First orders: three festive drinks and bartender tips

Must-try drinks, trending cocktails and behind the bar advice

3 to try… Festive

1 Berkshire Botanical Sloe Gin - A deliciously fruity tipple that’s perfect for the winter months. Serve a double over ice or top a single with prosecco.

2 Bankhall Single Malt Whisky - Matured in American oak and ex-Bourbon casks, this rich all-rounder has notes of sweet vanilla, ginger cake and oaky spice.

3 JJ Raspberry Vodka - The rich, ripe flavours of this spirit match its festive colour. With smooth, sweet berries and a lingering finish, it’s a great base for Christmas cocktails.

What’s on your bar?

Tina Wild Bartender, The Olde Queen Anne in Heywood

“The Olde Queen Anne is a really special place. We’re proud to host people of all ages who come to enjoy a drink and our weekly entertainment – from singers to bands, karaoke and bingo. It’s brilliant fun. We show plenty of live sport and have just started serving food too”.

Desert island drink

I’d love a simple malibu with cranberry juice or coke and served with loads of ice (if I could get it on an island).

New tipple

‘Venom’ cocktail… 25ml vodka, 25ml Southern Comfort and half a bottle of WKD Blue. Ice then top up with orange juice.

Top upselling tip

We promote what’s flying off the shelves in shops and run a happy hour, offering £1 off every pint Monday to Friday, which the customers love.

Focus for 2025

To be a social destination for people to connect and laugh with friends and family.

To get the recipe for this Raspberry Snowball cocktail click here.

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First orders: three festive drinks and bartender tips

3 to try… Festive

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