Absolute Drinks: Christmas Drinks Menu Ideas You Absolutely Need to Steal This Festive Season

The festive season is officially brewing, and what better way to celebrate than by leveling up your Christmas drinks menu? Whether you're a café, bar, office, or hospitality venue, these winter warmers (and chillers!) are guaranteed to impress your customers and keep them coming back for more.

Here are five indulgent, easy-to-make Christmas drinks you can whip up using your Absolute Drinks commercial machine. Perfect for seasonal specials, staff picks, or cosy promotional content!

1. Gingerbread Latte Delight

The classic Christmas favourite, warm, sweet, spiced, and irresistibly nostalgic.

How to make it:

1. Make a Latte using your Absolute Drinks machine.

2. Add 2 pumps of gingerbread syrup (or a cinnamon + caramel syrup blend).

3. Top with whipped cream.

4. Finish with crushed gingerbread, cinnamon dust, and a festive sprinkle of edible glitter.

2. Frosted Peppermint Cold Brew

A refreshing twist for customers who love iced drinks year-round.

How to make it:

1. Make an Americano from your Absolute Drinks machine.

2. Add peppermint syrup.

3. Add ice and stir.

4. Top with peppermint cold foam.

5. Garnish with a mini candy cane and grated white chocolate.

3. The Nutcracker Espresso Martini

The ultimate Christmas party cocktail. Bold, nutty, and beautifully balanced.

How to make it:

1. Pull a fresh Espresso shot.

2. Add vodka and coffee liqueur.

3. Add a dash of hazelnut syrup.

4. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.

5. Garnish with grated chocolate or nutmeg.

4. Vanilla Chai Snowfall

A cosy, comforting winter blend with a citrusy twist.

How to make it:

1. Brew a Cappuccino using your Absolute Drinks machine.

2. Add 1 pump caramel syrup + 1 pump orange syrup.

3. Add 1 shot of Cointreau (optional).

4. Top with whipped cream, brown sugar, and orange zest.

5. Drizzle lightly with caramel syrup.

 

5. Orange Brûlée Cappuccino

Rich, creamy, and beautifully zesty, a luxurious Christmas showstopper.

How to make it:

1. Start by making a Cappuccino using your Absolute Drinks machine.

2. Add 1 pump caramel syrup + 1 pump orange syrup.

3. Add 1 shot of Cointreau (optional).

4. Top with whipped cream.

5. Sprinkle brown sugar and orange zest over the top.

6. Finish with a light caramel drizzle.

Final Sip: Make This Your Best Christmas Drinks Menu Yet

With the right machine and the right recipes, creating a magical Christmas menu is effortless. These drinks are designed to be simple for staff, cost-effective to produce, and irresistible to customers.