Description
Festive holly jolly christmas citrus cocktail sparkles with seasonal cheer, blending zesty oranges and winter spirits. Bright garnishes and cool mint create a merry sip that brings holiday warmth to glasses everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcoholic and Juice Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) vodka or gin
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
Sweetening and Carbonation Ingredients:
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) ginger syrup (or simple syrup for a milder flavor)
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) sparkling water or ginger ale
Garnish Ingredients:
- Orange slices
- Lime slices
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary sprig
Instructions
- Craft an inviting cocktail vessel by generously filling it with crystalline ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation that will keep the beverage perfectly chilled.
- Elevate the glass presentation by delicately encrusting the rim with a sparkling sugar coating: gently glide a vibrant citrus wedge around the glass edge, then delicately dunk into a shallow layer of granulated sugar.
- Transform a cocktail shaker into a festive mixing chamber by adding a substantial handful of ice, then enthusiastically pour in the selected spirit, zesty orange essence, tangy grapefruit nectar, tart lime juice, and warming ginger syrup.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for approximately 10 seconds, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and create a unified, invigorating flavor profile.
- Elegantly strain the luminous liquid into the prepared glass, ensuring a smooth and refined pour that captures the cocktail’s dynamic character.
- Enhance the beverage with a playful effervescent finale by crowning the drink with sparkling water or spirited ginger ale, introducing a delightful fizzy dimension.
- Complete the festive masterpiece with an artful garnish: strategically place a vibrant orange or lime slice, scatter a few jewel-like cranberries, and crown with a fragrant rosemary sprig to evoke a truly holly jolly holiday spirit.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to savor this jubilant, seasonally inspired libation.
Notes
- Customize the spirit choice based on personal preference, swapping vodka or gin to match individual taste profiles.
- Adjust sweetness levels by varying the amount of ginger syrup, creating a more balanced or bolder flavor experience.
- Prepare ginger syrup in advance using fresh ginger and sugar for a more intense, homemade flavor that elevates the cocktail’s complexity.
- Transform this cocktail into a mocktail by replacing alcohol with additional sparkling water or a non-alcoholic botanical spirit, ensuring everyone can enjoy the festive drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg