Description
A festive, easy-to-make cocktail featuring tart pomegranate, fresh rosemary, zesty lemon, and crisp gin, topped with sparkling club soda. Perfect for holiday parties, cozy nights in, or any celebration that calls for a beautiful, crowd-pleasing drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin (London dry or botanical, e.g., Tanqueray or Hendrick’s)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 oz rosemary simple syrup (see below)
- 2 oz pomegranate juice (unsweetened preferred)
- 2 oz club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes (enough to fill glass halfway)
- Pomegranate arils (seeds, for garnish)
- Fresh rosemary sprig (for garnish)
- Lemon wheel or twist (optional, for garnish)
- For Rosemary Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Make the Rosemary Simple Syrup: Combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Add 2–3 sprigs of fresh rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves (about 2–3 minutes). Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow to cool with rosemary in the syrup for at least 10 minutes. Strain out rosemary and store syrup in a jar. Can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Muddle the Rosemary: In your cocktail shaker, add 1 sprig fresh rosemary and gently muddle for 10–15 seconds to release oils.
- Build the Cocktail: Add ice to the shaker (about 1 cup), then pour in gin, lemon juice, rosemary simple syrup, and pomegranate juice. Shake well for about 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain & Serve: Fill your glass with fresh ice (about halfway). Strain the cocktail into the glass. Top with club soda or sparkling water and gently stir.
- Garnish: Add a handful of pomegranate arils (about 1 tablespoon), a fresh rosemary sprig, and a lemon wheel or twist.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Muddle rosemary gently to avoid bitterness. Chill glasses ahead for extra crispness. Make simple syrup in advance for quick assembly. For a non-alcoholic version, skip gin and add more club soda or tonic. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste. Try rimming the glass with sugar and chopped rosemary for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: gin fizz, pomegranate cocktail, rosemary drink, holiday cocktail, festive drink, party cocktail, easy cocktail, winter drink, New Year's Eve, brunch cocktail