Beverages To Look Out for This Autumn

From Hot Apple Pie Punch to Sloe Gin, we have everything you need to present these comforting drinks and what drinkware to serve them up in.

Here is our recommended Top 5 Autumn Beverages..

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Hot Apple Pie Punch by Cassie Best (Serves 8)

Warm your hands around a mug of this hot apple drink, spiced with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg - add a splash of rum for the adults.

{Source: BBC Good Food}

Ingredients

•  1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
•  a good pinch ground cloves
•  ½ whole grated nutmeg
•  2l apple juice
•  2 tsp vanilla extract
•  6 scoops vanilla ice cream
•  dark rum (optional)

Equipment

• Balloon Whisk

• Ice Cream Scoop

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Lockhart Catering Recommends..

Presenting this spiced beverage in Genware’s Enamel Black Mug, not only suitable for drinks, but perfect for presenting side dishes or bar snacks. Genware’s modern take on a retro classic.

Mulled Wine by Adam Gray (Serves 6)

Essential for bonfires, Guy Fawkes, Halloween and Christmas, a mulled wine recipe is a great way to brighten the dark evenings of autumn and winter. Adam Gray's version includes the expected festive spices and orange zest, but cleverly adds a dash of sweet peach schnapps.

{Source: Great British Chefs}

Ingredients

•  750ml of red wine
•  250ml of orange juice
•  100ml of water
•  50ml of peach schnapps
•  1/2 orange, pare the zest
•  5g of star anise
•  3g of cloves
•  1g of juniper berries
•  1 bay leaf
•  1 sprig of fresh thyme
•  1 cinnamon stick
•  1 cardamom pod

Equipment

•  Sieve

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Lockhart Catering Recommends..

Presenting this Autumn classic in Genware’s Vintage Tumbler, great for unique cocktail presentation. A durable and consistent level of quality manufactured glass.

Espresso Martini by Genware (Serves 1)

Created in the 80’s, the Espresso Martini is rich and indulgent. Caffeine and vodka combined, the perfect Autumnal combination.

{Source: Genware Cocktail Guide}

Ingredients

•  45ml Vodka
•  30ml Freshly Made Coffee
•  20ml Coffee Liqueur

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Lockhart Catering Recommends..

Presenting this coffee-flavoured cocktail in Genware’s best-selling Martini Glass. The classic and iconic shape of the Martini glass is perfect for re-creating this definitive cocktail.

Spiced Apple Snaps Fizz by Steffi Knowles-Dellner (Serves 2)

This cocktail uses a punchy aquavit scented with caraway, aniseed and fennel and sparkling wine - you can use gin, if you prefer.

{Source: BBC Good Food}

Ingredients

•  50ml Swedish aquavit, or use gin
•  squeeze of lemon juice
•  4 tbsp cloudy apple juice
•  2 pinches of ground cinnamon
•  handful ice cubes
•  200ml bottle sparkling wine
•  ½ small apple , cored and thinly sliced

Equipment

•  Cocktail Shaker

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Lockhart Catering Recommends..

Presenting this fruity cocktail in our exclusive Glacial Flute, clean, pure, and crisp with ice-like clarity glassware. Glacial is designed specifically for professionals in the hospitality market and includes ranges of stemware, tumblers, and barware.

Sloe Gin Cocktail by Miriam Nice (Serves 1)

This autumnal hedgerow cocktail has a blend of botanical notes from the gin, infused with a juniper syrup, which makes for a sweet-sharp tipple.

{Source: BBC Good Food}

Ingredients

•  25ml lemon juice
•  25ml gin
•  ice (crushed and cubes)

For the Juniper syrup

•  100g white caster sugar
•  1 tbsp juniper berries

Equipment

• Potato Masher
• Cocktail Shaker

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Lockhart Catering Recommends..

Presenting this botanical cocktail in Arcoroc’s Fusion Hiball, laboratory inspired glassware - Perfect for serving a range of different cocktails this Autumn.

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