{"id":28874,"date":"2024-12-04T10:27:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T10:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/?p=28874"},"modified":"2024-12-04T10:27:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T10:27:04","slug":"christmas-cocktail-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/christmas-cocktail-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas cocktail recipes: traditional drinks with a festive twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"widgetopts1448188999 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Looking forward to a Christmas cocktail, or two?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts2069440541 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >&#8216;Tis the season to be jolly, and if you&#8217;re looking for festive drink inspiration that&#8217;s a little different to mulled wine or snowballs, we&#8217;ve got some great Christmas cocktail ideas, masterminded by&nbsp;Ilya Demenkov&nbsp;from immersive theatre company \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/thelostestate.com\/\">The Lost Estate\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts493366824 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >These Dickensian style&nbsp;Christmas cocktails&nbsp;are all available at their sell-out festive extravaganza \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/christmasfeast.thelostestate.com\/\">The Great Christmas Feast\u2019<\/a> &#8211; but you can also try making them yourself for your Christmas parties (or cosy festive evenings indoors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1358051254 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Some of them involve a little pre-prep (such as infusing) for an extra festive touch &#8211; but if you&#8217;re on the ball, this can easily be done in advance.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-content\" id=\"goodh-2125455465\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVVideoPrimis\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVVideo-wrapper\"><\/div>\r\n<\/figure><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1170345765 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >And, if you want to visit the show, it&#8217;s a recreation of \u2018A&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;Carol\u2019 complete with Victorian style&nbsp;feast and live music&nbsp;running now until 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"widgetopts1834884445 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-edition-1843\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >First Edition 1843<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts1461751402 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image001-edited.png\" alt=\"Christmas cocktails masterminded by\u00a0Ilya Demenkov\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-28879\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image001-edited.png 466w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image001-edited-250x337.png 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image001-edited-120x162.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1708353431 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts367642350 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Cognac 30ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Yellow Chartreuse 10ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Lemon juice 20ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Simple syrup 15ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Angostura Bitters 1-2 dashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Champagne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Garnish: Lemon Twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1412201997 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts892816827 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Shake everything other than the Champagne with ice and fine strain into a fancy Champagne glass.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-content_2\" id=\"goodh-2759112317\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\"><div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-label=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizemapping=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250],[300,600],[320,480]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div><\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts983961136 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affilizz-publication\"><div class=\"affilizz-rendering-container\"><affilizz-rendering-component publication-content-id=\"674eda3a5729a71bb4992707\" loading=\"lazy\" async><\/affilizz-rendering-component><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"widgetopts210997560 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smoking-bishop\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Smoking Bishop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts1903449241 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Smoking-Bishop-edited.png\" alt=\"Christmas cocktails masterminded by\u00a0Ilya Demenkov\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-28881\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Smoking-Bishop-edited.png 362w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Smoking-Bishop-edited-250x333.png 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Smoking-Bishop-edited-120x160.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1816304809 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts145278562 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Pinot Noir 75ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Ruby Port 12.5ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Tawny Port 12.5ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Orange Curacao 10ml (they use Pierre Ferrand)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Cherry Liqueur  10ml (they use Cherry Heering) 10ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Demerara sugar syrup 15ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Water 12.5ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Christmas Spice tincture 2-3 dashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Garnish: smoke, nutmeg and an orange twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts2144758853 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts717305896 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Christmas Spice tincture:<\/strong> Infuse Christmas spices separately in high-strength vodka (approx ratio 1:4 spice to vodka by weight) for a minimum of one week. Strain through cloth and blend to taste.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-primary-mpu\" id=\"goodh-2372857178\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline\" data-ad-type=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-label=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizemapping=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1087301161 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Drink: <\/strong>Combine all the liquids in a pan and heat gently to around 60-70C (don\u2019t boil). Pour into a glass, add an orange twist, grated nutmeg and top with smoke from a smoking gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1378609148 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Cap the glass with a beer mat or similar to keep the smoke in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts555873253 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Drink immediately! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affilizz-publication\"><div class=\"affilizz-rendering-container\"><affilizz-rendering-component publication-content-id=\"674edbefaaf9de2c7e66c926\" loading=\"lazy\" async><\/affilizz-rendering-component><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"widgetopts1572325544 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-punch-a-la-charlie\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Punch A La Charlie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts673342634 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Punch-A-La-Charlie-edited.png\" alt=\"Christmas cocktails masterminded by\u00a0Ilya Demenkov\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-28883\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Punch-A-La-Charlie-edited.png 394w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Punch-A-La-Charlie-edited-250x332.png 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Punch-A-La-Charlie-edited-120x159.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts478439738 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-in-content-mpu_2\" id=\"goodh-803169957\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts39067909 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Aged Rum 30ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Brandy 15ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Creme de Peche 10ml (they use Merlet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Tea syrup 15ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Lime Juice 15ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Allspice Tincture 1 dash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Water 30-50ml (to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Angostura Bitters 2 dashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Garnish: nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts30658845 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts867717870 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Tea syrup: <\/strong>Bring 400g sugar and 200ml water to the boil in a pan. Add 15g black tea and 15g green tea, remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 5 mins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1538969687 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Strain immediately through cloth and keep in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts525645763 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Drink: <\/strong>Combine all the ingredients, adding the water last to achieve the desired balance. <\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-in-content-mpu\" id=\"goodh-186482475\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div><div class=\"goodh-prop-in-content-mpu_3\" id=\"goodh-3501530009\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVVideoPrimis\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVVideo-wrapper\"><\/div>\r\n<\/figure><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1412312479 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Chill in the fridge and serve in punch glasses or tea cups with some ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affilizz-publication\"><div class=\"affilizz-rendering-container\"><affilizz-rendering-component publication-content-id=\"674edd26aaf9de2c7e66ca01\" loading=\"lazy\" async><\/affilizz-rendering-component><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"widgetopts1997597177 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-old-curiosity\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Old Curiosity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts128157273 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Old-Curiosity-edited.png\" alt=\"Christmas cocktails masterminded by\u00a0Ilya Demenkov\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-28887\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Old-Curiosity-edited.png 450w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Old-Curiosity-edited-250x332.png 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Old-Curiosity-edited-120x159.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts426060949 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts825035808 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Bourbon (infused with toasted pecan nuts) 50ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Demerara syrup (1:1 by weight) 15ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Burnt orange tincture 1 dash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Dr Adam Elmegirab\u2019s Winter Spiced Bitters 2 dashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Garnish: Orange Twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts173314276 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts684790881 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Burt orange tincture: <\/strong>Remove the rind from a couple of oranges and put under a hot grill until the edges are charred. Infuse along with a few cloves, cardamom, star anise and coriander seeds in high-strength vodka (approx ratio 1:4 spice to vodka by weight) for a minimum of one week. Strain through cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1625321471 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Pecan infused bourbon:<\/strong> Put 100g pecan nuts in the oven at 180C for a few minutes until lightly toasted. Combine with a bottle of Bourbon (700ml) and leave to infuse for minimum 24 hours. Strain through cloth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts468600191 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Drink: <\/strong>Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled rocks glass. Stir for 30 seconds to dilute and chill. Garnish with an orange peel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affilizz-publication\"><div class=\"affilizz-rendering-container\"><affilizz-rendering-component publication-content-id=\"674edee35729a71bb4992754\" loading=\"lazy\" async><\/affilizz-rendering-component><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"widgetopts1813710927 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts701628350 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts2021479790 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/laura-ashley-christmas-decorations-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY Christmas Decorations with Laura Ashley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/christmas-decorating-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas decorating trends: the top ideas for 2024<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/when-to-put-up-a-christmas-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When is the best time to put up your Christmas Tree?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/gonk\/\">What is a gonk? All you need to know about the Christmas trend<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/dining-room\/christmas-hanging-centrepiece\/\">6 hanging Christmas centrepiece ideas you can DIY<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts819304231 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts996932047 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1496087774 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts334054608 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking forward to a Christmas cocktail, or two? &#8216;Tis the season to be jolly, and if you&#8217;re looking for festive drink inspiration that&#8217;s a little different to mulled wine or snowballs, we&#8217;ve got some great Christmas cocktail ideas, masterminded by&nbsp;Ilya Demenkov&nbsp;from immersive theatre company \u2018The Lost Estate\u2019. 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