Description
Festive holiday cheer sparkles in this Mistletoe Cosmo, blending cranberry vodka’s crimson charm with zesty lime and triple sec. Cool cocktail enthusiasts will love this merry mixology magic that brings Christmas spirit directly into their glass.
Ingredients
Scale
Alcohol Version:
Main Spirits:
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup Cointreau (orange liqueur)
Fruit Juices:
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- Juice of 2 limes
Sparkling Wine and Garnishes:
- 1 bottle champagne or prosecco
- Pomegranate arils, for garnish (optional)
- Sugared rosemary, for garnish (optional)
Mocktail Version:
Fruit Juices:
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Juice of 2 limes
Sparkling Beverage and Garnishes:
- 2 cups ginger beer
- Pomegranate arils, for garnish (optional)
- Sugared rosemary, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pitcher by blending vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lime juice. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute with pomegranate and orange juices.
- Refrigerate mixture until thoroughly chilled, approximately 30 minutes.
- Fill a punch bowl with fresh ice cubes to create a festive base.
- Pour champagne into the chilled mixture for the alcoholic version, or use ginger beer for the mocktail, adjusting liquid proportions to personal preference.
- Gently stir the drink to ensure even distribution of ingredients and optimal temperature.
- Select elegant cocktail glasses and place a single large ice cube in each.
- Carefully transfer the sparkling beverage into prepared glasses, ensuring smooth pouring.
- Enhance presentation by delicately sprinkling pomegranate arils across the surface.
- Crown each glass with a glistening sprig of sugared rosemary for a sophisticated, festive touch.
- Serve immediately while drink remains chilled and garnishes look fresh and vibrant.
Notes
- Swap vodka with flavored vodka like cranberry or citrus to add extra festive flair and complexity to the cocktail.
- For a lower-sugar option, use fresh pomegranate juice without added sweeteners and choose a dry champagne.
- Create beautiful sugared rosemary by brushing rosemary sprigs with egg white and sprinkling with fine white sugar before garnishing.
- Prepare pomegranate arils in advance by deseeding the fruit carefully to prevent juice stains and ensure clean, bright garnish presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg