Festive Cocktails From Sopwell House

Sopwell House Hotel & Spa in St Albans has created a Festive Cocktail Menu featuring a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options which guests can enjoy in the hotel’s elegant Cocktail Lounge. Stefano Litti, Restaurant and Bars Manager at Sopwell House reveals the recipes for two of their creations for you to try at home:

Amaro Mio

Ingredients:
• 25ml Amaretto
• 25ml Dark Rum
• 50ml Cranberry Juice
• 50ml Apple Juice
• 10ml Ginger Juice
• Garnish: 1 Cinnamon Stick, 1 Glacé Cherry and a pinch of Cinnamon Powder.

Method:
Add the amaretto, dark rum, cranberry, apple and ginger juice to the cocktail shaker. Shake and serve in a short tumbler glass filled to the top with ice. Garnish the cocktail with the cinnamon stick and a glacé cherry. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder and enjoy!

Festive Mojito

Ingredients:
• 50ml Cranberry Juice
• 50ml Apple Juice
• 10ml Mint Syrup
• 5ml Gomme Syrup
• 5ml Lemon Juice
• Garnish: Red Currants, Mint Leaves, and a wedge of Lime.

Method:
Build the mocktail by adding the cranberry juice, apple juice, gomme and mint syrup to a shaker. Shake thoroughly to ensure it is fully muddled. Prepare a high ball glass with ice and strain the cocktail over the top. Add red currants, mint leaves and a wedge of lime to add a finishing touch.

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