The winter chill is here, and the festive spirit infuses us with a lightness of heart, the specter of the virus notwithstanding. It is but the need of the hour to gather in small groups with our loved ones, family and dear friends, sweet new acquaintances, the less-known neighbor et al, and raise a toast to life. Here are three delish recipes for the interesting toast.
ABSOLUT LIME MOJITO
Ingredients
1½ Parts Absolut Lime
⅔ Part Lime Juice
½ Part Simple Syrup
Soda Water
1 Leaf Mint Leaf|
1 Wedge Lime
Crushed Ice
How to Mix
Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Muddle.
Add Absolut Lime, lime juice and simple syrup.
Top up with soda water.
Garnish with a mint leaf and a lime wedge.
JAMESON SPICY HOT TODDY
Ingredients
1 part Jameson Irish Whiskey
3 parts water
0.25 parts Honey
0.5 parts Lemon
0.5 parts Sriracha
Ginger, sliced
How to Mix
Add water, honey, sriracha, and sliced ginger pieces to a small saucepan.
Bring to a low simmer and stir to combine.
Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Jameson and lemon juice and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
Pour into mugs and add a lemon slice.
Garnish with a thin ginger slice.
MONKEY 47 GIN JULEP
Ingredients
5 cl Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
1 cl simple syrup
15 mint leaves
How to Mix
Muddle all ingredients.
Shake it with ice cubes.
Double-strain into a silver mug filled with crushed ice.
Garnish it with a mint leave.
