This is one warming cocktail that screams Christmas, loaded up with warmth, spice, richness, and naturally sweet citrus. With clementines and a variety of winter spices like cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, the flavours are an instant comfort. Add into the mix the refreshing warmth of ginger beer, the luxurious silky sweetness of honey, and the rich oomph of your favourite whisky and you’ve got the cocktail version of a hug. Oh, and don’t let the winter spice syrup put you off – it’s really, really easy to make. Go to our Simple Homemade Cocktail Syrup Guide here.
Ingredients (for 1)
150ml ginger beer
50ml whisky
40ml clementine juice
10ml winter spice syrup
1 tsp honey
Optional garnishes: clementine slice and cinnamon stick
Method
1. Combine ginger beer, clementine juice, honey, and your spice syrup into a pan on a low heat.
2. Continuously stir and bring the mix to a simmer. Keep it there for 5 minutes, before turning off the heat.
3. Stir in the whisky, and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
4. Strain into a handled glass or mug.
5. Garnish with clementine slices and a cinnamon stick.
For more seasonals cocktail recipes to warm you up, how about our Boozy Coffee and Hot Chocolate Recipes. Or, if you’re ditching the alcohol, peruse our Delicious Winter Mocktails.