Akvinta: Holiday Tipples

Looking for a new cocktail to try out for the holidays? Here's a few new drink recipes to give a go-from the basic to the ambitious. Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Akvinta Espresso Martini

1 ½ oz. Akvinta Vodka

¾ oz. Espresso

¾ oz. Simple Syrup

Fresh Espresso, Akvinta Vodka, & Simple Syrup, shaken to perfection and served straight up & foamy, shaken & strained into a martini glass.

Akvinta Spice-Tini

1 oz. Akvinta Vodka

1 ½ oz. White Cranberry Juice

¼ oz. Goldschlager

Mix all ingredients, strain into a cocktail glass and serve.

Akvinta Swizzle

1 ½ oz. Akvinta vodka

1/3 oz. Honey

Ginger Beer

2 lemon wedges

2 lime wedges

2 orange wedges

1 clove

Grated nutmeg

Grated cinnamon

Muddle one wedge of each fruit, the honey, and the clove at the base of a tall glass. Add Akvinta and stir well. Add crushed ice and start swizzling. Squeeze the juice of remaining wedges, add some grated nutmeg, add more ice. Swizzle again and then repeat with more ice. Top with Ginger Beer, then garnish with extra citrus wedges and grated cinnamon.

Drink This: Akvinta Cherry

Looking for a quick, tasty, lovely little cocktail to serve up for your holiday guests later this week? Try the Akvinta Cherry.

Akvinta Cherry

1 1/2 oz. Akvinta Vodka
¾ oz. Cherry Brandy
Splash of Cherry Juice
Dash Bitters

Shake Akvinta Vodka, Cherry Brandy, a splash of juice from the Maraschino cherry jar (I suggest Tillen Farms’ cherries), and a dash of bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

Happy Halloween from Akvinta!

Happy Halloween Ladies & Gents!

Entertaining friends this Halloween? Well then, you’re going to need a cocktail recipe or two, no? Give these “treats” from Akvinta a try:

Liquorice Affair by Giulio Amodio

1 oz. Akvinta Vodka
¼ oz. Liquorice liqueur
¼ oz. Sambuca
¼ oz. Vanilla Liqueur
¼ oz. Espresso Coffee
1 tsp. Simple Syrup

Shake and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a Liquorice Roll and Star of Anise.

Smooth Operator by Joel Constantino

4 fresh Strawberries
6 fresh Raspberries
2 fresh Blackberries
4 heaped tablespoons Vanilla Yoghurt
3 oz. pressed Apple Juice
¾ oz. Akvinta Vodka
½ oz. Acacia Honey
2 tablespoons Oat Flakes
3 Ice Cubes

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 45 seconds.Pour into a large hi-ball glass and garnish with an apple fan and berry kebab.