Salt Dog Slim’s Top 7 Christmas Cocktails
Ruin Christmas this year with Salt Dog’s top 7 Christmas cocktails.
Get ready for the big man with our Hobo Punch, a buckfast special that’ll have you bevvied before you know it. Feeling classy this Christmas? Our Instant Power Soul, an Amaretto classic, is a sweet and nutty cocktail that pairs perfectly with a hot dog.
So, grab your Christmas hats and let the group chat know you’re headed to Salt Dog’s this festive season.
1. Instant Power Soul
INGREDIENTS:
- Amaretto
- San Pellegrino Limonata
- Cherry foam
Ever wondered what St. Nick’s favourite drink is?
It’s the Instant Power Soul, a nutty, fruity combination of Amaretto, San Pellegrino Limonata, and cherry foam.
The strong almond flavour and cherry undertones of this Italian liqueur are sure to jingle your bells, especially when paired with sparkling lemon soda. Top it off with cherry foam, and you’ll be merry all night long.
2. Pink Panther
INGREDIENTS:
- Gin
- Elderflower
- Apple
- Cranberry
Shake things up with the Pink Panther, a cocktail that’s sure to put you on the naughty list. We use gin as the base spirit to give this tipple its signature juniper-forward notes.
When the bangers are blurring, you’ll be grateful for the crisp, energising flavours of apple and elderflower. Combined with the tartness of cranberry, the Pink Panther is the best bev for festive throw-downs.
3. Milk was a bad choice
INGREDIENTS:
- Vodka
- Strawberry
- Milk
- Ice cream
Perfect for a snowy day inside our warm dive bar, Milk was a bad choice takes the cocktail-making rulebook and throws it out the window.
Our boozy dessert-style drink combines frozen strawberries with the velvety texture of blended milk and ice cream. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this bevvy will start the Christmas mayhem early.
4. When Lola Met Brando
INGREDIENTS:
- Jack Daniel’s
- Amaretto
- Cherry coke
Start how you mean to go on: with a Jack Daniel’s, Amaretto, and Cherry Coke concoction in hand. Salt Dogs’ When Lola Met Brando is a well-rounded combo of all your favourite drinks.
Enjoy the sweet, smoky undertones of Jack Daniel’s balanced with the marzipan flavour of Amaretto. To bring out the fruity element, we top it off with a classic Cherry Coke.
It’s an effortlessly drinkable option that promises Salt Dogs chaos.
5. Frozen Margarita
INGREDIENTS:
- Tequila
- Lime
- Agave
- (Fresh fruit options available!)
Christmas is the perfect time for tequila, whether you prefer it as a shot or as part of our wintery Frozen Margarita. As the star of the cocktail, tequila gives this drink its signature peppery base.
Mixed in, you’ll taste zesty lime, sweet agave syrup, and plenty of fresh fruit options available. If you’re bevvying with a Bah-humbug, Salt Dogs’ frozen margaritas are the ultimate way to spread Christmas cheer.
6. Hobo Punch
INGREDIENTS:
- Gin
- Buckfast
- Citrus
What’s Christmas without a buckfast?
Traditionally enjoyed on Christmas day (at 9am sharp), you can savour the sugary, herby vibes of this tonic wine with Gin and citrus fruits.
Get yourself down to Salty’s for this sharp cocktail, best paired with one of our famous brines.
7. French Martini
INGREDIENTS:
- Vodka
- Chambord
- Pineapple
We wish you a Berry Christmas, and Salt Dogs’ French Martini promises an unforgettable one.
Chambord is the showstopper here, offering a rich, sweet berry flavour with notes of raspberries, blackberries, and subtle hints of vanilla and honey. For a tropical twist, we also use the bright and tangy bite of pineapple juice.
Wanna be in the Steins and Brines gang?
Don’t be a Scrooge: enjoy indie bangers and festive antics this Christmas at Salt Dogs Slims.
With outdoor seating (and heating), you can sleigh the night away in our cosy dive bar or take the tunes outside. Bring your mates and decide which of our top 7 Christmas cocktails makes it on the nice list.
(But don’t forget about our monthly Steins, Brines, and Question Times quiz. This calendar-worthy event gives you the chance to win a range of weird and wacky prizes).