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Our Time Out mixologists have created Smirnoff cocktails inspired by festive traditions from around the world. Skål!
Christmastime, mistletoe and... cocktails! Yuletide-loving countries the world over take their creatively crafted concoctions pretty seriously at this time of year, and we've got together with Smirnoff to bring you four excellent examples. ¡Salud! and merry Christmas – we hope you've been good.
Smirnoff Cola Spider
You’ll need...
50ml Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka
120ml cola
A decent scoop of vanilla ice cream
Ice
Add 50ml of of Smirnoff to a highball glass full of ice. Drop in a scoop of vanilla ice cream and top off with cola. Have a straw on hand for overflow!
1.9 units of alcohol per serve
Spiced Christmas Cooler
You’ll need...
50ml Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka
120ml cranberry juice
1-2 cardamom pods
½ cinnamon stick
Ginger
Orange
Christmas in Sweden is all about warming, spiced drinks. Infuse some Smirnoff with 1-2 cardamom pods, half a cinnamon stick and two slices of fresh ginger in a sealed jar. After five days, fill a tall glass with ice, pour over 50ml of infused vodka and top with cranberry juice. Garnish with a slice of orange.
1.9 units of alcohol per serve
Chilli Bloody Mary
You’ll need...
50ml Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka
120ml tomato juice
2 dashes Tabasco
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Ice
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedge
Think Mexico, think chilli – and by adding vodka, tomato juice and spices, you’ll get a bloody mary with an intriguing kick. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour over 50ml of Smirnoff then top with tomato juice. Add a generous splash of Tabasco, a couple of drops of Worcestershire sauce, a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
1.9 units of alcohol per serve
Mango Smirnoff Collins
You’ll need...
50ml Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka
60ml mango juice
25ml lemon juice
Ice
Soda water
Dried pineapple
Give a tropical twist to the classic Collins – put 50ml of Smirnoff, 60ml of mango juice and 25ml of lemon juice in a shaker. Fill with ice, close the lid and shake vigorously. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and strain the shaker over it, then top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a slice of dried pineapple for a Christmassy touch.
1.9 units of alcohol per serve
Pomegranate and Lime Cooler
You'll need…
50ml Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka
Top glass with pomegranate juice
Squeeze of fresh lime
Couple of fresh mint leaves to garnish
Channel the exotic flavours of North Africa by pouring 50ml Smirnoff into a tall glass full of ice. Top with pomegranate juice, a squeeze of fresh lime and two fresh mint leaves.
1.9 units of alcohol per serve
Vodka Colada
You'll need…
50ml Smirnoff No. 21® Vodka
50ml coconut cream
50ml pineapple juice
Splash of sugar syrup
Ice
For a totally tropical take on the pina colada, blend equal parts Smirnoff, coconut cream and pineapple juice with a handful of ice cubes and a splash of sugar syrup. If there's one drink you can get away with serving with an umbrella, this is it…
1.9 units of alcohol per serve
