Southampton - Getting ready for the holidays might also include stocking the bar and serving some clever drinks that family and friends might enjoy. Akvinta Vodka has come up with a few tasty libations to enhance holiday gatherings or just to quietly enjoy by a roaring fire.

The Akvinta Swizzle

2 Orange Wedges
1 Clove
Grated Nutmeg
Grated Cinnamon
Extra wedges to garnish
1 1/2 oz. Akvinta Vodka
1/3 oz. Honey
Ginger Beer
2 Lemon Wedges
2 Lime Wedges

 • Muddle one wedge of each fruit, the honey and clove at the base of a tall glass. Add the Akvinta and stir well. Add some cracked/crushed Ice and start swizzling!

 • Squeeze in the juice of the remaining wedges, add some grated nutmeg, add more ice. Swizzle again and then repeat with more ice. Top up with Ginger Beer, then garnish with extra citrus wedges and grated cinnamon.

Akvinta Spice-Tini

1 oz. Akvinta vodka chilled
1 1/2 oz. White Cranberry juice
1/4 oz. Goldschlager chilled

 • Mix all ingredients in martini glass and serve

Akvinta Espresso Martini

1 1/2 oz. Akvinta Vodka
3/4 oz. Espresso
3/4 oz. Simple Syrup

 • Fresh Espresso, Akvinta Vodka and sugar syrup, shaken to perfection and served straight up and foamy, shaken and strained into Martini glass, no garnish.

Enjoy!