Turn your home into the hottest bar in town. Shake, stir and SERVE these Christmas-ready cocktails using your favourite cans as the base. The secret to a standout cocktail is a good garnish that elevates even the simplest serve.
This season, we have created three festive garnishes that are simple to assemble yet look beautifully crafted. Each one complements the flavour of its cocktail while adding a touch of Christmas magic. Here is how to recreate them at home.
The Christmas Tree Margarita
Nothing says festive fun quite like a mini-Christmas tree perched on your margarita. This garnish pairs the freshness of cucumber with a fragrant orange star to brighten the drink’s natural citrus notes.
How to create the cucumber Christmas tree
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Use a peeler to slice long, even ribbons of cucumber.
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Lay a ribbon flat and fold it back and forth like a paper fan to form layers.
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Carefully pierce through the folds with a cocktail stick to hold the shape.
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Gently spread the layers so it resembles a small Christmas tree.
How to make the orange star
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Cut a wide strip of orange peel.
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Press a small star-shaped cutter into the peel to create a neat star.
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Add the star to the top of your cucumber tree on the cocktail stick.
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Rest the garnish on the rim of your margarita.
The Merry Mojito
This garnish gives a classic mojito a festive lift with its rich pops of red and fresh green. Cranberries bring tartness that pairs naturally with lime. Although they sit above the drink, their subtle sharpness complements the sweetness of the mojito. Mint is essential to the drink’s aroma and creates that refreshing burst with each sip.
How to assemble it
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Skewer three cranberries onto a cocktail stick.
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Rest the garnish across the glass.
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Finish with a generous sprig of mint so the aroma hits as you sip.
The Winter Garden Lychee Martini
If you are looking for something a little more luxurious, this garnish adds richness, colour and a beautifully aromatic finish to a lychee martini. Figs & Blackberries introduce a subtle winter warmth without overpowering the cocktail. Rosemary brings a gentle pine aroma that feels seasonal and sophisticated, making the martini feel instantly more elevated.
How to assemble it
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Skewer a slice of fig and one blackberry onto a cocktail stick.
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Rest it across the rim of the glass.
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Add a fresh sprig of rosemary so it lightly fragrances the drink.
Ready To Serve Christmas In A Glass
With these garnishes, your cocktails will look as good as they taste. Use your favourite cans as the base, then shake, stir and serve drinks that feel truly celebration ready.
