Merry Mixmas!

Want to shake things up? Try our winemakers’ Christmas cocktails…

Kat Darnault's festive Paloma

Kat’s twist on this fresh and citrussy tipple is a dash of gin (instead of tequila). With a squeeze of grapefruit and lime, this spritzy cocktail is a real party-starter.

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 40 ml gin

• 40 ml grapefruit juice

• 40 ml lime juice

• Ice

• Grapefruit syrup

• Soda water

• Lemon squash

• Pinch of salt

Oscar Quevedo's Porto Tónico

Oscar's Porto Tónico is a crisp, refreshing blend of white port, tonic and citrus. It's a light, effortless sip that'll whisk you away to sunny Portugal.

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 80 ml white port

• Tonic water

• Mint

• A slice of lemon

• Ice

Stefano's Christmas mimosa

The perfect way to kick-start your Christmas morning. Half freshly squeezed orange juice, half white wine (or fizz), and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 60 ml white wine

• 60 ml freshly squeezed orange juice

• Rosemary

• Orange slices

Charles and Ruth's Winter Aperol spritz

The Simpsons’ Winter Aperol is a super-festive spin on a summer classic. It's crisp and refreshing with a bright red burst of cranberries.

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 80 ml sparkling wine

• 80 ml cranberry juice

• 80 ml Aperol

• Orange slices

• Cranberries

• Rosemary

• Ice

Carlos' Rioja Libre (Kalimotxo)

Carlos’ recipe for a super-refreshing Kalimotxo is so simple even a sleeping snowman could make it. Best made with a fruity Spanish red.

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 60 ml red wine

• 60 ml cola

• Lemon

• Ice

David's Festive Old Fashioned

A timeless tipple (the clue’s in the name) – David’s tummy-warming Old Fashioned is the perfect fireside sipper.

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 50 ml malt whiskey

• Sugar syrup

• Bitters

• Ice

• Orange

Stefan Lismond's perfect G&T

Stefan’s refreshing gin and tonic is a Naked Christmas classic – crack open your gin of choice (ours is a Rambla) with a splash of tonic and ice… and don’t skimp on the botanicals!

Here’s what you’ll need…

• 40 ml gin

• Good quality tonic water

• Lime

• Grapes

• Orange zest

• Ice