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The Mince Pie

Sugar, spice and all things nice, this festive cocktail from Yohan Thuillier is the perfect Christmas Eve tipple
The Mince Pie cocktail

Yohann Thuillier, cocktail maestro at The Alverton in Truro, shares his The Mince Pie cocktail recipe

thealverton.co.uk

Serves    1
  • Spiced rum 25ml
  • Cranberry juice 25ml
  • Pedro Ximenez sherry 25ml
  • Espresso double shot

To serve

  • Double cream
  • Grated nutmeg
  1. Place the rum, cranberry juice, sherry and double espresso in a boston shaker.
  2. Shake for 10 seconds and then double strain into a coupe glass.
  3. To serve: top with a layer of cream and sprinkle with the grated nutmeg.

You will need

  • Spiced rum 25ml
  • Cranberry juice 25ml
  • Pedro Ximenez sherry 25ml
  • Espresso double shot

To serve

  • Double cream
  • Grated nutmeg

Method

  1. Place the rum, cranberry juice, sherry and double espresso in a boston shaker.
  2. Shake for 10 seconds and then double strain into a coupe glass.
  3. To serve: top with a layer of cream and sprinkle with the grated nutmeg.
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  • Spiced rum 25ml
  • Cranberry juice 25ml
  • Pedro Ximenez sherry 25ml
  • Espresso double shot

To serve

  • Double cream
  • Grated nutmeg
  1. Place the rum, cranberry juice, sherry and double espresso in a boston shaker.
  2. Shake for 10 seconds and then double strain into a coupe glass.
  3. To serve: top with a layer of cream and sprinkle with the grated nutmeg.