditional Christmas colours. This cocktail combines Midori, citrus vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon and a sweet maraschino cherry to finish!

2. Eastside Elderflower at Parlour

It’s a Parlour twist on a classic that’s packed with lots of fresh flavour and easy to drink on a sunny afternoon. This little number is from their spring cocktail list and is made with Tanqueray London dry gin, elderflower liqueur, lime, mint and cucumber.

3. Sazerac at Molly

Made with rye whisky, Peychaud’s bitters, Angostura bitters, absinthe, sugar and served with lemon peel, the Sazerac is all things nice. 

4. Santa’s Special at White Rabbit Cocktail Room

This drink is the definition of Christmas…. in your mouth. Santa’s Special incorporates Hennesy Cognac, Disaronno Amaretto, Cherry Heering Liquor, Demerara syrup, Creme De Cocoa, egg white and nutmeg. This little number is finished with grated nutmeg, which enhances the Christmas pudding flavour. It’s also served with a skewered date. Delish!

5. ‘Hopspresso’ at Hopscotch

Hoppy’s twist on this old favourite brings to you a frozen espresso martini – served with attitude. Made with vodka, kahlua, cold dripped coffee and house-made infused syrup, then frozen and served in a takeaway cup, perfect for providing you with the pick me up you need after all your silly season events!

6. Liquid Gold at Lucky’s Speakeasy

The Liquid Gold is a whisky sour with a difference. It’s made with peach and cinnamon infused Wild Turkey Rye, fresh lemon, egg white, honey from QT’s rooftop beehive, umami bitters and an edible marigold flower.

7. Pimms Cup at Black Market Bar

Pimms, dry ginger ale and soda served with cucumber, mint, strawberries, lemons and limes. This Pimms Cup is your go-to drink to kick back with over the silly season.

8. Piña Colada at The Highball Express

The Piña Colada is a sweet cocktail made with white rum, coconut cream or coconut milk, and pineapple juice usually served shaken with ice. Perfect for a refreshing summer drink. 

9. The Clause Remedy at Treehouse Bar

In honour of the big white bearded man himself, The Clause Remedy celebrates the true spirit of Christmas. This Christmas treat is a blend of Gosling, Pimento Dram, honey syrup, bitters, egg and a flamed orange peel, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon dust. Magical.

10. Rosemary Paloma at Hippo Co

Though this cocktail is not Christmas specific, it certainly does fit the Christmas-in-the-Australian-summer vibe. This bright red drink is made with tequila, fresh lime and ruby grapefruit, rosemary syrup, rhubarb compote with soda and a dash of bitters, topped with a flamed rosemary sprig.

11. Upper East Side at Joe’s Bar

Vanilla infused bourbon, Nocello, a dash of peach nectar, lemon juice and bitters are shaken over ice in a Boston shaker before being strained over a large ice cube in a double-rocks glass and garnished with citrus zest. Delicious and decadent.

12. Crunk Cooler Jug and Shortys

And on the twelfth day of Christmas, Shorty’s can make for thee – the Crunk Cooler! Or better known to some of their regulars as ‘the one with passion fruit’. This cocktail jug is a delicious mix of vodka, peach schnapps, passionfruit, apple juice, and lemonade served with a variety of fruits and as many (or as little) glasses as you desire.

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