Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes with Food Sorcery
The wonderful bunch at Food Sorcery have worked their magic and recorded some how-to guides for three delectable drinks. You don’t need to be an experienced bartender to make these delicious beverages, and you don’t need to break out fancy moves like spinning or throwing (although Johnny Cocktail makes it look easy). As long as you have a cocktail shaker, the rest can be popped on your shopping order and with a little practice you’ll be wowing your family and friends this Christmas (even if it’s over Zoom).
Christmas Kiss Cocktail
Well kiss me quick! This cocktail is filled to the brim with tantalising tastes from vanilla vodka to coconut puree, and if you’re after a smooth drink that will have you salivating for seconds, look no further.
What you need
- Shaker (with strainer)
Ingredients
- 35ml vanilla Vodka
- 15ml white Cacao
- 15ml white chocolate syrup
- 25ml coconut puree
- 80ml coconut water
- Cut of lime
- Desiccated coconut
- Ice
Method
1. Run a slice of lime around the rim of your glass and dip it into the desiccated coconut.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add your vanilla Vodka, white Cacao, white chocolate syrup, coconut puree and coconut water into the shaker with a scoop of ice.
4. Seal and give it a good shake for 15 seconds.
5. Fill your chosen glass with ice and strain the mixtures into it.
6. Enjoy with or without a straw!
Espresso Martini
Creamy and caffeinated, this classic cocktail won’t kick start your day, but it might kick start some dance moves. It’s a smooth and sophisticated sipping drink with a sweet sugar syrup finish, and sure to be a hit with the family this year.
What you need
- Cocktail shaker (with strainer)
- Glass
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 25ml Kahlua
- 25ml Vodka
- 80ml espresso
- 12.5ml sugar syrup
- 3 coffee beans
- Ice
Method
1. Chill the glass with ice.
2. Add the Kahlua, vodka, expresso, sugar syrup and a scoop of ice to the shaker.
3. Shake it all together for 15 seconds.
4. Remove the ice and strain your mixture into your glass.
5. Garnish with coffee beans.
6. Enjoy!
Strawberry Mocktail
Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, this strawberry sensation is worth the sugar rush and even includes a few adorable Haribo strawberries. If you’re lucky, there will be leftovers to enjoy after!
What you will need
- Shaker (with strainer)
- Glass
- Straw
Ingredients
- 30ml lemon juice
- 25ml strawberry puree
- 15ml sugar syrup
- Soda water
- 2 giant Haribo strawberries
- Ice
Method
1. Pour the lemon juice into a shaker.
2. Add the strawberry puree and sugar syrup.
3. Scoop in some ice cubes, pop on the other half of the shaker and give your mixture a good mix for 10 seconds. (you can also use this time to have a little dance!)
4. Prepare your glass with ice and strain your delicious mocktail into it.
5. Top up with refreshing soda water and crushed ice.
6. Garnish with two giant Haribo strawberries and a straw.
7. Sit back and enjoy!
About Food Sorcery
Who doesn’t love good food? Well Food Sorcery certainly does! Their purpose-built cookery school is a place where everyone can enjoy everything from hands-on cookery classes and team-building events, to informative nutrition courses and barista training that will get your mouths watering. Based in Manchester, this award-winning school is run by a team of talented chefs who successfully blend learning with sociable atmospheres to create something fun and tasty.