What is it about cocktails that they can make any occasion feel so much more glamorous? And with a very different Party Season on the horizon, we’ll looking for anything to make it feel even more special. And that’s where Russian Standard Vodka comes in.
Russian Standard Vodka has concocted three festive cocktail recipes for you to enjoy, whether you’re having a support bubble soiree, a virtual celebration across the miles, or a Happy Hour party with your housemates. With a drinks menu this delicious, the best bar in town is the one in your own home.
Crafted using 100% authentic Russian ingredients and distilled over 200 times for superior purity and smoothness, you can be sure that these Russian Standard Vodka that these cocktails are as enjoyable to drink as they are to make.
Discover the recipes below, as well as your chance to win!
The Russian Standard Christmas Blossom
A fruity cocktail bound to brighten up any brunch
Ingredients
¾ cup Russian Standard Vodka
2 cups fresh or frozen peach slices
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons peach schnapps
Ice cubes
Fresh mint springs, for garnish
Method
Process first 4 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add ice cubes to the mixture in a blender (to 5 cup level) and mix until smooth. Pour into a coupe glass and garnish with fresh mint.
The Russian Standard Yule Mule
A seasonal twist on a classic, perfect in the afternoon
Ingredients
50ml Russian Standard Vodka
60ml unsweetened Cranberry juice
Juice of 1 lime
80ml Ginger beer
Cranberries, to garnish
Rosemary sprig, to garnish
Method
Shake first three ingredients into a glass over ice. Top up with ginger beer and garnish.
The Russian Standard Spiced Hot Chocolate
A winter warmer to welcome the evening
Ingredients
60ml Russian Standard Vodka
1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
2 cup of milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
dash of salt
1 chilli pepper, split in half and seeds removed
1–4 tablespoons sugar / honey
Method
Melt chocolate in milk in a saucepan. Add chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla. Add chilli pepper and bring to simmer, then remove and let sit for 10 mins. Discard the chilli pepper and stir in sugar/honey to taste. Add Vodka. Serve.
To ensure that you’re fully stocked and super stylish for this year’s festivities, Russian Standard Vodka is offering two very lucky Grazia readers the chance to win the ultimate at-home Christmas cocktail cart, complete with all the ingredients to make Russian Standard Yule Mule cocktails!
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