Christmas Cocktail with Tequila
A festive Christmas Cocktail made with pomegranate, cranberry, orange and lime juices shaken with Reposado tequila and finished with a rosemary garnish for classic holiday color and aroma.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Reposado tequila
- 1 ounces pomegranate juice
- ¾ ounces cranberry juice unsweetened preferred
- ¾ ounces fresh orange juice
- ½ ounces fresh lime juice
- ½ ounces simple syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Ice
- Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
- Fresh cranberries and pomegranate arils optional for garnish
Instructions
- Add tequila, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters to a shaker half filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig, cranberries and pomegranate arils, as desired.
Notes
- Use 100% pure juices with no added sweetness, if available. Adjust simple syrup for sweetness, based on juices.
- To make a batch cocktail (serves 20): Combine 2 ½ cups pomegranate juice, 2 cups cranberry juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup lime juice and 1 cup simple syrup into a large pitcher or drink dispenser. Chill for at least 2 hours. Stir in 4 cups Reposado tequila and serve over ice or in coupe glasses.
- Lightly torch the tip of the rosemary just before serving to release natural aroma.
- To make a mocktail: Remove tequila and orange bitters. Once poured into a glass, stir in ginger beer or sparkling water.