santa's spiced pomegranate spritz
In lieu of a hot cocoa dispenser in his sleigh, I bet ole Saint Nick has a few spouts pouring this fizzy delight.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 whole clove
- 1 star anise pod
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- ginger beer or sparkling cider, to top
- pomegranate arils and rosemary, to garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Heat over medium until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Move the pan off the burner and drop in the cinnamon sticks, clove, and anise pod. Steep 10 minutes. Discard the solids and let cool slightly.
- In a shaker, combine the vodka, pomegranate juice, and 1 ounce of the syrup. Fill with ice and shake until cold. Pour into a rocks glass and top with ginger beer or sparkling cider. Garnish with pomegranate arils and a rosemary sprig, as desired.