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Rudolph's Nose

This is inspired by the flavours of our traditional family Christmas cake, fat glossy cherries, orange peel, and some warming spices. Fruity sweet raisin

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Spice Tingle

Seasonal flavours are synonymous with the year end in the lead up to Christmas. This is the time when everything "spiced" takes center stage.

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Eller

Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain over ice.

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Christmas at Jamaican shores

As I love to spend christmas in a sunny place, this is my version of a chistmas favourite. I created this drink in november 2023 by experimenting with

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O Tanninbaum, O Tanninbaum

Sweet, smoky, mouth-full, lush

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Cherry Bribe

Taking inspiration from the Cherry Ripe chocolate bar, this drink brings together cherry, coconut and chocolate flavours. The amaro in this drink adds

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Warm Winter Cheer

I originally made this with scotch. Switched to bourbon after several experiments. I compared Campari with Gran Classico - no comparison. The cognac float

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Night In

If you don't have creme de mure it can be substituted for some blackberry preserves or fresh blackberries. If you don't have absinthe 1 star

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Jingle Jungle Kristmas Krampus

The Cherry Herring is the backbone of this cocktail with it's deep fruity and almondy notes making it a perfect ingredient for a tiki style cocktail.

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Old fashioned snowflake

The Sirup might be your flavour dial: take Vanilla, speculatius (Ginger bread), or whatever makes you remember your childhood or youth.

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Firn

Make sure to use a flavorful, foresty gin. It can really make or break this cocktail.

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Snowfall Reviver

Best made with a clean, aromatic absinthe such as St. George or La Clandestine, using only a rinse to maintain balance. Keep the lemon between 8–10 ml

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Chérie it's Xsmas

I only add a drop of cherry syrup because I didn't want to have something too sweet, and I wanted the cherry to be the main star of the cocktail.

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Wintercrest Cherry

The drink is inspired by my parents, who would spend the Christmas season baking sweet cookies and winter treats. The aroma of cherries, spices, and warm

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Ripe Night

ripe fruit

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The First Glow of Christmas

A bright cherry aroma rises first, lifted by subtle gingerbread spice. The palate opens with vibrant cherry from Heering Cherry Liqueur, followed by warm

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