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December 22, 2016

Holiday Cocktail Guide

By Samantha Coles

Presented by Grey Goose

lcgg_holiday_vap_open_co_v2As it’s the season to eat, drink and be merry, get in the festive spirit with Grey Goose – the perfect spirit to create divine cocktails for you and your guests. Whilst champagne is the ordinary choice for a celebration, Grey Goose brings something extraordinary to any occasion – the limited edition holiday gift packs exude French sophistication and will delight the most discerning holiday host. The Grey Goose Limited Edition Deluxe Holiday Gift Pack, pictured right, includes its signature 750mL bottle alongside two bespoke olive picks and two silver stirrers.

The first vodka to be produced by a Maitre de Chai, or Cellar Master, Grey Goose has a distinctively smooth taste that is a testament to its skilled craftsmanship and expert spirit making. Made using only the finest French ingredients, the creation of Grey Goose begins in the Picardie region of France where only the highest grade of wheat is selected – the same used in the finest French pastries.

The wheat is sent to a mill and distillery where it is transformed into a high-proof spirit. This wheat spirit is then skillfully blended with spring water from an exclusive lcgg_holiday_gift_tubes_co_v2well in Gensac-La-Paullue, where the water is naturally filtered through limestone.

The Grey Goose Limited Edition Holiday Gift Pack, pictured right, is the ideal holiday gift that sets you apart from the crowd. Including a 750mL bottle of the world’s best tasting vodka, the gift pack is available in an iconic matte blue or silver metallic and is the perfect base for a number of delicious cocktails.

We’ve selected our favorite Grey Goose recipes to get you in the holiday spirit.

The Grey Goose Martini

gg_holiday_martiniThe perfect, elegant cocktail to enjoy with friends and family at a distinguished holiday party. The martini is perhaps the world’s most iconic cocktail. Our version is stirred, never shaken. Stirring avoids over-dilution of the martini cocktail, establishes a perfectly clear liquid without air bubbles, and ensures a smoother mouth feel. Served dry, but not too dry with 5 parts vodka to 1 part vermouth, a dash of orange bitters, and then garnished with a twist of lemon. Grey Goose has more taste than other vodkas because it’s built from the ground up to express the nature of its ingredients, not to remove them. This means it will stand up perfectly to the vermouth.

Ingredients

2 ½ parts Grey Goose® Vodka

½ part Noilly Prat® Dry Vermouth

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A dash of orange bitters

Zest of a lemon

Preparation

Add ingredients into a mixing glass. Top with cubed ice and stir. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon zest.

 

Grey Goose Le Fizz

A classic with a refreshing twist – the combination of Grey Goose vodka with elderflower liqueur makes for an intriguing cocktail, perfect for toasts or to see in the New Year.

rsgg_holiday_le_fizz_2_v2Ingredients

1 ½ parts Grey Goose® Vodka

1 part St Germain Elderflower liqueur

¼ of a lime

2 parts chilled soda water

Preparation

Add Grey Goose vodka, St-Germain and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Top with cubed ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into a chilled flute and charge with soda water. Garnish with a Grey Goose stirrer.

 

Grey Goose L’Espresso Martini

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The holiday’s new third course is an indulgently rich and creamy combination, and the perfect digestif for any seasonal gathering.

Ingredients

1½ parts Grey Goose® Vodka

1 part Single Origin Finest Quality Espresso

¾ part premium coffee liqueur

1 pinch of Fleur de Sel

Cocoa powder to garnish

Preparation

Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with salted dark chocolate powder using the lone goose stencil. To prepare garnish, mix ¼ salt with ¾ cocoa powder.

 

Grey Goose Truffe D’Hiver

A decadent drink bringing together the finest ingredients to create a distinctive cocktail.

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Ingredients

1.5 parts Grey Goose® Vodka (or Grey Goose® Le Citron)

3/4 parts fresh lemon juice

1.2 parts Fino Sherry

½ part simple syrup

Truffle oil or fresh truffle

Preparation

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with either freshly grated truffle or truffle oil.


Grey Goose Bois Noir

A perfect choice for whiskey fans, this warming cocktail embodies the spirit of the holiday season.

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Ingredients

2 parts Grey Goose® Vodka (or Grey Goose® L’Orange)

1 tsp or 1 barspoon Crème de Cassis

1 part Martini Rosso

2 dashes Peychauds Bitters

Fresh vanilla

Preparation

Rim a glass with a fresh vanilla pod. Stir and strain into a cocktail glass.

 

Grey Goose Fireside

A cocktail to impress guests – similar in preparation to the classic Old Fashioned, this drink is built in front of guests to add a sense of theatre. The drink itself is an exquisite combination of sweet and salty.

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Ingredients

4 parts Grey Goose® Vodka

1 part no.2 organic maple syrup

1 sprig of Rosemary (leaves pulled off)

1 pinch of salt

5 parts freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

Preparation

Prepare the glassware ahead of time in order to build the cocktail in front of guests. In the bottom of a rocks glass, briefly crush the rosemary leaves into the maple and salt. Fill with good quality ice and add the Grey Goose. Top with fresh pink grapefruit juice and stir well. Garnish with an extra sprig of rosemary.

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