A cocktail titled The Reindeer served in a flute glass with a cherry and holly garnish, representing Rudolph's antlers and red nose

The Reindeer

Spicy
Herbal
Citrusy

A festive cocktail blending ginger, chili, and lemon juice with a citrus vodka base and topped off with sparkling wine, garnished with holly and a cherry for a nod to Rudolph.

Time to make
10 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Strength
Strong

Ingredients

1 serving
  • Citrus vodka0.67 oz
  • Chili0.25 oz
  • Brut champagne/sparkling wine
  • Ginger root2.00 oz
  • Lemon Juice0.08 oz

Equipement

Serving details

  • GlasswareChampagneFlute
  • GarnishHolly sprig & Luxardo Maraschino Cherry
  • IceNoIce
  • TemperatureChilled

How to make it

  • Muddle ginger in the base of a shaker.
  • Add vodka, chili pepper syrup, and lemon juice.
  • Shake with ice and fine strain into chilled flute glass.
  • Top with sparkling wine.
  • To make spicy sugar syrup: Stir hot water and sugar until dissolved. Add cinnamon stick, vanilla pod, and cracked Szechuan peppers. Cover for 15 minutes, strain, and cool. Use 12.5ml if using instead of the listed syrup.

Other details

  • CaloriesBetween_150_and_200
  • Alcohol volume24%
  • Not suitable for

Reviews

4.5
(50)