Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Christmas Gin Cocktails
- Prepare Your Station: Gather all your ingredients and tools, including a shaker, muddler, and serving glasses. This will make the process smooth and enjoyable.
- Mix the Fizz: For the Cranberry Rosemary Gin Fizz, fill a glass with ice. Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 2 oz cranberry juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and sugared cranberries for that festive flair.
- Shake it Up: For the Spiced Gin & Pear Sparkler, combine 1.5 oz gin, 2 oz spiced pear juice, and 0.25 oz lemon juice in a shaker. Shake it well with ice, strain into a flute, then top with 2 oz Prosecco. Garnish with a pear slice and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Smash Some Berries: In a rocks glass, muddle 4-5 cranberries with 0.5 oz simple syrup and 2-3 mint leaves for the Merry Berry Gin Smash. Add ice, pour in 1.5 oz gin, and stir in 1 oz cranberry juice. Garnish with mint and a lime wedge.
- Gingerbread Delight: For the Gingerbread Gin Flip, combine 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz spiced apple juice, 0.75 oz ginger liqueur, and 1 egg white in a shaker. Shake without ice for froth, then add ice and shake again. Strain into a coupe glass and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Pour Some Joy: In a pitcher for the Pomegranate Sparkle Gin Punch, combine 9 oz gin, 8 oz pomegranate juice, 4 oz lemon juice, and 4 oz simple syrup. Add ice and stir. Top with 1 bottle (750ml) of Prosecco, and garnish each glass with pomegranate arils and thyme.
- Finish with Flair: For a refreshing twist, mix up the Frosted Pine Gin & Tonic. Fill a tall glass with ice, add 1.5 oz gin, 4 oz tonic water, and a splash of rosemary-infused simple syrup. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and lemon zest to enhance the aroma.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill your glasses in advance to enhance the overall drinking experience. Use freshly squeezed juices for a brighter flavor profile. Don't skip the shaking step for frothy cocktails. Pay attention to the proportion of sparkling wine to gin.
