A Christmas tipple

They don’t say “Eat, drink and be merry” for nothing. With the Christmas parties, work do’s, caroling, Christmas fetes, pantomimes and shopping, there is always an ample chance that a Christmas drink can be had. Here we have a selection of some of the traditional and favourite drinks for your pleasure.

 

Christmas Cosmo Cocktail

Christmas Cosmo Cocktail

It's sophisticated, it's classy but this Cosmo is most definitely a contender for the new seasonal favourite cocktail. Christmas Cosmo Cocktail - - Cava/sparkling wine, Triple sec, Vodka, Cranberries (fresh or frozen), Lime, Cranberry juice,...

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Classic Mulled Wine

Classic Mulled Wine

What could be more Christmasy than a warming glass of mulled wine in front of a crackling open fire in the run up to the special day?

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Chestnut, bacon & cranberry stuffing

Chestnut, bacon & cranberry stuffing

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Braised Red Cabbage

Braised Red Cabbage

Always a favourite in our house to go with the turkey, this lovely slow-braised red cabbage. Great hot with the meal but also a fine accompaniment with cold cuts on boxing day - - rashers streaky bacon, medium onion (thinly sliced), red...

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Brussels sprouts with bacon & chestnuts

Brussels sprouts with bacon & chestnuts

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Sausages in Bacon

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