Our team doesn’t need a lot for Christmas, but the holiday season should include Christmas gin cocktails with a splash of Joseph Magnus gin. Gin’s wintery flavor profile – with juniper and hints of citrus – pairs well with fireside chats, Christmas trees, and the fruits of the season. Below are 6 gin cocktails for Christmas that’ll create a festive symphony in a glass this holiday season.
6 Christmas Gin Cocktails
Sparkling Christmas Cranberry Gin Cocktail
Gin and cranberry; name a better Christmas combination.
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- 1 oz Campari
- 2 oz Cranberry Juice
- Champagne to top
- 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce
- Ice cubes
- Cranberry sauce, garnish
- Fresh cranberries, garnish
In a glass filled with ice, combine Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin, cranberry juice and 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce, mix to combine. Top with Prosecco and garnish with cranberries, more sauce.
French 75
Toast the New Year with a simple and romantic classic cocktail.
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- Champagne, to top
- Lemon twist, garnish
- Cocktail cherry, garnish
Combine Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin, lemon juice, and sugar in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne. Stir once and garnish with lemon twist and a cocktail cherry.
Joe’s Vacation Fizz
A favorite egg white-based variation on the Gin Fizz.
- 1.5 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- .75 oz agave syrup
- .5 oz lemon juice
- .5 oz lime juice
- 1 egg white
- 2 oz soda water
- Dehydrated lime wheel, garnish
Combine Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin, pineapple juice, agave syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, and egg white in shaker. Dry shake. Add ice and shake until well-blended and chilled. Double strain into a highball with fresh ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
Rosemary Pomegranate Gin Cocktail
Pomegranate blended with gin to create a beautiful red cocktail.
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- 1.5 oz pomegranate juice
- .5 oz lemon juice
- .75 oz rosemary simple syrup
- 1 egg white or aquafaba (optional)
- Fresh rosemary, garnish
Add all ingredients to a shaker. Cover and dry shake for about 30 seconds. Remove lid, add ice, and shake again until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and let all foam settle on top. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh rosemary.
See the full recipe and instructions here.
The White Lady
A classic cocktail for a refined and extravagant celebration; Gatsby, anyone?
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- Lemon twist or lemon slice, garnish
Combine Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, and egg white in a shaker. Shake for 15 seconds. Add ice and shake again for 30 seconds. Strain into a martini or cocktail glass. Foam will collect at the top. Serve with a lemon twist or lemon wedge.
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Spiced Gin Punch
A comforting treat for the holidays.
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
- 2 oz orange pineapple juice
- .5 oz spiced simple syrup
- 2 drops clove bitters
- 1 oz tonic water
For the spiced simple syrup:
- 4 oz water
- 3 oz sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 cloves
- Star anise
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, pull off heat, and add in spices. Infuse for 15 minutes and strain out the spices. Cool and store in fridge for up to a week.
For the Spiced Gin Punch:
Combine all ingredients except tonic water in a shaker with ice. Shake to combine. Pour into glass with ice. Top with tonic water.
See the full recipe and instructions here.
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