The holiday season is fast approaching. If you’re super organised you have already bought and wrapped presents, sent Christmas cards, stocked the pantry and planned out your festive season menus… an unlikely story, right?
For most of us, we will leave Christmas plans to the last minute, which is where Tipple can come in and save the day.
Here are three delicious (and easy) cocktails to make at home when you entertain this holiday season, with most of the ingredients available to be delivered within the hour. Cheers to that!
Melbourne Dark and Stormy
It’s no wonder that the city that experiences four seasons in one day should be honoured with this local twist on the classic Dark and Stormy. Made with rich Ron De Jeremy Rum and Melbourne made CAPI Ginger Beer, this is an international favourite with a local twist.
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Ingredients
60ml Ron De Jeremy Rum
Half a fresh lime
CAPI Flamin Ginger Beer
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Method
Crush the lime wedges, and place in a tall glass then add the rum. Fill the glass with ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime.
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Aussie Gin and Tonic
Made by an award winning bartender and a scientist, Artemis Distilled Australian Gin is made right here in Melbourne. This classic London dry style gin is loaded with Juniper, local botanics and of course its namesake, Artemisia. Artemis is a spicy, savoury and lively gin with a finish of clove, nutmeg and ginger. This is the perfect GandT for a hot Australian Christmas.
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Ingredients
60ml Artemis Gin
CAPI Tonic Water
Orange and rosemary for garnish
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Method
Add ingredients over ice and top with sparkling CAPI Tonic Water. You can add your favourite garnish, we recommend a slice of orange and a sprig of rosemary!
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Bloody Hot Summer
Warm Australian holidays call for zesty, cool and refreshing cocktails. Crafted in the wilds of Tasmania using the world’s purest rainwater, 666 Vodka is the natural choice for this zesty and clean tasting cocktail.
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Ingredients
60ml 666 Pure Tasmanian Vodka
CAPI Blood Orange Soda
Blood orange wedge to garnish
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Method
Build the drink in a glass over ice and mix it up with a gentle stir. Garnish with a big wedge of blood orange.
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Written By Tomas Zagoda
Image credit: Capi
