Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
A festive blend of tequila (or vodka), fresh citrus juices, pomegranate, and a touch of simple syrup, topped with effervescent club soda for a bright holiday sipper.
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila or vodka
- 2 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1.5 Tbsp orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 Tbsp grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 Tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 Tbsp simple syrup
- to top club soda
Instructions
Mix
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice until it crackles under the spoon.
- Add 2 oz silver tequila (or vodka) and 2 oz Cointreau (or Triple Sec).
- Pour in fresh juices: 1½ Tbsp orange, 2 Tbsp grapefruit, 1 Tbsp lemon, and 1 Tbsp lime.
- Stir in ¼ cup pomegranate juice and 1 Tbsp simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker frosts, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into ice-filled glasses and top each with club soda.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and blood orange slices, serve immediately.
Notes
Shake vigorously in a cold shaker to maintain frost.
Ensure citrus juices are fresh for optimal brightness.
Adjust simple syrup according to your palate.
Nutrition
Serving: 300mlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15g
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