Poinsettia Martini

 
 

Happy Thirsty Thursday! We are just about a week away from Christmas, and I cannot believe how quickly this holiday season has crept upon us. Whether you’re celebrating or not, I’ve got a fantastically festive drink to serve up this week. It’s tart; it’s tasty and surely will keep you in the holiday spirit.

I originally was inspired by Blue Chair Bay Rum for this recipe, but if you’re not a rum drinker, you can easily swap out the white rum for vodka! Either way, I hope you’ll enjoy it. It’s a festive take on a Cosmopolitan; please let me know if you try it.

 
 

Poinsettia Martini

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 oz. Blue Chair Bay Premium White Rum or vodka (we like Tito’s)

  • 1/2 sprig of rosemary

  • .75 oz. lite simple syrup (or less, to taste)

  • .5 oz. fresh lemon juice

  • .75 oz. pomegranate juice

  • 2 oz. club soda or seltzer water

  • fresh or frozen cranberries (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS:

  • Muddle half of a rosemary sprig with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.

  • Add ice to the shaker, then pour in rum/vodka, lemon juice, and pomegranate juice.

  • Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Splash in the club soda for extra fizz. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and cranberries.

 
 

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Every host/hostess needs a fabulous cocktail set and glasses!

I really love these vintage-inspired coup glasses, they’re great for martinis and champagne! I also really love this gold cocktail set, it would make a fabulous hostess gift with a bottle of liquor. You can click on the images below to shop, if interested! For more hosting and entertaining essentials, check out this post.

 

Please let me know if you decide to make this recipe! I have a few more of my favorites saved here and here. Should I share more cocktail recipes? Would love to hear your thoughts below. Thanks for reading! xx CMK

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