‘Tis the Season for Holiday Cocktails!
18 Dec 2017 by Simon Mayorga in Cuisine, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun. Whether you’re prepping for a holiday party or plan to be curled up by the fireplace, these flavorful Don Papa Rum cocktails are easy to make and perfect for getting in the holiday spirit.
COOKIES N CREAM
- 1 ¾ oz. Don Papa Rum
- 1 1/3 oz. Cookie Soaked Milk
- 1/3 oz. Chocolate Sauce
Garnish: Whipped cream, sprinkles and a cookie
Method: Combine all ingredients into a shaker. Shake hard until chilled and strain into a rocks glass. Top with cream and garnish.
- 1 ¾ oz. Don Papa Rum
- ¾ oz. Lemon
- 1 ¾ oz. Boiling Water
- 1 oz. Cinnamon and Ginger Honey
Garnish: Lemon wheel, cinnamon sticks
Method: Combine all ingredients into glass and stir. Serve while hot.
MINCE PIE SOUR
- 1 ¾ oz. Don Papa Rum
- 1 ¾ bar spoon Mince Pie Syrup*
- ¾ oz. Lemon
- 1 Egg White
Garnish: Dust of nutmeg or cinnamon
Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker. Dry shake without ice first then shake again with ice to emulsify the egg white. Strain into a flute and dust with your favorite winter spice.
* To make the mince pie syrup simply take 2-4 mince pies and remove the filling. Add hot water and stir until dissolved.
EVE OF THE DON
- 1 ¾ oz. Don Papa Rum
- 1 ¾ bar spoon Raspberry and Thyme Purée
- ¾ oz. Lemon
- ¾ bar spoon Sugar
- Top with Prosecco
Garnish: Raspberry and thyme with lemon zest
Method: Combine all but the prosecco in a shaker and shake hard until diluted and chilled.Strain into a coupe and garnish and serve.