Throwing an over-the-top holiday party? Stumped on how to entertain your haute guests? EFFEN Vodka put together a round up of the most delicious and festive cocktails this season.
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EFFEN® Ginger Man
Created by David Nepove – National President, U.S. Bartender’s Guild
1 ½ parts EFFEN® Vodka
¾ parts Lime Juice
¾ parts Fresh Ginger Syrup
1 dash Bitters
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
5 Mint Leaves
Method: Muddle mint, lime juice and ginger syrup, add to a cocktail shaker with the vodka over ice and shake. Strain and pour into a tall glass with ice and ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprig
EFFEN® Winter’s Kiss
Created by David Nepove – National President, U.S. Bartender’s Guild
2 parts EFFEN® Vodka
¾ parts Lime Juice
¾ parts Simple Syrup
15 Mint Leaves
½ part Cranberry Juice
2 parts Club Soda
5 Cranberries
Method: Muddle mint, lime juice and sugar in tall glass. Â Add remaining ingredients to the glass with ice and stir.
EFFEN® Vodka Spiced Pumpkin
Created by David Nepove – National President, U.S. Bartender’s Guild
1½ parts EFFEN® Vodka
2 parts Pumpkin Mix (see recipe below)
¾ parts Pasteurized Egg White
Method:Â Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker over ice and shake thoroughly. Â Strain and pour into a cocktail glass. Â Garnish with floating cream with grated vanilla and nutmeg.
Pumpkin Mix
8 parts Canned Pumpkin
8 parts Freshly Pressed Apple Juice
4 tablespoons of Pumpkin Spice
8 parts Spiced Syrup (recipe below)
Method: Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix together.
Spiced Syrup
8 parts Water
8 parts White Sugar
8 parts White Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
4 Whole Cloves
1Â Star Anise
1/8 tsp Ground Allspice or 5 Whole Allspice Pods
Method:
Combine all ingredients, except sugar, in stove-top pan and bring to a boil. Â Turn off heat, add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool. Â Strain all particles and refrigerate. Â Spiced Syrup will last up to two weeks.