At a Glance
- Waterloo Gin offers three holiday cocktail recipes.
- Recipes include a spritz, a freezer-door martini, and an espresso martini.
- All drinks can be made with Waterloo Gin and pantry staples.
- Why it matters: These recipes let hosts impress guests with festive drinks.
Waterloo Gin has released three seasonal cocktail recipes that promise to elevate holiday gatherings. From a bright white cranberry spritz to a chilled freezer-door martini and a rich maple-pecan espresso martini, each drink showcases the brand’s versatile gins. The recipes are straightforward and use ingredients that most kitchens already have.
White Cranberry Gin Spritz
This refreshing spritz blends Waterloo No.9 Gin with white cranberry juice and lime for a crisp, festive flavor.
- 1 bottle Waterloo No.9 Gin
- 8 cups white cranberry juice
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups lime sparkling water
- Garnish: cranberries, thin lime wheels, rosemary
Clausmopolitan – Freezer Door Cosmopolitan Martini
The Clausmopolitan is a chilled cosmopolitan made by freezing a mixture of Waterloo Prickly Pear Gin, orange liqueur, and other ingredients.
- 1 bottle Waterloo Prickly Pear Gin
- 5.5 oz orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
- 3 oz water
- 2.25 oz cranberry juice concentrate
- 2.25 oz agave or simple syrup
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ teaspoon orange bitters
| Drink | Main Gin | Key Flavor |
|---|---|---|
| White Cranberry Gin Spritz | Waterloo No.9 Gin | Cranberry & Lime |
| Clausmopolitan | Waterloo Prickly Pear Gin | Orange & Cranberry |
| Maple Pecan Espresso Martini | Waterloo Barrel Aged Gin | Maple & Coffee |
Maple Pecan Espresso Martini
This espresso martini pairs barrel-aged Waterloo Gin with a maple-pecan simple syrup for a warm, indulgent finish.
- Maple Pecan Simple Syrup: ¼ cup pecans, ½ cup maple syrup, ½ cup water, ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Espresso Martini: 1½ oz Waterloo Gin, Barrel Aged; 1 oz Finest Call Espresso Mix; ½ oz maple pecan simple syrup; ½ oz coffee crème liqueur
- Garnish: cinnamon pecan rim, whole pecan
Key Takeaways
- Waterloo Gin’s holiday recipes use simple pantry ingredients.
- The spritz offers a bright, sparkling option; the freezer-door martini delivers a chilled cosmopolitan; the espresso martini provides a warm, coffee-based finish.
- All drinks can be pre-made or assembled quickly for festive occasions.
With these recipes, hosts can easily create festive cocktails that wow guests while showcasing Waterloo Gin’s versatility.
Article by Aiden V. Crossfield for News Of Austin
