Irina "Zemlia" Sukhanova Christmas wouldn't be complete without delicious cocktails that pleasantly spin your head. However, gamers need not only dizziness but also a dose of adrenaline or mild intoxication to make challenging bosses less frustrating. Let's explore 10 cool cocktail recipes that will definitely delight players on Christmas night.
Cocktail "Avada Kedavra"
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Ingredients
- Tequila — 40 ml;
- Whiskey — 40 ml;
- Rum — 40 ml;
- Blue Curaçao — 40 ml;
- Rosemary — 1 sprig;
- Ice.
Preparation
First, place a large ice cube or several small ones at the bottom of a rocks glass. Then pour tequila into the glass, followed by whiskey and rum. Next, add the blue liqueur. Mix everything together. Finally, add a sprig of rosemary to the mixture.
Cocktail "Kitana"
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Ingredients
- Vodka — 45 ml;
- Cranberry juice — 30 ml;
- Peach schnapps — 30 ml;
- Lime juice — 15 ml;
- Simple syrup — 15 ml;
- Several cherries for garnish.
Preparation
Add vodka, cranberry juice, peach schnapps, freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice, and simple syrup (sugar + water) to a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain the cocktail through a sieve, skewer the cherries on a pick, and garnish. Ready to serve.
Cocktail "Barbie"
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Ingredients
- Gin — 45 ml;
- Lychee liqueur — 15 ml;
- Raspberry liqueur — 15 ml;
- Lime juice — 30 ml;
- Simple syrup — 10 ml;
- Ice;
- Egg white.
Preparation
Use a jigger to squeeze the lime juice into a glass. Then add raspberry liqueur, lychee liqueur, and gin to the same glass. Mix everything using the jigger. For sweetness, add simple syrup. Create a frothy foam by adding egg white (optional): separate the egg white from the yolk, add the white to the mixture, and whisk quickly. Finally, dip a few ice cubes into the foam.
Cocktail "Mario"
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Ingredients
- Vodka — 60 ml;
- Blue Curaçao — 30 ml;
- Orange juice — 30 ml;
- Lemon juice — 15 ml;
- Simple syrup — 15 ml;
- Grenadine — 15 ml;
- Ice;
- Lemon slice for garnish.
Preparation
Add vodka, blue liqueur, preferably freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Pour into a glass to create a blue cocktail, representing Mario's outfit. Now add a red element with grenadine. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Cocktail "Princess Peach"
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Ingredients
- Peach schnapps — 60 ml;
- Vodka — 30 ml;
- Cranberry juice — 30 ml;
- Orange juice — 30 ml;
- Pineapple juice — 30 ml;
- Ice;
- Peach gummy ring for garnish.
Preparation
Take a shaker and add peach schnapps, vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Pour the cocktail into a glass and garnish with a peach gummy ring.
Cocktail "Voldemort"
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Ingredients
- Sambuca (preferably black) — 60 ml;
- Absinthe — 30 ml;
- Gin — 15 ml;
- Lemon zest;
- Orange bitters — 1 ml;
- Ice.
Preparation
This is a strong alcoholic drink. Add black sambuca, absinthe, and gin to a shaker. Add ice and mix well.
Cocktail "Polyjuice Potion"
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Ingredients
- Melon liqueur — 30 ml;
- Green banana liqueur — 30 ml;
- Vodka — 60 ml;
- Mountain Dew (or 7Up/Sprite) — 200 ml;
- Ice cream of various colors — 3 scoops;
- Punch bowl;
- Ice.
Preparation
In a punch bowl, add banana liqueur, melon liqueur, vodka, lemon juice, and Mountain Dew. Mix well. Next, add ice cream on top. Use a large spoon to stir. You can pour it into glasses or add several straws to share with friends.
Cocktail "Horde"
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Ingredients
- Light rum — 30 ml;
- Dark rum — 30 ml;
- Grenadine — 10 ml;
- Red-colored energy drink or tonic;
- Ice;
- Any red soda (preferably cherry-flavored).
Preparation
Prepare in a tall glass or large mug. Add crushed ice, light rum, dark rum, and grenadine. Stir well. Top up with soda (quantity to your preference) and red energy drink or tonic (quantity also to your preference). It’s recommended to add tonic, as mixing alcohol and energy drinks isn’t very advisable.
Cocktail "Moonglow"
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Ingredients
- Simple syrup — 15 ml;
- A handful of blueberries or 30 ml of blueberry juice;
- Vodka — 45 ml;
- Elderberry liqueur — 45 ml;
- Tonic;
- Ice;
- Lime wedge for garnish.
Preparation
Pour simple syrup and blueberry juice (or the berries themselves) into a shaker. If using berries, crush them first. Then add vodka, elderberry liqueur, and ice. Fill the glass with ice and strain the cocktail through a sieve if berries were used. Add tonic, approximately a small bottle. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Cocktail "Johnny Silverhand"
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Ingredients
- Tequila — 60 ml;
- Angostura bitters — 1 ml;
- Agave syrup — 10 ml;
- Mexican light beer — 20–30 ml;
- Ice;
- A pinch of ground hot pepper.
Preparation
Take two plates. Sprinkle pepper on one and pour agave syrup on the other. Dip the rim of a glass first into the syrup, then into the pepper to create a decorated edge. Add ice to the glass and swirl it to chill, then discard the ice. Next, add Angostura bitters, agave syrup, and tequila. Fill the glass with as much ice as possible and stir. The final ingredient is the beer.
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Enjoy these festive and fun cocktails to elevate your Christmas gaming nights!
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