This Arctic Kiss cocktail is my cocktail of the festive season. It only has two ingredients and requires nothing fancier than a glass to serve. Simple, classy and delicious!
Whilst I love a fancy cocktail as much as the next girl, having to read through an ingredient list as long as your arm before you even get a swizzle stick out of the drawer sucks.
And often puts me off. Leaving me reaching for a bottle opener and wine glass instead.
So this festive season I’m keeping it real.
And easy. And very, very classy.
For this sophisticated Arctic Kiss cocktail requires just 2 simple ingredients and a glass.
Halle-frosty-luja.
Holy Grass Vodka
If you’re in desperate need of the cocktail recipe, please keep scrolling. Because I first need to introduce the uninitiated to this very special tipple.
Holy Grass vodka comes from the most northerly distillery in mainland UK, Dunnet Bay Distillery.
And it’s made using hand harvested botanicals (ie Holy Grass) that grow along the wild, blustery banks of the Thurso river.
We were lucky enough to visit them on our trip round Scotland and if you’re planning to tour the North Coast 500, you’ll be delighted to know that the official route will take you right past their front door.
There’s a large car park that’s campervan friendly. And by now their gift shop should be open to visitors so be sure to leave some room in those cupboards to stock up on supplies!
For anyone that considers themselves a connoisseur in the vodka department, then this beautiful bottle needs to be top of their wish list this Christmas.
It has gained a cult following in the three short years they’ve been up and running. And continues to win award after award.
And for the gin lovers, you’ll be equally enamoured with their Rock Rose Gin.
Arctic Kiss Cocktail
And now, for our festive, frosty toast!
Do let me know if you give this Arctic Kiss cocktail a go. And feel free to tag me in your shots across social media.
You can find me pretty much everywhere as @hedgecomber :)
- 50ml Holy Grass Vodka, chilled
- 75ml Champagne
Pour the double shot of vodka into a champagne flute.
Top up with champagne.
Kick back and enjoy.
Huge thanks to all at Dunnet Bay Distillers for the tour we had of the distillery, and the sample bottles they shared with us. As always all thoughts, and leftovers, are my own!
Jane x
Laineey says
This cocktail is so fun! Hmmm I wonder if I can get that vodka here in the states!! This looks delicious and I hope to try it!
Jane Sarchet says
I do believe they ship internationally Laineey ;)
Claire Jessiman (@foodiequine) says
Simple, classy and delicious – sounds much like yourself!
Must admit that I’ve not tried their vodka but there’s always a bottle of Rock Rose on my Gin Shelf.
mindyfewless says
What a great drink! I’m going to order some of that vodka for Christmas gifts!
Jane Sarchet says
Yay! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed Mindy :)
Veena Azmanov says
Now that’s my kind of drink. Classy and delicious. I love champagne for those special times but vodka is my go too often. I love that this has my two favorites. Yum!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I’ll have one of those please. If you are making them anyway! loving those bottles too, although never heard of this brand before. I will look out for it, they would make a good Christmas gift.
KFord says
Oh my, that is definitely the most beautiful vodka bottle I have ever seen, just gorgeous! This is my kinda cocktail – simple but very classy!!
Jane Sarchet says
Isn’t it pretty Kate!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Ohh that’s my kind of cocktail! My husband has really been into cocktail making lately so I might have to have him try this one at home!
Jane Sarchet says
Oh, lucky you!
Everyday Sarah Jane says
This looks like such a lovely drink, perfect for the impending holidays!
phoren says
I love a classic cocktail that isn’t too fussy, too sweet or loaded with too many ingredients. I’ll have to give this a try this holiday season.
Jane Sarchet says
Me too Phoren, and I think fussy cocktails put a lot of folk off as it means you have to go and buy so many new bottles and gadgets!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
Wow. This is such a beautiful drink and perfect for the upcoming Holidays!
lucicoo says
What a pretty and festive cocktail. I’ll have to try this out soon.