Tis’ the season to be tipsy! Holiday cocktails are some of my favourite to make, I’m a sucker for a theme. Even if I’m not entertaining this year, good food and good drinks are definitely still going to be a big part of my holiday season.
I’m excited about this cocktail because it features some of my favourite local companies. The gin is from Eau Claire Distillery in Calgary, the bitters are from Token Bitters, right here in Edmonton, and the bubbly rosè is from The Hatch Winery in Kelowna.
If you’re looking for more holiday drink inspiration try checking out my pomegranate Moscow Mule, Ginger Bells Fizz or Elderflower French 75, which are all festive and delicious.
Santa’s Helper- Pomegranate Rosè Cocktail Recipe
Yields 1 cocktailYou’ll Need:
- 0.75 oz gin (I used Eau Claire Christmas Gin)
- 3 oz pomegranate juice
- 3 oz Bubbly rosè (I used R. Secco from The Hatch)
- 0.5 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 3 dashes of cherry bitters (I used Ritchie Cherry from Token Bitters)
- 2 tbsp of Pomegranate arils
- Optional: Sugar-coated Cranberries to garnish
- Ice
Directions: Put your pomegranate arils in the bottom of a champagne coupe. In a shaker combine ice, gin, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, lime juice and bitters. Shake well, then strain into your coupe. Top with rosè bubbly, garish with a cocktail pick of sugar-coated cranberries and serve immediately. Cheers! I hope everyone has a safe and fun Christmas!
