It’s officially the time of year, you guys. Christmas party season is upon us and every occasion is an excuse to let loose and drink all the drinks (responsibly, obvs).
In the whirlwind of Christmas parties, office dos and last minute link ups, though, chances are you've neglected all decision making when it comes to what you're guzzling. Accepting whatever Jen from Accounts hands you on a Friday after work is fine and all, but what if you don't fancy another half-glass of flat, lukewarm Cava? We thought so.
Christmas drinks often start at the office, so we've got some easy desk-side cocktails that you can whip up from one nice bottle of booze. And this time around we're mixing up some lovely Chambord.
We're taking you from the boardroom to the bar in five easy recipes. Just be prepared for Jen from Accounts to start sniffing around your desk as soon as people get wind of the incredible bar-for-one you've got going.
WATCH: Desk Drinks: Chambord, 5 Ways
1. The Christmas One
Chambord Very Berry
You need:
25ml Chambord
125ml red wine
25ml fresh lemon juice
Spoonful of sugar
Three fresh raspberries
A slice of lemon with some cloves poked into it
Hot water
Method:
Crush the sugar and berries in a glass (or mug) and pour in the Chambord, red wine and fresh lemon juice. Top with hot water and garnish with a lemon slice with some cloves stuck in it.
2. The Cool One
Bramble
You need:
25ml Chambord
25ml gin
20ml fresh Lemon Juice
Lemon wedge
Crushed ice
Method:
Fill a short glass with lots of crushed ice and pour in your gin, lemon juice and top off with the Chambord. Garnish with a nice slice of lemon.
3. The Classic One
French Martini
You need:
French Martini
20ml Chambord
40ml Vodka
60ml Pineapple Juice
Method:
Pop some ice in a shaker and add your Chambord, vodka and pineapple juice. Give it a good shake and pour it out into a nice(ish) glass to enjoy.
4. The Straightforward One
Chambord Spritz
You need:
50ml Chambord
125ml dry white wine
Soda water
Ice
Method:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in your Chambord, then the wine and top with soda water. Sorted.
5. The Fancy One
Chambord Royal
Chambord Royal
15ml Chambord
125ml Bubbles
A raspberry
Method:
Pour your prosecco (or cava, or champagne if you happen to have some lying around) into a glass. Top with as much Chambord as you like and pop a raspberry in to garnish.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.