Description
Festive holly jolly christmas citrus cocktail sparkles with holiday cheer, blending zesty oranges and warming spirits. Seasonal flavors dance together, creating a merry and light libation perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cocktail Ingredients:
Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) vodka or gin
Citrus Juices:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
Sweeteners and Mixers:
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) ginger syrup
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) sparkling water or ginger ale
Garnishes:
- Orange slices
- Lime slices
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary sprig
Instructions
- Craft a festive holiday cocktail glass by generously filling it with crystalline ice cubes, creating a winter wonderland backdrop for your beverage.
- Transform the glass rim into a sugary masterpiece by delicately tracing its edge with a vibrant citrus wedge, then elegantly dipping it into a sparkling sugar coating.
- Assemble your cocktail symphony in a chilled shaker, combining vodka or gin with a harmonious blend of freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit, and lime juices, punctuated by a zesty ginger syrup.
- Vigorously shake the liquid ensemble for approximately 10 seconds, allowing the ingredients to dance and meld into a unified, effervescent mixture.
- Gracefully strain the luminous concoction into the prepared glass, ensuring a smooth, seamless pour that captures the cocktail’s festive spirit.
- Elevate the drink’s visual appeal by crowning it with sparkling water or ginger ale, introducing a playful, bubbly dimension to the beverage.
- Complete the presentation with an artful garnish: arrange a delicate orange or lime slice, scatter a few crimson cranberries, and crown with a fragrant rosemary sprig, transforming the drink into a visual celebration of holiday cheer.
Notes
- Swap vodka or gin with non-alcoholic spirits for a delightful mocktail version that everyone can enjoy.
- Create a lower-sugar option by using fresh-squeezed juices and reducing the ginger syrup amount or substituting with stevia.
- Experiment with different citrus combinations like blood orange or tangerine to personalize the cocktail’s flavor profile.
- Freeze cranberries or citrus wedges in ice cubes for an extra decorative and chilling effect that keeps the drink cool without diluting its vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg