Christmas and New Year are almost here but do you have the drinks sorted?
We start so many celebrations by cracking open a bottle and filling a glass. But if you want to shake things up for your guests and loved ones, try one of these fun cocktail recipes stirred up by SPAR.
Your local SPAR has long opening hours, so if you need an extra ingredient or more supplies for unexpected arrivals, they can help you out. Try one of these:
1. Raspberry Royale Spritz
Great for a girls’ night in, a post-dessert tipple or to hand around at the start of a party. This cocktail looks great in pictures and is easy to make for large groups – there’s no shaking, just pouring and stirring.
Raspberry vodka, sparkling rose wine and cranberry juice make a fruity, fizzy treat with a deep pink glow. For the finishing touch add frozen berries and chopped mint – cheers!
Get the recipe here
2. Second-chance Bucks Fizz
You hosted a party and now you’re left with various bottles of spirits with just a tiny drop left in the bottom of each.
There’s not quite enough for a straight-up drink and you certainly don’t want to mix them together. But this clever cocktail recipe will help you create something new and delicious.
Combine left over gin, vodka, whisky or rum with cold Prosecco and shake it up with ice and orange marmalade.
Get the recipe here
3. Elf on the Coffee Shelf
Teacher’s presents, carol concert, nativity play, elf-on-the-shelf… organising kids in the run up to Christmas is a job in itself.
Take a break with your partner or a friend and sip on one of these coffee-based cocktails. It’s easier to make than a classic espresso martini, using pre-made caramel latte, but packs a similar delicious punch.
Get the recipe here
4. A Hundred Thousands Reasons To Be Cherry
It’s a dessert and a drink and it’s really great fun to make. This showstopper looks like a sundae, tastes like a cherry ice cream float and is given a very grown-up twist with a shot of vodka.
Seeing these drinks come out will bring a smile to the faces of your party guests. Non-drinkers can enjoy the sweet treat without the vodka.
Get the recipe here
5. The Hunni Snow ball
The Hunni Snowball is a modern take on the retro snowball cocktail recipe. Made with lemon curd and honey flavoured vodka it is a really indulgent and fun drink to enjoy during the festive season.
Get the recipe here
Great value discounts on food and drink at your local SPAR this Christmas:
Prosecco
It wouldn’t be a party without Prosecco, so get more bang for your bucks fizz with this great deal on SPAR’s brilliant bubbles, £6.49 until 1st January.
Coca Cola Zero
Loved by kids big and small, keep a can or two on hand to add a little pop to proceedings. An 18 pack of Diet Coke and Coca-Cola zero are just £6 each.
Doritos
Delicious with dips and made for sharing, no Christmas buffet should be without a bag. Doritos 140g packs are now just £1.25 each.
Shop Christmas deals at SPAR
Please note alcoholic products are only available to people aged 18+. SPAR follows the ‘challenge 25 policy’ so you may be asked for ID when purchasing. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink if you are pregnant.