Recipes by Country

 

USA

 

The "Merry" Minty Mimosa:


  • 2 parts champagne
  • 1 part pear liquor
  • 1 sprig of mint
  • 1 star anise for a floating garnish

 

Italy

 

Christmas Bellini:

 

Add cranberry juice (to taste) to freshly purees blueberries and mix with champagne. Fill the glass with 1/4 puree and 3/4 champagne. Top with mint leaves and serve.  

 

France

 

Rasberry Mint Mimosas:

 

Muddle chamboard with mint leaves.  Fill cup with 1/3 chambord mixture and 2/3 champagne (use a splash of the chambord if you prefer more champagne).  Garnish with raspberries, a chocolate stick and mint leaves for a fun mistletoe and candy look.  

 

Cuba

 

Champagne Mojito:

 

Muddle mint leaves with 1/2 of a lime, 2 tbl. spoons of white sugar or simple syrup and combine with 1/4 part of sweet champagne and fill the rest with your favorite rum.  

 

Canada  

 

Chocolate Ice Wine & Cranberry Martini:

 

Add 2/3 cup of chocolate ice wine to a shaker and then add a splash of cranberry juice that has been muddled with mint leaves.  Add a splash of soda water for a bubbly affect and garnish with mint leaves and cranberries.  

 

Chile

 

Cranberry Cabarnet Mint Spritzer:

 

  • 1 bottle of Cabarnet Sauvingon
  • 1/2 cup of peach brandy
  • 1/4 cup of cranberries
  • a couple sprigs of mint leaves

 

Combine the mixture with 2/3 mixture to 1/3 part soda water.  You can reverse this if you prefer a lighter and more refreshing taste like we did on the image.  

 

India

 

Mint Bombay Bellini:

 

Puree manhos and mint leaves together.  Combine at 1/3 mixture to 2/3 puree in a tall glass and garnish with mint leaves and a star anise.  

 

Spain

 

Christmas Sangria:

 

Combine 1 bottle of your favorite Rioja and add in a generous portion of mint leaves (muddled with simple syrup or triple sec if you really want a minty taste), cranberries for decor and sliced strawberries and peaches.  (Make sure to smash some of the strawberries and peaches for the juice and add to taste).  Let the mixture sit in your refridgerator and then add in sweet apple slices and a few chunks of pineapple or organge to add a citrus taste to it.  

 

The holidays are always merry with "spirits" in hand.  Whether you want to send wine or a gift basket, let us help you send Christmas gift baskets overseas.