We all like to impress our guests with a festive tipple at Christmas, and while it might be tempting to stick with a traditional Buck’s Fizz, there is so much more on offer. Enter the Devon Rum Company, an award-winning artisan spiced rum brand based out of Totnes. This year, they’ve been busy crafting a Christmas cocktail menu that’s naughty and nice.
Read on for their top five picks for the festive season.
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A boozy cocktail that’s got as much bite as it has bubbles! The perfect addition to your Christmas party.
- 25ml Honey Spiced Rum
- 15ml lime juice
- 15ml honey syrup
- 200ml Champagne or Prosecco
- ice
- lime slice to garnish
Stir Devon Rum Co. Honey Spiced Rum, lime juice, and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour unstrained into a highball glass, top with Champagne or Prosecco and garnish with a fresh slice of lime.
Espresso Rumtini
A rum-fuelled take on one of the UK’s most popular cocktails – the Espresso Martini.
- 45ml Premium Spiced Rum
- 30ml espresso coffee
- 20ml coffee liqueur
- dash of cocoa bitters
- ice
- cocoa nibs to garnish
Add Devon Rum Co. Premium Spiced Rum, espresso coffee, coffee liqueur, cocoa bitter and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well and double strain into a classic martini glass before garnishing with a light dusting of cocoa nibs.
White Rum Russian
A rich and creamy Christmas cocktail that’s sure to impress.
- 30ml Premium Spiced Rum
- 30ml coffee liqueur
- 30ml single or double cream
- ice
Fill a glass with ice, then add Devon Rum Co. Premium Spiced Rum and coffee liqueur. Finish off with a generous layer of cream.
Honey Rum Old Fashioned
A sophisticated serve that’s perfect for a Christmas evening in front of the fire.
- 50ml Honey Spiced Rum
- dash of orange bitters
- dash of cocoa bitters
- 15ml maple syrup
- ice
- orange peel to garnish
Add Devon Rum Co. Honey Spiced Rum, orange bitters, cocoa bitters, maple syrup and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Add a slice of orange peel to garnish.
Devon Stormy
A fiery rum cocktail classic that adds a little theatre in the form of a float.
- 50ml Premium Spiced Rum
- 15ml lime juice
- 200ml Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
- ice
- lime wedge to garnish
Add ice, Devon Rum Co. Premium Spiced Rum, and lime juice to a highball glass. Float ginger beer over the back of a spoon and garnish with a fresh wedge of lime.
