What To Drink 19th December 2023 by Stellar Magazine
3 Festive Schweppes Cocktails We’re Dying To Try This Christmas
STELLAR PROMOTION: Bring the fun this festive season!
The festive season is well and truly upon us – and it’s safe to say we’re looking forward to a few days of catching up with loved ones, hosting friends and family, and recharging before the new year.
Whether you’re planning to be the hostess with the mostest this Christmas, or are hoping on having a few quiet drinks with some friends, make sure that you live life as you were Born Social.
Say yes to the buzz and start the festive period as you mean to go on – with a delicious Schweppes cocktail in hand.
An iconic drink that’s sure to make a great time when socialising at home, or out and about, Schweppes is the flavour of Christmas… and it’s safe to say we’re going to be enjoying it in a range of creations this year.
Pair Schweppes Pink Soda with gin or vodka, Schweppes Tonic Water with a classic gin, Schweppes Lemonade with any spirit of your choice, or Schweppes Ginger ale with any whiskey you so please.
You’ll be chasing the thrill of the fizz in no time!
Or, if you fancy something a little different this year, why not make yourself a delightful Schweppes cocktail?
Check out these delicious cocktail recipes to ensure festive fun this Christmas.
Schweppes Pisco Fizz Pink
Alcoholic serve ingredients
- 5ml egg white
- 10ml raspberry liqueur
- 15ml 2:1 sugar syrup
- 25ml lemon juice
- 40ml Pisco (a Brandy variant)
- Top with Schweppes Pink Soda
- Express oils of a lemon twist on top, then discard
Method
- Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker except Pink Soda
- Fill tin with cubed ice
- Vigorously shake ice up highball with cubed ice
- Double strain cocktail into the highball over cubed ice
- Top with Schweppes Pink Soda
Non-alcoholic serve ingredients
- 5ml egg white
- 20ml raspberry syrup
- 15ml 2:1 sugar syrup
- 25ml lemon juice
- 40ml Everleaf Marine or local market alternative
- Top with Schweppes Pink Soda
- Express oils of a lemon twist on top, then discard
Schweppes Vermouth + Lemonade
Alcoholic serve ingredients
- 40ml Red Vermouth
- 10ml red wine
- Top with Schweppes Lemonade
- Orange wedge decorated with one clove to garnish
Method
Place cubed ice in glass before adding ingredients
- Stir quickly to dilute and chill
- Top with Schweppes Lemonade
- Lightly mix (pull) all ingredients together
- Garnish
Non-alcoholic serve ingredients
- 30ml Martini Vibrante or local market non-alcoholic Roso Vermouth alternative
- 20ml Domaine de la Prade Merlot and Shiraz or local market non-alcoholic red wine alternative
- 5ml 2:1 sugar syrup
- Top with Schweppes Lemonade
- Orange wedge decorated with one clove to garnish
Schweppes Sweet Espresso Tonic (non-alcoholic)
Ingredients
- 20ml (cooled) filter coffee
- 20ml vanilla syrup
- Top with Schweppes Tonic Water
- Lemon twist to garnish
Method
- Place cubed ice in glass before adding ingredients
- Make sure coffee has cooled before adding to glass
- Stir quickly to dilute and chill Top with Schweppes Tonic Water
- Lightly mix (pull) all ingredients together
- Garnish
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