Christmas Garland Cocktail
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive-adorned cocktail. Pre-make the garland ice cubes ahead of time and then just add the spirits when you are ready to serve!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Freeze Time: 8-24hrs
- Total Time: 5 mins +Freeze Time
- Servings: 1
Garland Ice Cube Ingredients:
- orange slices
- whole cranberries
- fresh rosemary sprigs
- star anise
- cinnamon sticks
- cranberry juice
Cocktail Ingredients:
- pomegranate-cranberry juice blend
- Choice of Prosecco, Sparkling wine or Seltzer Water
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step 1: Place the Festive Garland Ice Cube ingredients into the ice cube tray molds (except for the cranberry cocktail juice) and position in a pleasing arrangement.
Step 2: After arranging, add the cranberry cocktail juice. Careful not to overfill the ice cube tray molds. Freeze for a minimum of 8 hours or until solid.
Step 3: When ready to serve the cocktail, place a Festive Garland Ice Cube into a glass.
Step 4: Top with pomegranate-cranberry juice & choice of bubbly over top. Enjoy!
*Caution-Do not eat whole cranberries, fresh rosemary sprigs, star anise or cinnamon stick.
Tips-
- Freeze Time for Garland Ice Cubes: 8-24hrs
- Try using Pomegranate Liqueur
- For a Kid-friendly version: Top with unflavored-sparkling water or lime seltzer.
- Top with our Christmas Punch
Christmas Garland Cocktail
Equipment
- Large Silicone Ice Cube Tray (standard ice cube tray can be used)
Ingredients
Festive Garland Ice Cubes
- orange slices
- whole cranberries
- fresh rosemary sprigs
- star anise
- cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 oz cranberry juice cocktail
Cocktail Ingredients
- 2 oz pomegranate-cranberry juice
- 3-4 oz Choice of Prosecco, (Sparkling wine or Lime Seltzer Water)
Instructions
- Place the Festive Garland Ice Cube ingredients into the ice cube tray molds (except for the cranberry juice) and position in a pleasing arrangement. Add the cranberry cocktail juice. Careful not to overfill the ice cube tray molds. Freeze for a minimum of 5 hours or until solid.
- When ready to serve, place 1 of the Festive Garland Ice Cubes into a glass. Finish by pouring the pomegranate-cranberry juice & choice of bubbly over top. Enjoy!*nutritional values do not include fruit.*Caution-Do not eat whole cranberries, fresh rosemary sprigs, star anise or cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Freeze Time for Garland Ice Cubes: 8-24hrs
- Try using Pomegranate Liqueur
- For a Kid-friendly version: Top with unflavored sparkling water or lime seltzer.
- Top with our Christmas Punch recipe.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
