Just when you thought Christmas couldn’t get any tastier, I’m bringing you one of the most festive cocktails around. The Christmas Cosmo uses Brown Sugar Bourbon from Heritage Distillery along with cranberry pomegranate juice and cranberry spice sprite to really make the season bright.
Christmas Cosmopolitan
A traditional cosmopolitan has vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice. This is not a traditional cosmo. My Christmas version features Brown Sugar Bourbon made (famous) by a local distillery, a mix of Cranberry and Pomegranate juice, and some Sprite Cranberry Spice to give it a little fizz.
This is an easy sipper that is festive and fun, but isn’t going to put you down for the count. You can make it as strong or weak as you’d like, and still have a delicious cocktail to enjoy.
Try this Santa Charcuterie Board with your Christmas spread!
Can you make any substitutions?
You sure can! Some of these ingredients might be hard to find if it isn’t Christmas time, or you aren’t in the Pacific Northwest.
If you can’t find Sprite Cranberry Spice, you can use Sprite Cranberry or just plain lemon-lime soda. You could also sub in some Prosecco if you’d like to give it an extra kick but keep the fizz in play.
Any bourbon will do if you can’t find BSB.
You can definitely use just cranberry or just pomegranate juice as well if you can’t find or don’t like a mix.
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What garnishes are best on a Christmas cocktail?
For this cocktail, I did a really simple slice of mandarin orange. If you wanted to be a little more festive you could use sugared cranberries, a twist of lemon or lime, or even do a sugared rim for those of you who like a little dessert in your drinks.
What glassware is best for Christmas Cosmos?
Typically a cosmopolitan is served in a martini glass. We don’t have to be super fancy or proper here though. Since cosmos tend to be fairly strong, they are usually served in smaller glasses so the appropriate serving size is given and counted. 4-6 ounces is a typical pour, and that is usually plenty.
If you mix in extra sprite you could get away with serving this over ice in a rocks glass, but if you are going for a cosmo-type cocktail you’ll want to serve in a small martini glass. I’ve linked some good options down in the recipe card if you are looking to add to your collection!
Where can I find more festive cocktail ideas?
If you love a good holiday cocktail as much as I do, and are also a fan of whiskey, check out this collection of Whiskey Christmas Drinks from A Couple Cooks for more amazing ideas!
Christmas Cosmo
This festive Christmas Cosmo features seasonal flavors and my favorite fall liquor, Brown Sugar Bourbon!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Heritage Distillery Brown Sugar Bourbon
- 2 ounces cranberry pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces Sprite Cranberry Spice
- orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the bourbon and juice over ice in a shaker. Shake to chill and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Top with chilled sprite, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 3gSugar: 69gProtein: 1g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.