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Holiday cocktails simple enough to make at home

The bartenders at Portland Hunt and Alpine Club are sharing recipes for three of the holiday cocktails on their menu.

PORTLAND, Maine — Looking for a simple and tasty cocktail to enjoy or share this holiday season?

The bartenders at the Portland Hunt and Alpine Club have you covered.

Saint Nick

Ingredients:

  • Vodka
  • Tea of your choice
  • Lemon juice
  • Sparkline wine

Instructions:

  1. Combine 1.5oz vodka, 1oz tea, 1oz fresh lemon juice in a shaker with ice
  2. Shake and pour
  3. Top with sparkling wine and enjoy

Gin Martini

Ingredients:

  • Gin
  • Vermouth

Instructions:

  1. Combine 2oz of Vermouth and 1oz of Gin in a shaker with ice
  2. Stir and garnish with lemon peel and olives.

Pumpkin Spice Spanish Coffee

Ingredients:

  • Overproof rum
  • Allen's Coffee Brandy
  • Cinnamon whiskey
  • Fresh brewed, hot coffee
  • Whipped cream
  • Pumpkin spice

Instructions:

  1. Add overproof rum to a glass with a sugar rim
  2. Light match and use to light rum in the glass. This will allow sugar to start to caramelize
  3. Combine brandy, whiskey, and coffee in the glass.
  4. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.

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