Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
A delicious mix of vodka, St. Germain (elderflower liquor), and fresh squeezed winter citrus juice. All mixed together and topped with bubbly ginger beer and extra festive pomegranates. It’s so simple, refreshing, cheerful, and beyond good.
Equipment
- Citrus Juicer: This is the most important tool for getting the fresh-squeezed clementine or blood orange juice.
- Jigger: For accurately measuring the vodka, St. Germain, and juice.
- Large Pitcher: This is essential for making the batch "pitcher style" version for a party.
- Cocktail Glasses: Highball or Old Fashioned glasses are perfect for serving.
- Bar Spoon: A long spoon is helpful for gently stirring the ingredients in the pitcher or glass without losing the fizz from the ginger beer.
- Knife and Cutting Board: For cutting the citrus and preparing your garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup St. Germain elderflower liquor
- 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed clementine or blood orange juice
- 2 12 ounce bottles ginger beer
- arils from 1 pomegranate
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs or mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the vodka, elderflower liquor, and clementine juice. Chill until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, add ice, ginger beer, and pomegranate arils.
- Serve garnished with thyme or mint.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: The base (vodka, St. Germain, juice) can be mixed and chilled for up to 24 hours. Add the ginger beer right before serving to keep it fizzy.
- Citrus Options: Freshly squeezed clementine, blood orange, or grapefruit juice all work wonderfully. Blood orange juice will create a beautiful, festive red color.
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