BILBAO (Spain), Dec 28 — When the man named the best bartender in the world mixes drinks for the holidays, you can bet they go beyond vodka tonics.
With holiday parties filling up itineraries and people’s homes, Spaniard David Rios of The Jigger Cocktail & Disco Bar in Bilbao offers a few cocktail recipes to set the festive tone and whet guests’ appetites.
This past summer, Rios rose above 43 finalists from around the world to be crowned the World Class Bartender of the Year 2013.
Here’s a Moroccan-inspired cocktail recipe to spice up your party.
Murakuc Zacapa
50ml Zacapa 23 rum
10ml cinnamon syrup
10ml almond milk
2 barspoons mint tea
Glass: Moroccan tea glass
Garnish: thyme sprig and grated nutmeg
Method: Stir all ingredients then strain into chilled glass. — AFP/Relaxnews
