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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, December 2021, Let’s Talk about Mixology

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Amer A. VargasLet’s Talk about Mixology

by Amer A. Vargas

PART 74: Santa Clausmopolitan

Picture courtesy of Tijana Drndarski

Ho ho ho, dear readers!

Christmas is around the corner and Santa Claus and his helpers are working hard at preparing the presents for all children everywhere!

On this occasion we will pay tribute to the big man dressed in red with his own cocktail. As you will see, the Santa Clausmopolitan is not only delicious, but also reminds us of Father Noel’s outfit. And, as is often the case, it is really easy to prepare, and much easier even to enjoy!

These are the ingredients you will need for approximately 4 servings:

To rim the cocktail glass:

  • A lime wedge
  • Granulated sugar on a plate

And for the cocktail:

  • Some ice cubes
  • 8 oz./ 235 ml. vodka
  • 12 oz./ 350 ml. cranberry juice
  • 2 oz./ 60 ml. triple sec
  • oz./ 60ml. lime juice

Plus some fresh cranberries for the garnish.

Preparation is very easy, as I mentioned above: first, rim the glasses with the lime wedge and then dip in the granulated sugar. For the drink itself, fill a shaker with ice and add all the liquid ingredients, then shake for a few seconds.

Pour the mix into the rimmed glasses and garnish with some cranberries for a more eye-catching presentation.

If you want to make a sugar stick as shown here in the picture, best to do so a few days in advance. You can watch a video on how to create these snazzy sugar sticks (which also work for coffee, tea or any other drink that benefits from extra sugar), by clicking here.

I wish you the very best December, Holiday Season, Christmas and a wonderful end of 2021, wherever you are. May we meet again in 2022 on Linkedin!

Ho ho ho and cheers!

Mr. Vargas is the Institute’s President—feel free to contact him via email, AmerVargas @ modernbutlers.com

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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By Amer A. Vargas

Amer A. Vargas graduated with a Tourism Degree specializing in hotel management from CETT (Center for Tourism Studies) in Barcelona and spent the following decade in the service industry. Beginning as a waiter and then supervisor in high-end restaurants, he was next made responsible for raising service standards through staff training programs. After receiving further training as a butler, he worked as a butler and valet in private service as well as hotels in England and Europe.

During this time period, he translated the best-selling industry texts Butlers & Household Managers, 21st Century Professionals and Hotel Butlers, The Great Service Differentiators into Spanish and is currently creating butler training materials in the Spanish language.

As the Director of Spanish-speaking Markets, Amer is responsible for making the technology of butling available in private residences and hotels in the Spanish-speaking countries of the world. He provides consultation, placement, and training services in these countries.