Festive Cocktails using Bundaberg Brewed Drinks

It’s finally December, which means it is officially party season! Whether it’s end of year work drinks, family catch-ups, or celebrations with friends, we’ve gathered the perfect drinks to get you in the mood for fun. From spiced, pomegranate and cranberry tones through to lighter citrus sangria options our selection of festive cocktails will have you coming back for more.

As always, drink responsibly and enjoy yourself.

Cranberry Ginger Fizz

Courtesy of Kelsey Banfield

This delicious twist on the Moscow Mule will have you licking your lips and coming back for more. Triple the batch and mix it in a jug for drinks to share!

Makes: 2 drinks

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup frozen cranberries for topping
• 120mL vodka
• 240mL Ginger Beer
• 120mL cranberry juice

Directions:

1. Add 6 or 7 ice cubes and half the frozen cranberries to a copper mug or glass
2. Pour in half the vodka, half the Ginger Beer, and half the cranberry juice. Stir two or three times with a swizzle stick
3. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make the second drink. Serve and enjoy!

Pomegranate Irish Mule

Courtesy of Fox and Briar

Another holiday mule mix-up, this take on the Irish Mule uses Whiskey, Pomegranate and Ginger Beer with a delicate garnish reminiscent of a snowy winter.

Makes: 1 drink

Ingredients:

• 60mL whiskey
• 120mL pomegranate juice
• 180mL Ginger Beer
• pomegranate arils (optional, for garnish)
• sugared rosemary sprigs (Optional, for garnish.  See notes for instructions)

Directions:

1. Fill a copper mug with ice
2. Add whiskey and pomegranate juice, stir to combine.  Top with Ginger Beer
3. Garnish with sugared rosemary sprigs and pomegranate arils if desired

Notes

*To make Sugared Rosemary Garnish, combine one tablespoon of warm water with one tablespoon of sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved (you can heat the water in the microwave for a few seconds to help the sugar dissolve).  Dip the rosemary sprigs in the simple syrup, shake to remove excess syrup, then dip in granulated sugar, and spoon sugar over it to make sure it is completely coated. Shake off excess.  Allow to dry for at least half an hour.

Mistletoe Cocktail

Courtesy of This lil piglet

Slightly more complex, this recipe could be made in bulk ahead of time and poured into individual glasses before being topped with Ginger Beer and cranberries and raised in cheers.

Makes: 1 drink

Ingredients:

• ¼ tsp of lime juice
• ½ tsp honey
• 3 mint leaves
• 30ml vodka
• 375mL Ginger Beer
• 5 cranberries (3 for garnish)
• 1 sprig of rosemary for garnish
• white sugar for garnish

Directions:

1. Place mint leaves, 2 cranberries, honey and lime in a dish and use a muddler to mash and set aside
2. Squeeze lime juice into a small dish and sugar into another, big enough for the rim of the glass, and dip the rim of the glass in the lime then in the sugar to rim the glass.
3. Place the mash mixture in bottom of the glass, fill glass ¾ with crushed ice, add vodka over the ice, add Ginger Beer to just below the rim of the glass
4. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and 3 cranberries

Notes

Replace vodka with sprite for a non-alcoholic version.

Orange Cranberry Moscow Mule

Courtesy of Plated Cravings

This fruity little number will add a whole new level of colour to your drink selection. The combination of orange, lime and cranberry juices with Ginger Beer makes this a bright option for those seeking something more exciting than beer or wine.

Makes: 3 drinks

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1 cup Ginger Beer
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice 
• 1 lime
• 1 orange
• ice cubes
• 1/2 orange – sliced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

1. Combine vodka, cranberry juice, juice from one orange, and juice from one lime in jug 
2. Stir to combine then add chilled Ginger Beer
3. Pour into glasses filled with ice and serve garnished with orange wedges and a cranberry orange peel skewer, if desired
4. Enjoy!

Spiced Apple Rum Punch

Courtesy of A Night Owl Blog

One for the Spiced Ginger Beer fans in Australia and New Zealand who have managed to get their hands on the limited release brew before it runs out. If you’re willing to share, this is the mix for you – and it is designed to share, it’s a jug sized recipe.

Makes: 1 jug

Ingredients:

• 4 cups unfiltered apple Juice
• 2 bottles Bundaberg Spiced Ginger Beer (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup light rum

Directions:

1. Add unfiltered apple juice, Bundaberg Spiced Ginger Beer and light rum to large pitcher and stir to combine
2. Serve over ice

Blood Orange Sangria

Courtesy of Stress Baking

A fruity, Aussie take on Sangria, made with our fan favourite Bundaberg Blood Orange, this is perfect for a daytime gathering or a warmer evening. Don’t forget to double or triple the recipe to share with the whole crew.

Makes: 2 drinks

Ingredients:

• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 375mL bottle Bundaberg Blood Orange
• 120mL dry white wine
• 60mL brandy
• Splash of grenadine
• Orange slices, for garnish
• Pomegranate arils, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a pitcher, combine orange slices, Bundaberg Blood Orange, white wine, brandy and grenadine. Stir gently to combine
2. Fill two glasses with ice cubes and fill with sangria
3. Add a handful of pomegranate arils to each and garnish with orange slices. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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