No longer the preserve of tipsy Aunties, sherry has new swagger in these Christmas-sy cocktail ideas from Harveys.

Harveys mulled apple and winter spice

Makes 1 litre

Ingredients:

  • 200ml Harveys Bristol Cream
  • 500ml pressed apple juice
  • 6 cloves
  • 50g vanilla sugar

Method:

  • Slowly warm the sherry with the pressed apple juice, cloves and vanilla sugar in a pan for 10-15 minutes to release the incredible flavours.
  • Strain the liquid into a warmed 2 pint/ 1 litre punch bowl.
  • Garnish with apple slices and serve in glass mugs decorated with star anise.

Harveys Frosted Apple & Ginger

Serves 1

Ingredients:

  • 50ml Harveys Bristol Cream
  • 50ml pressed apple juice
  • Ginger ale
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Mint sprigs and apple slices, to garnish

Method:

  • Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. 
  • Pour over the sherry and apple juice.
  • Top up with a dash of ginger ale.
  • Stirl with a cinnamon stick and leave in the glass.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint and apple slices.

Harveys Bristol Cream is widely available across the UK,  RRP £9.22 for 75cl