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Cocktail History
The Pomegranate Gin Fizz is a Christmas cocktail that was created by Craft Gin Club and was first published in their book Gin O’Clock: A Year of Ginspiration. Perfect for holiday gatherings, the recipe combines the bright, botanical notes of London Dry Gin with the sweet-tart richness of homemade grenadine. Effervescent bubbles from sparkling wine then add a celebratory touch, while dancing pomegranate seeds provide a visually stunning and seasonal garnish.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Sparkling Wine: This is a type of wine made with white grapes and yeast, which are fermented with the skins to produce alcohol and then infused with carbon dioxide gas to develop a pale yellow-green color and crisp, fruity flavor.
London Dry Gin: This is a type of gin made by redistilling a neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals without added sweeteners to develop a crisp, dry flavor.
Grenadine: This is a sweetener made with pomegranate juice and white sugar, which are heated and infused into a syrup with a deep, sweet-tart flavor.
Pomegranate Seeds: This is the small pink seed, also known as the aril, of a pomegranate.
Demerara Sugar Cube: This is a block of pure sugar cane that has only been partially refined so it retains molasses flavor.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface to catch spills, provide grip for glasses and tools, and keep the workspace clean and organized. I used the Highball & Chaser 18×12 Bar Mat.
Jigger: This is a small, double-sided measuring tool that’s used to accurately portion spirits and mixers, typically with one side measuring 1 oz and the other 1.5 or 2 oz. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Bar Spoon: This is a long-handled spoon with a twisted shaft that’s used for stirring, layering, and reaching the bottom of tall cocktail glasses. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed, shallow, wide-bowled glass that’s designed to enhance aroma and presentation. I used the Libbey Capone Coupe Glass.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Bright red-pink color
• Aroma: Wine and pomegranate
• Taste: Bubbly sparkling wine flavor accented with strong yet sweet berry
• Finish: Botanicals and more tangy berry
Kendall’s Take: “This is a simple cocktail with a pretty straightforward taste, mostly just of slightly sweetened sparkling wine. I love bubbly cocktails for that reason; they’re easy to sip. The pomegranate seeds dancing in the drink were a nice touch that would definitely impress your guests at a holiday party, and because the Pomegranate Gin Fizz has an ounce of Broker’s gin perfectly masked by the bubbly, they’ll also wonder why they’re so tipsy after a couple.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Gin O’Clock: A Year of Ginspiration by Craft Cocktail Club.
Pomegranate Gin Fizz
Description
The Pomegranate Gin Fizz is a Christmas cocktail that was created by Craft Gin Club and was first published in their book Gin O'Clock: A Year of Ginspiration. The recipe, which is great for batching ahead of holiday parties, calls for a classic London Dry Gin and adds seasonal flair with homemade grenadine, bubbly, and swirling pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
Method
Add gin and grenadine to a coupe or champagne glass.
Top with sparkling wine.
Drop in sugar cube and pomegranate seeds.
