With the Christas season just around the corner, it's time to start feeling a little bit more merry. And what better way to help you get into the festive spirit, then with a festive cocktail!
This Mince Pie Martini mixes Gin, Spiced Rum, Mixed Spice, Cream Sherry and Mince Meat – the perfect winter beverage.
Serves: 4 people
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
For the syrup
100ml water
100g caster sugar
50g mincemeat
For the cocktail
2 tbsp caster sugar
2 tsp mixed spice
4 tsp mincemeat
100ml gin
100ml cream sherry
20ml rum
Method:
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Start with your syrup by boiling the water, caster sugar and mincemeat in a pan, then let it cool and strain it.
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Mix the caster sugar and mixed spice together.
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Dampen the rims of four glasses and dip them into this sugary mixture.
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Grab a cocktail shaker or jug, put in mincemeat, then pound it with the handle of a wooden spoon.
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Add the gin, sherry, dark rum, ice and 80ml of the cooled syrup. Shake or stir well then strain into the 4 glasses – and enjoy!
