12.16.2009

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.