Christmas Ginger Syrup Cocktail

Festive glass mugs filled with layered orange and red beverages, each garnished with a cinnamon stick, sit on a wooden tray. Pine cones and greenery with small lights adorn the background, creating a cozy holiday atmosphere.

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This Christmas Ginger Syrup Cocktail is a unique and cozy drink. It’s made with a variety of citrus juices, vodka, and more. Perfect for holiday parties, happy hours, and celebrations all year long.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

Ginger Syrup:

1 medium- size ginger root (about 2 inches)
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup water
cinnamon stick

Alcohol

4 ounces vodka (or white tequila)
2 ounces Cointreau liqueur

Fruit Juices

juice of 3 oranges (or use 1 cup orange juice)
juice of 1 grapefruit (or use ¾ cup grapefruit juice)
juice of 1 pomegranate (or use ½ cup pomegranate juice)

Instructions

How to Make Ginger Syrup:

Slice the ginger without peeling it.
Add water, sugar, cinnamon stick and ginger to a small saucepan.
Place over medium heat until it boils. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before preparing the cocktail.

Citrus Juices:

Juice 3 oranges and 1 grapefruit in a juicer.
Squeeze the juice of 1 pomegranate.
Strain the citrus juice so that there is no residue of the fruit.
(or use store-bought juices)
In a jug or shaker, mix the vodka, liqueur and citrus juice. Add more vodka if needed to your taste.

Assemble the Cocktail Shots:

Choose a shot glass.
Add a tablespoon of the ginger syrup.
Add ¼ cup or a little more of the vodka with the citrus juice.
Finally, add a teaspoon or two of pomegranate juice.
Add a cinnamon stick to each cup.
Before drinking the cocktail, stir with the cinnamon stick and enjoy.

Notes

Note: Amount depends on the glass you've chosen. Just be sure to add a little of everything in each glass.

Serve unstirred. It looks pretty to see all the different colors in the glass.

How to Make a Pitcher: Simply add all the ingredients to a pitcher and stir. Serve and top with a cinnamon stick. It won't have the colorful effect but still delicious.

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