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Originally from India, Deepak’s journey has taken him from Dubai to the UK, and now to Jersey – and today he's sharing not one but two festive recipes inspired by his father.
Express has partnered with the Jersey Hospitality Association for the '12 Cocktails of Christmas' series, which will showcase festive drinks from bar staff across the island, giving readers the chance to try their favourite seasonal recipes at home.
Bar manager Deepak, who joined The Boat House in St Aubin three months ago, has shared two recipes with heartwarming backstories.
The first is a deliciously indulgent cocktail, the 'Nutmeg and White Chocolate Russian', that brings the perfect balance of sweetness, warmth, and spice.
He said: "This cocktail is like a hug in a glass, with vodka, Mozart and Frangelico joining forces to make your taste buds dance like they are at a Christmas party."
Originally from India, Deepak’s journey has taken him from Dubai to the UK, and now to Jersey – but his passion for cocktails started much earlier.
He said: “When I was a child, my dad used to buy overripe fruit from the market and ferment it into alcohol. This inspired me to start making cocktails, and I’ve never looked back!”
Ingredients:
25ml vodka
25ml White Mozart
12.5ml Frangelico
50ml double cream
2 grates of nutmeg
Method:
Shake all the ingredients well with ice.
Pour into a rocks glass.
Garnish with salted caramel brittle and two additional grates of nutmeg.
If you're looking for something lighter and zestier to kick off the New Year, Deepak’s has shared a second creation, the 'Lemon Grove Martini'.
He said: "The lemon grove martini is here to shake up your holiday traditions with a burst of citrusy cheer. Sip it by the tree and let the zesty vibes jingle all the way."
Ingredients:
50ml Limoncello
25ml Gin
20ml Lime Juice
15ml Orgeat
2ml Foamee
Method:
Chill a martini glass and dip the rim in lemon crystals.
Combine all the ingredients in a Boston shaker and dry shake to blend.
Add ice and shake again to chill.
Strain into the prepared glass.
Finish with freshly grated lemon zest and serve with lemon sweets on the side.
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