[INFOGRAPHIC] ‘The 12 Drinks of Christmas – A holiday drinking guide’

The 12 BRINHS CHRISTMAS OF A Christmas Day Drinking Guide Christmas is a time for indulgence, and our 12 Drinks of Christmas will guide you through the day. From bubbly in the morning, to wine over dinner, and a naughty night cap our guide has every ehristmas drink you need. CHRISTMAS MORNING Kick off your Christmas Day with your daily caffeine boost, but to make things extra special add a little kick. COFFEE WITH A KICK Into your coffee add any of the follow: Irish Whiskey Scotch Whisky Bailey's Cream Liquour Cointreau BRIGHTENING UP Perk yourself up with this fruity spin on a classic! SUNSHINE MARY Pour into an ice filled highball glass: 50ml Kamm & Sons Ginseng Spirit 150ml yellow tomato juice 6 dashes of green Tabasco 15ml lemon juice A touch of horseradish A pinch of celery salt and some salt OPENING THE PRESENTS Toast to the season of giving with a beautiful Bellini in your hand! BELLINI Liquify two peaches with a tablespoon each of lemon juice and sugar Press the mixture through a sieve and place 2 tablespoons of the peach puree into a Champagne glass and top with Prosecco. PRE DINNER FIZZ Celebrate the season in style with a refreshing champagne cocktail! CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL 1 sugar cube 3 drops Angostura bitters 30ml cognac Chilled Champagne (or sparkling wine) In a Champagne glass drop bitters on a sugar cube, let soak, add cognac, top with Champagne and serve! CHRISTMAS DINNER Sit down together and share a bottle of delicious wine over dinner. WINING AND DINING To match the richness of a Christmas dinner these grape varieties are perfectly paired: Red Wines |White Wines O Pinot Noir Zinfandel Y Sauvignon Blanc 9 Viognier O Riesling Gewurztraminer Syrah/Shiraz O Beaujolais Nouveau DURING DESSERT Off-set the traditional, fruity Christmas pudding with some fruity, sweet dessert wines. DELICIOUS DESSERT WINE To wash down your fruity dessert enjoy a glass of these perfectly paired wines: Sauternes 7 Gewirtztraminer 7 Pink champagne. PULLING THE CRACKERS After having your fill of Christmas dinner enjoy a tipple that will help your digestion. AFTER EIGHT In a tall glass combine with ice the following ingredients: Y 15ml Creme de Menthe Y 15ml Bailey's Cream Liquour Y 15ml Cacao Cream POST DINNER PICK ME UP Avoid the post dinner slump by adding some caffeine to perk yourself up. ESPRESSO MARTINI Shake in a cocktail shaker: YA shot of vodka YA shot of coffee liquor YA shot of cold espresso A shot of crème de cacao Pour in to a glass while it's still foamy and garnish with a whole coffee bean. RELAXING EVENING TIPPLE Settle into the evening with a heart-warming toddy. HOT APPLE TODDY In a saucepan heat: E150ml pressed apple juice E20ml sugar syrup E Add 50ml Drambuie to a teacup or handled latte glass, then strain in the warm apple juice mixture. E Garnish with a lemon slice and a fresh cinnamon stick. E25ml lemon juice F4 cloves E A cinnamon stick INJECT SOME ENERGY INTO THE EVENING Add a dash of fun into the evening activities with a tasty Tom Collins. TOM COLLINS Add to an ice filled tall glass, or get creative with a beautiful balloon glass: I 60ml gin 1 teaspoon fine sugar 3 15ml fresh lemon juice I Top with a splash of soda and serve with a wedge of lemon or a sprig of rosemary. LATE EVENING SWEET FIX ---- Satisfy that sweet tooth with a late evening treat. GOLDEN BUTTERSCOTCH Pour equal parts each of Goldschlager and butterscotch schnapps into a shaker with ice. Shake mixture and strain into a martini glass Pour Irish cream over the top. BEFORE BED Send yourself off to sleep with a soothing, milky drink. NAUGHTY NIGHTCAP In a tumbler glass mix all of the following ingredients with ice: 60ml Chocolate Milk 15ml coffee liqueur 15ml amaretto Splash of grenadine REFERENCES www.theaustralian.com.au/executive-living/food-drink/complete-guide-to-drinking-matching-and-giving-champagne-this-christmas/stor y-e6frg8jo-1226770740013?nk=96a33d687ff5e92e847847e4db5775db www.tacklingbingedrinking.gov.au/internet/tackling/publishing.nsf/Content/news20131212 drinkaware.ie/images/3692Ultimate%20Christmas%20Guide%20FINAL%20web.pdf www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2528890/Christmas-day-drinks-diary-What-glug-big-day.html www.grubstreet.com/2012/12/sloshed-guide-to-drinking-during-christmas.html www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/849137/12-christmas-cocktails-recipes www.huffingtonpost.com/liquorcom/5-dreamy-nightcaps_b_1956160.html www.popsugar.com/food/Naughty-Nightcap-Cocktail-Recipe-26760724 winefolly.com/review/types-dessert-wine mybestcocktails.com/recipe-30-After-Eight.html Revivol HANGOVER RELIEF www.hangoverrevivol.com