COCKTAILS Winter warmers

KINKAJOU BAR Ironsides Cart Tucked away at the top of Whiteladies Road, Kinkajou Bar gave us a winter warmer for the adventurous, inspired by the raids of 9th-century Viking Bjorn Ironside.

In the mix… 25 ml Cointreau, 25 ml Remy VSOP 25 ml Highland Park

Stir everything together, strain into a martini glass and enjoy.

Love and Death Could we stretch the truth and claim that this is an excellent way of getting in one of your fi ve-a-day? Probably not, but we’ll go with it anyway.

In the mix… 40ml vodka 20ml elderfl ower liqueur 20ml Crème De Mure (or any dark berry or cherry liqueur/syrup)

Shake the vodka, elderfl ower liqueur and Crème De Mure, and serve up in a long stem glass. Hold the ice – it’s cold out there.

www.kinkajoubar.co.uk

SPOKE & STRINGER Whisky Almond Chai Latte Perfect for cold winter nights, this sweet, spicy and frothy whiskey almond chai latte is guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. Serve in a warm mug with a dusting of cinnamon and a slice of orange for an extra special treat.

In the mix… 25ml Woodford Reserve whiskey 50ml chai syrup 50ml fresh orange juice 100ml almond milk

1. Combine the Woodford Reserve Whiskey and fresh orange juice in a large warmed-up mug. 2. Place the almond milk and chai syrup into a pan and warm through, letting the chai syrup infuse the milk with its delicious fl avour. 3. Add the steamed, chai-infused almond milk to your mug. 4. Serve with a dusting of cinnamon on the top and a slice of orange on the side.

www.spokeandstringer.com

BRISTOL AND BATH RUM DISTILLERY Hot Buttered Rum Girls (and guys) just wanna have rum and, luckily for us there’s a joint dedicated to the stuff on Park Street. The Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery’s take on this classic cocktail is a perfect way to melt through the seasonal malaise. Gentle, hearty spices pair perfectly with the sweetness of homemade apple syrup to warm the cockles of your heart.

In the mix… 50ml Jamaican rum 20ml apple syrup 150ml hot water 1 teaspoon butter Finishing touches: Slice of apple Grated nutmeg Cinnamon stick

Pour rum and syrup in a mug and top up with hot water. Add butter and stir in. Garnish with apple slice, grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Boozy Hot Chocolate This boozy hot chocolate is a heavenly answer to the favourite winter drink of your childhood. The Aber Falls salted toffee liqueur brings a hint of burnt sugar lightness, while the coffee and dark chocolate liqueur gives it a decadent richness. Will you choose the light side or the dark side?

In the mix: 150ml rich hot chocolate (ground dark chocolate is recommended) 50ml Aber Falls salted toffee liqueur OR 50 ml Aber Falls dark chocolate liqueur

Mix hot chocolate and the Aber Falls liqueur of your choice (salted toffee or dark chocolate) in a mug, then top with grated chocolate.

All liqueurs available from Bristol and Bath Distillery’s on-site bottle shop.

www.bristolrumschool.com

TELL US THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT COCKTAIL YOU’VE EVER SEEN/ MADE..

“We are not sure that anything will ever top the absurd beverages of Del-Boy in Only Fools and Horses; we’ve got a lot of love for any drink that comes with a curly straw, a sparkler, an umbrella and half a pineapple in it!” Ben at Kinkajou

“The most ridiculous cocktail we have been asked to make is a ‘Jelly Baby’ - a three layered mix of grenadine, Malibu, Archers, pineapple juice, vodka and blue curacao. It took ages to make, and when you mixed it all together it just turned grey and tasted of nothing but sugar, but the customer had a few of them!” Ben at Kinkajou

“The most extravagant cocktail from Spoke & Stringer’s menu is a Bloody Maria; essentially a Bloody Mary with tequila, it comes garnished with cucumber, cider and honey-glazed chorizo, boquerone, lemon, giant gordal olive and guindilla pepper.” Ellie at Spoke & Stringer