Christmas Cocktail Masterclass

Join leading mixologist and cocktail expert Ben Reed for a live webTV show with a festive twist at 3pm this afternoon.

With the Christmas season ensuring we are all caught up in a whirlwind of parties, festive balls, corporate events and family bashes, it’s important to ensure your guests and customers are treated to some truly special cocktails at this time of year.

The answer, according to First Drinks, is to ensure you have top-notch recipes and the finest ingredients to create a perfect Christmassy cocktail vibe.

Among the drinks Reed will be demonstrating are a Disaronno Mint Merriment and a warming Benedictine Hot Toddy French Style.

Reed will also offer advice on choosing a menu and liqueurs that are right for your bar to help you stay ahead of the competition.

Submit questions for Reed in advance by visiting http://trade.webchats.tv/chat/christmas_cocktail_masterclass and don’t forget to click back at 3pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Alan Lodge, 08.12.2009