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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. 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.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
London Dry Gin: This is a type of gin made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol that has been infused with flavor through redistillation without artificial ingredients or colors. We used Broker’s Premium London Dry Gin because it’s versatile and high proof. For a mocktail version of this drink, try MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin in place of the gin.
Sparkling Wine: This is a carbonated wine made with white or red grapes. We used Champagne Moutard Père & Fils Brut Prestige because it’s smooth and flavorful. For a mocktail version of this drink, try Gruvi Non-Alcoholic Prosecco in place of the sparkling wine.
Grenadine: This is a sweetener made with pomegranate juice and white sugar. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.
Pomegranate Seeds: This is the small pink seed, also known as the aril, of a pomegranate.
Demerara Sugar Cube: This is a type 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:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. We used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. We used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
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Tasting Notes
The Pomegranate Gin Fizz features both the aromas and the taste of sparkling wine with the latter accented by a bright but slightly bitter sweetness and a strong herbal character.
Our Opinion of This Cocktail Recipe: This recipe finally gave us a reason to make our own grenadine for the first time, and it was well worth it. The store-bought candy apple red stuff just doesn’t hold a candle to the true pomegranate-flavored syrup that makes this drink stand out. And although this is a very simple drink, we both thought the Pomegranate Gin Fizz would be sure to be a crowd pleaser at any holiday party both in presentation and taste.
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 there’s 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.
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Pomegranate Gin Fizz
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
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Add gin and grenadine to a cocktail or champagne glass.
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Stir gently.
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Top with sparkling wine.
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Drop in sugar cube and pomegranate seeds.
