The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.
And by making this cocktail.
Seriously, make this Christmas Cheer Cocktail.
A crisp gin base mingles with aromatic bitters and a splash of sweet grenadine. Top it off with fizzy ginger ale or make it extra festive with champagne.
With a garnish of deep red cherries and a sprig of fresh rosemary, it’s a cocktail that looks as merry as it tastes.
Why You’ll Love This Holiday Cocktail
- Only needs a few ingredients
- Can be customized with either ginger ale or champagne
- Makes a beautiful presentation with minimal effort
- Easy to scale up for parties
Christmas Cheer Cocktail Ingredients
- Gin
- Aromatic Bitters
- Grenadine
- Ginger Ale or Champagne
How To Make a Christmas Cheer Cocktail
1
Shake it up.
Add the gin, aromatic bitters, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
2
Strain and top.
Strain into a coupe glass and top with your choice of ginger ale or champagne.
3
Make it merry.
Garnish with Bordeaux or maraschino cherries and a fresh sprig of rosemary. The aroma of the rosemary will make every sip feel festive. Enjoy your glass of holiday cheer!
Making For A Crowd
To serve this at a holiday party, mix the gin, bitters, and grenadine in advance. Store in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, portion into glasses and top with cold ginger ale or champagne.
Choosing Your Glass
While this cocktail looks stunning in a coupe glass, don’t stress if you don’t have one! A martini glass or even a small wine glass works perfectly well. The key is picking something that shows off those gorgeous garnishes and holds around 6-8 ounces.
If you’re going the champagne route, you could also use a champagne flute!
Tip: Chill your glasses in the freezer for about 15 minutes before serving. It keeps your drink colder longer and adds a lovely frosted look. Just don’t add the garnish until you’re ready to serve (nobody wants frozen rosemary)!
Christmas Cheer Cocktail FAQ
Can I make this a non-alcoholic drink?
Yes! Skip the gin and use a non-alcoholic spirit substitute. Top with ginger ale for a festive mocktail.
What if I can't find Bordeaux cherries?
Regular cocktail cherries will work fine. Look for darker varieties rather than bright red maraschinos for better flavor.
What kind of gin works best?
Use your favorite type of gin for this holiday cocktail recipe!
Other Festive Cocktails
- Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour brings together tart and warm winter flavors.
- Mrs. Claus Cocktail combines creamy eggnog with cool peppermint.
- Santa’s Sleigh Cocktail brings together chocolate, coffee, and peppermint flavors for the ultimate Christmas drink.
Christmas Cheer Cocktail
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Description
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.
And by making this cocktail.
Seriously, make this Christmas Cheer Cocktail.
A crisp gin base mingles with aromatic bitters and a splash of sweet grenadine. Top it off with fizzy ginger ale or make it extra festive with champagne.
With a garnish of deep red cherries and a sprig of fresh rosemary, it’s a cocktail that looks as merry as it tastes.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 5 dashes aromatic bitters
- ¼ oz grenadine
- Ginger ale or champagne for topping
Garnish ideas:
- bordeaux or maraschino cherries
- rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Add the gin, aromatic bitters and grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until combined.
- Pour the cocktail into a coupe glass and then top the glass off with either the ginger ale or champagne.
- Garnish as desired and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you like a sweeter cocktail, up the grenadine to 1 oz and use ginger ale as your topper.
- Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
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