{"id":15897,"date":"2014-12-01T13:33:48","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T13:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialandcocktail.co.uk\/?p=15897"},"modified":"2014-12-01T13:46:57","modified_gmt":"2014-12-01T13:46:57","slug":"cocktail-advent-day-1-mistletoe-pine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialandcocktail.co.uk\/cocktail-advent-day-1-mistletoe-pine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Advent – Day 1: Mistletoe & Pine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Social and Cocktail Christmas countdown, where every day we’ll be pointing you in the direction of a festive treat to really get you in the spirit of the season. See it as a kind of alcohol-based advent calendar, if you wish. We’ve rounded up some of the best Chrismtassy cocktails to tempt you out into the December night for a jolly, holly knees up. So, what’s behind door number one?<\/p>\n

MISTLETOE AND PINE<\/h2>\n

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\"Mistletoe<\/a>From:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b>Paramount<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Those clever mixologists behind the renowned cocktails at Paramount \u2013 the sensational bar and restaurant at the top of Centre Point, London \u2013 have created the perfect festive cocktail to enjoy sky-high during the season of good cheer. The Mistletoe & Pine<\/strong> contains pine-infused Bombay Sapphire gin, mixed with a splash of Pimento dram, freshly squeezed lemon juice, cinnamon syrup and an egg white. Available throughout December, enjoy the perfect winter warmer watching London\u2019s glistening Christmas lights below.
\nAnd why not wow your Christmas guests by recreating the Mistletoe & Pine<\/strong> at home with this recipe (serves two):<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong>
\nFour small pine branches \u2013 two for garnish<\/p>\n

100ml Bombay Sapphire gin
\n20ml Pimento dram liqueur
\n30ml cinnamon syrup
\n50ml apple juice
\n50ml freshly squeezed lemon juice One egg white<\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the infusion, leave a small branch of pine in a bottle of gin for five days, rolling the bottle once a day, then remove the pine.
\nMix 100ml of the pine-infused Bombay Sapphire gin with 50ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 30ml of cinnamon syrup, 50ml of apple juice and one egg white. Strain and pour the cocktail into two martini glasses.
\nPimento dram can be gently poured on top, to create a layer at the bottom of each glass. Garnish with a small branch of pine dusted with icing sugar, sip, and enjoy a true taste of festive spirit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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