Celebrating the Holidays:: Pomegranate Gin Fizz {I HAVE MOVED TO ROSE & IVY JOURNAL)

What else could be a better way to end a week filled with festive ideas and treats than with a holiday inspired cocktail? Even though I do not drink, I like to have a seasonal drink to greet company when they arrive.  This year I wanted to create a vibrant red cocktail that would brighten the season so I decided to make a Pomegranate Gin Fizz, a perfect way to incorporate my favorite fruit, the pomegranate. This cocktail is an infusion of freshly squeezed orange juice that is topped off with pomegranate juice and seeds and finished with sparkling water and gin -  I incorporated Martin Miller's Gin into this cocktail which rounded it out perfectly.  If you are looking for an easy drink this holiday season, I recommend it! And with that, I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend! I will spend mine finishing my shopping list, putting up our tree (I was sick last weekend and sadly missed our annual tradition of cutting down the tree) and having a small holiday get together. Have a great one!  Continue for more...

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Pomegranate Gin Fizz
Ingredients: 
4 ounces Pomegranate Juice
2 ounces Freshly Squeeze Orange Juice (about one orange)
1.5 ounce Gin
Seltzer, as desired
Pomegranate Seeds, to garnish
Orange Peel, to garnish
*Makes one glass

Directions:
Wash orange thoroughly, before juicing use a citrus zester to remove peel for garnish.  Slice orange and juice, pour into glass. Incorporate pomegranate juice, gin and top off with seltzer water. Finish with pomegranate seeds and orange peel. Cheers!

*Photographs & Styling by Alison
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