Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
This delightful mix of vodka, elderflower liqueur, and freshly squeezed winter citrus juice, topped with bubbly ginger beer and garnished with pomegranate arils and fresh herbs, is perfect for any Christmas gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixed Drink
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka
- ½ ounce St. Germain (elderflower liqueur)
- â…“ cup fresh-squeezed clementine or blood orange juice
- Ginger beer, for topping
- Pomegranate arils, for garnish
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or mint, for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, elderflower liqueur, and fresh citrus juice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with pomegranate arils and a sprig of thyme or mint.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For a festive twist, consider using blood orange juice to give the cocktail a vibrant red hue.
- This recipe can easily be scaled up to serve a crowd; simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings desired and mix in a pitcher.
- Add the ginger beer just before serving to maintain its fizz.