Empress Gin and Tonic with Pomegranate and Cranberry Juice
Looking for a stunning holiday drink to enjoy throughout these winter months that takes less than 5 minutes to make? It may be the perfect time for you to try this elegant gin and tonic made with purple gin from Empress. This layered Empress Gin and Tonic is the perfect Christmas cocktail to enjoy with your friends and family this holiday season!!
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 159kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz Pomegranate juice
- Ice
- 6 oz Tonic Water
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
- Fresh Cranberries, Pomegranate Seeds and Rosemary for Garnish
Instructions
- Add cranberry juice and pomegranate juice to the bottom of your highball glass.1 oz Cranberry Juice, 1 oz Pomegranate juice
- Add ice filling your glass ¾ of the way full before adding tonic water.6 oz Tonic Water, Ice
- Top your cocktail with Empress Gin! To allow your gin to float at the top of your glass, hold a bar spoon over the cocktail glass and slowly pour the gin on top of the spoon. This allows the liquid to gently fall onto the top of the cocktail rather than sinking to the bottom.2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
- Garnish with cranberries, pomegranate seeds and rosemary before enjoying!Fresh Cranberries, Pomegranate Seeds and Rosemary for Garnish
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Tips and Tricks
Making this pomegranate cranberry gin and tonic recipe is about as easy as it gets in the handcrafted cocktail world. That said, I have a few tips to share before you make some for your next Christmas party:
- Don’t forget your garnish. To make a holiday cocktail feel extra special, make sure you go the extra mile with your details. Fresh or sugared cranberries, pomegranate arils, and fresh or sugared sprigs of rosemary all contribute to the festive vibes.
- Batch ahead for large parties. Rather than playing bartender all night, I suggest you batch together the pomegranate, cranberry and gin ahead of time. Set up a serve-yourself cocktail bar with a pitcher of the mix, a shaker and an ice bucket with a small instructional card. Set the tonic and garnishes to the side so your guests can feel like pro mixologists.
- Looking to sweeten your Gin and Tonic? Add a touch of cranberry syrup into your Christmas gin cocktails! The additional sweetness and bubbly finish from the tonic will help to create your new favorite cocktail!
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg
