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The Sommelier's Tips
Ideal for toasting or raising a glass, cocktails are particularly appreciated during the holiday season.
Refreshing, delicious, or surprising, there is something for everyone. Follow our tips through this guide and create the best Christmas cocktail! Here are 10 recipe ideas to impress your guests with a festive cocktail:
Want a sangria for Christmas? With this festive recipe, you will surely amaze your guests! Available in still or sparkling versions.
1 bottle of red wine, check out our dedicated article on sangria 3 glasses of sparkling water (optional) 2 oranges 2 apples 2 cinnamon sticks
Considered a classic reception cocktail, champagne soup is ideal to whet the appetite before our holiday meals.
75 cl of sparkling wine (crémant or champagne) 75 cl of sparkling water 10 cl of lime juice 10 cl of triple sec 5 cl of liquid cane sugar
White punch is a cocktail made with coconut milk, mango, white rum, and cane sugar. These exotic notes will bring a touch of sunshine to your festive meals.
1/6 white rum 1/6 mango juice 1/6 coconut milk 1/6 cane sugar syrup 2/6 milk A pinch of cinnamon
A delicious and comforting recipe perfect for our evenings by the fire, eggnog is also an excellent cocktail for the end of the meal. Here is the recipe for two cups of eggnog.
2 tablespoons of amber rum (or more if preferred!) 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 50 cl of hot milk 1 egg yolk
A festive cocktail with a unique taste, here is our recipe for the famous Black Pearl, perfect for the holiday season!
75 cl of chilled brut champagne 15 cl of Armagnac 15 cl of coffee liqueur
Try this original and warm Christmas whisky punch cocktail recipe!
35 cl of whisky 35 cl of black tea 100 g of brown sugar 10 cl of gentian bitters 2 squeezed clementines 2 star anise 1 clove 1 cinnamon stick
Ideal as an aperitif, the mimosa combines orange juice with sparkling wine. The touch of triple sec in this recipe enhances it brilliantly!
8 cl of brut champagne or crémant 4 cl of freshly squeezed orange juice 2 cl of triple sec
Among the most popular Christmas cocktails, the Imperial Kir always makes a great impression.
9 cl of brut champagne 2 cl of raspberry liqueur 5 raspberries
A must-have for the Christmas holidays, mulled wine is traditionally served in the streets to warm passersby. Here is a convivial recipe, ideal especially if you want to start the aperitif in the garden!
1.5 L of red wine 1/2 L of water 250 g of brown sugar 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks 1 clove zest of a whole orange
To add a touch of pep to your aperitif, grapefruit gin is the perfect drink!
6 cl of gin 4 cl of lemonade 3 cl of lime juice 2 cl of liquid cane sugar 1/2 grapefruit + 1 wedge for decoration 3 ice cubes
The holiday season is the perfect time to explore new flavors. If you already love the classics, these surprising Christmas cocktails will enrich your selection with style. Perfect for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or simply for toasting with your loved ones.
A fruity, smooth, and elegant Christmas cocktail made with pear nectar, cranberry juice, and sparkling Crémant. A true ray of light to accompany your holiday meals.
Serve well chilled in stemmed glasses, with a thin pear slice for presentation.
Inspired by traditional recipes, this cocktail revisits winter flavors with sweet, spicy, and warming notes.
Enjoy hot in a small cup, like a homemade cocktail with cozy vibes for long December evenings.
A bold mix that blends the fruitiness of fresh orange juice with the strength of clove-infused rum. Perfect for pairing with dessert or even a winter wedding candy bar.
An energizing cocktail, perfect to kick off the party!
Looking for freshness? This cocktail evokes a walk through snowy forests, with a vegetal touch thanks to the delicate blend of hibiscus flowers and blackberry leaves.
Serve in a frosted glass for an even more “icy Christmas” effect.
Perfect for New Year’s Eve, this cocktail is lively, refreshing, and visually stunning thanks to its layered presentation.
An ideal cocktail to break the ice with your guests and start the holiday season in good spirits.
To make sure everyone enjoys the festivities, don’t forget to include an alcohol-free cocktail on the menu. For example, combine warm apple juice with mulled wine spices such as cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and citrus zest. You’ll get a fragrant and comforting drink that both adults and children will love.
Organize a cocktail-making workshop at home or in the workplace! These activities are perfect for energizing a family gathering or a winter team-building event. Prepare a bar with plenty of ingredients to choose from: vanilla syrup, triple sec, orange juice, apple juice, spices, spiced liqueurs, fresh fruit, banana chips, or even aromatic herbs like peppermint. Everyone can unleash their creativity by testing out their own recipe!
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