Offering two cocktails is a sure-fire way to get your Christmas party started. Your guests will love our Spiced apple martini and Sloe gin cocktail recipes.
Heat 500ml (17fl oz) cloudy apple juice and 2 broken cinnamon sticks in a pan until nearly bubbling.
Step 2
Set aside to infuse until cool. Strain and chill.
Step 3
To serve, in a large jug mix together the chilled apple and 100ml (31⁄2fl oz) apple liqueur. Divide among four small chilled martini glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a slice of apple. Serves 4.
Per serving 113cals, 0g fat (0g saturates), 21g carbs (21g total sugars)
<h3>LET IT SLOE</h3>
Step 1
Fill 4 tumblers with ice, pour 25ml (1fl oz) sloe gin into each glass and top up with soda water.
Step 2
Drizzle 1tsp maple syrup into each glass and garnish with blueberries.
Step 3
Per Serving: 69 cals, 0g fat (0g saturates), 3g carbs (3g total sugars)
Get ahead
Chill your martini glasses for cool, crisp cocktails
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