Hot Christmas Punch
Savour the subtle tastes and seasonal aromas of
the perfect winter warmer with friends and
family this Christmas. Enriched with spices and
winter fruits.
SERVE IN:
A Cup, mug or glass
INGREDIENTS:
3 parts Ballantine's Christmas Reserve
1 part apricot liqueur
2 parts spiced berry cordial
8 parts hot water
Orange peel, raspberries and raisins (garnish)
METHOD:
Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl, kept
warm by a candle underneath. Ladle into

Misty Hazel Whisky Cocktail
A rich, nutty treat. The perfect accompaniment
to a roaring fire, twinkling tree lights and the
clink of glasses.
SERVE IN:
A glass.
INGREDIENTS:
40ml Ballantine's Christmas Reserve
IOml hazelnut liqueur
1 egg yolk
METHOD:
Mix thoroughly and serve.
 

Cinnamon Sleigh Whisky Cocktail
A deliciously warming drink that uses cinnamon
to underline the blend's fruity depths.
SERVE IN:
A mug.
INGREDIENTS:
50ml Ballantine's Christmas ReseNe
25ml cinnamon and pear syrup
1 bar spoon/5ml lemon juice
1 bar spoon/5ml cranberry juice
Peel of~ an orange
2 cloves and 10-12 raisins
~a pear chopped into small pieces
METHOD:
Add all the ingredients to a sauce pan and heat.
Make sure the mix doesn't boil. Strain and seNe
with a Cinnamon stick.

Classic Number 1 Cocktail
This simple mix brings out the flavour of moist
raisin fruitcake in Ballantine's Christmas Reserve
and adds rich hints of chocolate and orange.
SERVE IN :
A coupette.
INGREDIENTS:
40ml Ballantine's Christmas Reserve
201m Antica Formula (sweet vermouth)
lOml raisin syrup
2 dashes of chocolate bitters
Orange zest
METHOD:
Stir ingredients together. Garnish with orange zest.
RAISIN SYRUP
Add 1 cup of caster sugar and 1 cup of water to

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