Description
Holly jolly christmas citrus cocktail blends festive flavors from Mediterranean regions into a sparkling holiday drink. Cranberry, orange, and vodka combine elegantly for a cheerful seasonal celebration you’ll savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka or gin
- 3 oz (90 ml) sparkling water or ginger ale
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) ginger syrup (or simple syrup for a milder flavor)
- ½ oz (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- Orange slices
- Lime slices
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary sprig
Instructions
- Prepare Glassware: Generously fill a festive cocktail glass with crystalline ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the holiday libation.
- Rim Enhancement: Trace the glass edge with a citrus wedge and delicately coat with granulated sugar for a sparkling presentation.
- Cocktail Mixing: Load a cocktail shaker with ice, then combine spirit, orange essence, grapefruit nectar, lime juice, and ginger syrup. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds to blend flavors and create a harmonious mixture.
- Pouring Technique: Strain the luminous liquid into the prepared glass with a smooth, elegant motion that showcases the cocktail’s vibrant character.
- Effervescent Finish: Top the drink with sparkling water or ginger ale, introducing a playful fizzy element that elevates the overall experience.
- Festive Garnishing: Artfully arrange an orange or lime slice, scatter cranberry jewels, and crown with a fragrant rosemary sprig to capture the holly jolly holiday essence.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately, inviting guests to immerse themselves in this seasonally inspired, jubilant cocktail celebration.
Notes
- Chill Glass Perfectly: Use large, crystal-clear ice cubes to maintain optimal temperature without rapid dilution, ensuring a crisp cocktail experience.
- Sugar Rim Technique: Press rimming sugar gently and evenly, rotating glass at a 45-degree angle for consistent, professional-looking decoration that enhances visual appeal.
- Shake with Precision: Shake cocktail exactly 10 seconds for balanced temperature and texture; over-shaking can make drink too watery and compromise flavor complexity.
- Garnish Strategically: Select fresh, vibrant herbs and fruits; place rosemary and citrus slices intentionally to release aromatic oils and create Instagram-worthy presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg