Holiday Cocktails (Christmas & New Year)

The holidays are the perfect time to surprise your guests with refined, warming, or sparkling cocktails. Here’s a selection of easy-to-make recipes at home, with spirits and ingredients available at Le Comptoir Irlandais.

1️⃣ Irish Coffee — Cozy Classic

Description: Classic Irish cocktail made with whiskey and coffee, perfect for warming winter evenings.

Recipe (1 serving):

• 4 cl Irish whiskey
• 1 cup hot coffee
• 1–2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 cl lightly whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Warm the glass with hot water and discard the water.
2. Add sugar and hot coffee, then add the whiskey.
3. Carefully float the whipped cream on top using the back of a spoon.
4. Enjoy without stirring.

Jameson Irish Whiskey | Comptoir Irlandais Coffee

2️⃣ Hot Whiskey — Spiced Warm Drink

Description: Hot cocktail without coffee, ideal for those who prefer the pure taste of whiskey with spices and lemon.

Recipe (1 serving):

• 4 cl Irish whiskey
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 slice of lemon
• A pinch of cinnamon or cloves
• 10 cl hot water

Instructions:

1. Dissolve sugar in hot water in a heatproof glass.
2. Add whiskey and spices.
3. Squeeze the lemon slice slightly and leave it in the glass.
4. Stir gently and serve hot.

Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey

3️⃣ Irish Royale — Sparkling Cocktail

Description: Irish twist on the Kir Royale, mixing whiskey, liqueur, and sparkling wine, perfect for New Year’s Eve.

Recipe (1 serving):

• 2 cl Irish whiskey
• 1 cl blackcurrant or red fruit liqueur
• Sparkling wine (champagne or prosecco)

Instructions:

1. Pour whiskey and liqueur into a champagne flute.
2. Top gently with sparkling wine.
3. Garnish with a small berry or lemon slice.

Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey

4️⃣ Tipperary — Classic Irish Cocktail

Description: Refined cocktail with whiskey, vermouth, and bitters, perfect as an aperitif.

Recipe (1 serving):

• 4 cl Irish whiskey
• 2 cl sweet vermouth
• 1 dash Green Chartreuse (optional)
• A few drops of bitters

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add all ingredients and shake well.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Green Spot Irish Whiskey

5️⃣ Christmas Punch — Fruity & Festive

Description: Warm or cold punch with fruits and spices, perfect for serving multiple guests.

Recipe (4–6 servings):

• 20 cl amber rum
• 50 cl orange juice
• 50 cl apple juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 1 orange sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Heat gently without boiling for 10 minutes.
3. Serve hot with an orange slice and a pinch of cinnamon.

Plantation Original Dark Rum