Winter is rolling around and our fruity refreshing cocktails are taking a back seat. Time to roll out our winter warmers! Have a look at some of our favourite and easy to make drinks that are perfect for the colder months.

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Your Friday wind down espresso martini just got a whole lot better. Skip dessert and just straight onto this… the perfect caramel and coffee combo matched with the incredible Blue Duck Vodka, its a win-win.

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Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 tbs Store Bought Caramel
50 ml Espresso
50 ml Coffee Liqueur
100 ml Blue Duck Rare Vodka

Instructions

Place caramel, espresso and a pinch of salt flakes in a cocktail shaker and stir until caramel has dissolved.
Add coffee liqueur and vodka, top with ice and shake until combined and frothy.
Strain mixture and divide between two chilled martini glasses and top with finely grated chocolate, to serve.

Apple Cobbler Cocktail

Forget about pre heating the oven and peeling your apples. This Apple Cobbler hits all the right spots, plus it has booze in it…

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The Apple Cobbler Cocktail

Ingredients

45 ml Bourbon
15 ml Apple and Clover Syrup
20 ml Apple Juice
20 ml Lime Juice
15 ml Egg White
15 ml La Quintinye Blanc

Instructions

Double shake and double strain. Garnish with crushed milk arrowroot biscuits.

Winter Warmer Negroni

Who doesn’t love a negroni?! Have ago at making this delicious winter warmer negroni. Whether you’re drinking alone or with friends I know you’ll enjoy this.

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Winter Warmer Negroni

Servings: 8

Ingredients

195 grams Caster Sugar
1 Orange sliced
2 Oranges juiced
250 ml Gin
250 ml Vermouth
250 ml Campari

Instructions

Place 1/2 cup (110g) sugar in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of orange slices in sugar. Grease a large non-stick frypan and place over medium heat. Add orange slices and cook, turning once, for 2-3 minutes each side or until dark and caramelised. Transfer to a tray lined with baking paper and cool completely.
Place orange juice and remaining 85g caster sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Combine gin, vermouth and Campari in a large jug. Divide among glasses, top with warm syrup and caramelised orange, and serve immediately.

Whiskey Sour

Is dark liquor your thing? Make whiskey sours your go-to for the winter months. A classic drink that will never fail to warm your heat and warm your spirits!

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Whiskey Sour

Ingredients

4 tbsp Bourbon Whiskey
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup
Orange for Garnish
Ice for Serving

Instructions

Add the bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill with a handful of ice and shake until very cold.
Strain the drink into a lowball or Old Fashioned glass. Serve with ice, an orange peel and a cocktail cherry.

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