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FESTIVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TIPS

FESTIVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TIPS

Green Mandarin champagne, Coriander Gin Tonic, Sweet Fennel & Lemon Bloody Caesar. Curious?
See how a hint of essential oil can spice up your Holiday drinks at parties. We bet that Rudolf will be jealous!

 

Materials List


 

  •  Cocktail glasses
  •  Champagne flutes
  •  1 shooter or measuring cup
  •  1 tsp. (5ml)
  •  1 Tbsp. (15ml)
  •   Shaker or blender
  •  Ice cubes
  •  Festive accessories to personalize your guests’ drinks (optional)

 

Preparation


 

The following recipes (except champagne which must be mixed with a spoon) should be mixed well in a shaker or blender or with a spoon.

 

SWEET FENNEL BLOODY CAESAR

 

  •  1 drop of Fennel - Sweet essential oil
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of tomato or vegetable juice
  •  ½ oz (15 ml) of lemon juice
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of Vodka or Gin (optional)
  •  Ice cubes, to taste

 

 

COCKTAIL OF THE ISLANDS

 

  •  1 drop of Basilic - Exotic essential oil
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of pineapple juice
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of cranberry juice
  •  1 tsp. (5ml) of Orangina or orange juice
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of Vodka or Gin (optional)
  •  Ice cubes, to taste

 

 

THE HAWAIIAN

 

  •  1 drop of Ginger essential oil
  •  ¾ oz (22 ml) of carrot juice
  •  ¾ oz (22 ml) of pineapple juice
  •  2 tsp. (10 ml) of strawberry juice
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of Vodka or Gin (optional)
  •  Ice cubes, to taste

 

 

THE SWEET TOOTH

 

  •  1 drop of Coriander - Seed essential oil
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of Gin
  •  ½ oz (15 ml) Tonic water
  •  2 tsp. (10 ml) of lemon juice
  •  2 tsp. (10 ml) of sugar or honey or maple syrup
  •  Add sparkling water as needed
  •  Ice cubes, to taste

 

 

THE CANDY CANE

 

  •  1 drop of Peppermint (Yakima Valley) essential oil
  •  1 drop of Spearmint essential oil
  •   1 oz (30 ml) of Rhum
  •  ½ tsp. (2.5ml) of sugar or honey or maple syrup
  •  Add sparkling water as needed
  •  Ice cubes, to taste

 

 

NORTH POLE STAR

 

  •  1-2 drops of Anise - Star essential oil
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of Vodka
  •  1 oz (30 ml) of orange juice
  •  2 tsp. (10ml) of sugar or honey or maple syrup
  •  Add sparkling water or sparkling wine as needed
  •  Ice cubes, to taste

 

 

GREEN MANDARIN CHAMPAGNE 

 

  •  Fill up the flute with champagne
  •  Add 2 drops of Mandarin - Green essential oil

 

Precautions & recommendations


 

Consume in moderation and enjoy!

 

It is important to know that some essential oils are not suitable for culinary use and should be avoided completely as they are neurotoxic if ingested orally. To see the list of essential oils safe for culinary use, consult the FEMA (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association) list.

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