The holidays are around the corner and you’re likely looking for the best cocktails to serve (or bring to) your upcoming gatherings that will impress your friends and family. Perfect for spreading some holiday cheer are these fun, tasty cocktails from Stella Artois Cidre. Infused with seasonal ingredients they are perfect for festive winter activities, holiday parties, New Year’s Eve and more!
Stella Artois Cidre Ginger Snap:
A fun twist on everyone’s favorite holiday cookie, the Stella Artois Cidre Ginger Snap includes triple match scotch, lemon, ginger, and Stella Artois Cidre.
Recipe Credit: Jonah Shaw, Founder and Chef, Catskill Food
Company (Delhi, NY)
Image Credit: Amber J. Photography
Ingredients [per drink]:
1 oz. Triple Malt
0.5 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
0.5 oz. Fresh Ginger Juice
0.5 oz. Maple Syrup
Maple Spice Blend for Rim [per 8 drinks]:
1 oz. Maple Sugar
0.5 oz. Allspice Powder
0.5 oz. Nutmeg Powder
Directions:
Rub rim of glass with lemon wedge.
Dip glass into maple spice blend.
Half fill glass with ice – add liquid ingredients to glass and stir.
Fill glass to half waypoint with Stella Artois Cidre.
Stella Artois Cidre Fireside Sangria:
A refreshing year-round cocktail, the Stella Artois Cidre Fireside Sangria pairs the perfectly balanced taste of Stella Artois Cidre with the crisp flavor of fresh apples.
Ingredients (serves 8):
1 honey crisp apple – cored and sliced thin
1 cup white grapes cut in half
1 cup white grape juice
1 lemon cut into wheels
3 orange peels
1 dash vanilla extract
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup applesauce or non-alcoholic apple cider
1 tablespoon sugar
3 sprigs of mint
4 12-ounce bottles Stella Artois Cidre
Directions:
In a large punch bowl add apples, grapes, grape juice, lemons, orange peel, cinnamon, vanilla, apple cider and sugar.
Mix thoroughly and allow to macerate for 30-45 minutes.
To finish the punch, add cold Stella Artois Cidre, ice and mint.
Serve immediately.
Stella Artois Cidre Elderberry Bellini:
An easy-to-make classic cocktail with a twist perfect for any occasion including toasting to the New Year!
Ingredients:
0.5 oz. Elderberry Syrup
0.75 oz. Amaro
Orange Twist
Directions:
Add liquid ingredients to glass and stir.
Top with one-third of Stella Artois Cidre.
Squeeze orange twist over drink and add as garnish.
Stella Artois Cidre Winter Berry Toddy:
A modern take on the original hot toddy cocktail, the Stella Artois Winter Berry Toddy combines the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla with notes of citrus for a perfect beverage to sip on during any chilly, winter evening.
Ingredients:
1 12-ounce bottle of Stella Artois Cidre
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ ounce fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium sized saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes and lower temp to lowest setting, let simmer for up to 20 minutes.
Strain mixture through doubled-over cheesecloth or strain 2 times through a fine mesh strainer.
Ladle into your favorite decorative hot beverage mug and garnish with fresh raspberries.
These recipes are full of flavor and will become favorites of yours and also your guests. Don’t forget to share where you find the recipes so that your friends can make these up at home too!
Happy Holidays!
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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