Christmas parties are the perfect opportunity to think outside the box and surprise your guests with original frozen cocktails. With Ninja Creami , you can create festive, frozen cocktails that combine winter flavors and creamy textures, all in just a few simple steps. Here are three frozen cocktail ideas that will bring a touch of freshness and indulgence to your Christmas celebrations.
1. Champagne and red fruit granita
Nothing symbolizes the holidays better than champagne , and making it into a granita is an elegant way to surprise your guests. red fruits to this for a contrast of flavors and colors that will dazzle your audience.
Ingredients :
- 350 ml of champagne
- 100 g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon of cane sugar
- A few mint leaves for decoration
Instructions :
- Blend the raspberries with the cane sugar until you obtain a smooth puree.
- Pour the puree into the Ninja Creami pot, add the champagne and mix well.
- Freeze everything for 24 hours.
- Use Ninja Creami’s “slush” mode to achieve a light, refreshing texture.
- Serve in champagne glasses and garnish with mint leaves for a finishing touch.
Tip: This granita is perfect for a festive aperitif or to accompany light desserts.
2. Mulled wine sorbet
Mulled wine is a holiday classic, but why not try it in a sorbet version? This frozen cocktail, both spicy and refreshing, is ideal for lovers of Christmas flavors.
Ingredients :
- 350 ml of red wine
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 2 cloves
- The zest of an orange
- A star anise for decoration
Instructions :
- Heat the red wine with the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and orange zest. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes over low heat.
- Filter the mixture to remove the spices, then pour it into the Ninja Creami pot.
- Freeze everything for 24 hours.
- Use the “sorbet” mode to transform the mixture into a spicy and fragrant sorbet.
- Serve a scoop in a champagne glass and decorate with a star anise for a festive presentation.
Tip: This sorbet can also be served as a dessert or as an interlude between dishes to refresh the palate.
3. Baileys ice cream
Baileys , with its sweet flavors of cream and whiskey, is transformed into a creamy and delicious ice cream thanks to the Ninja Creami . Perfect to end a festive meal or accompany a coffee.
Ingredients :
- 150ml of Baileys
- 200 ml of liquid vegetable cream (almond milk for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
Instructions :
- Mix Baileys, vegetable cream and maple syrup in a bowl.
- Pour everything into the Ninja Creami jar and freeze for 24 hours.
- Use the “ice cream” mode to obtain a creamy texture.
- Serve in glasses and add some chocolate shavings and the equivalent of two Baileys shots, drink through a straw.
Tip: This ice cream is ideal to accompany a dessert or to be enjoyed on its own with an extra glass of Baileys!
Conclusion
With the Ninja Creami you can create frozen cocktails that will impress your guests and add a touch of originality to your Christmas parties. Whether you opt for champagne-red fruit granita , mulled wine sorbet or Baileys ice cream , these festive recipes are simple to make and full of flavor. So, go ahead and add an icy touch to your end-of-year celebrations!
