Rum and Ginger Christmas Cocktail

The Rum and Ginger Christmas Cocktail is a festive mix of rum, ginger beer, and cranberry with a hint of warm spices. This cocktail, topped with a splash ginger beer, captures the spirit of the season with its cozy flavors and aromatic garnish of freshly grated nutmeg.

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Rum and Ginger Christmas Cocktail

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Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, Christmas cocktails, christmas rum cocktails, Cranberry Juice, Ginger, ginger beer, ginger beer cocktails, honey, Lime Juice

Servings: 1

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• Jigger
• Muddler
• Fine mesh sieve
• Coupe Glass

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rum
• 0.5 ounce lime juice
• 0.5 ounce cranberry juice
• 0.25 ounce ginger wine
• 0.25 ounce honey
• ginger beer to top
• Fresh ginger chopped or grated
• Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

• Place the chopped or grated fresh ginger in a cocktail shaker, then add the lime juice and honey. Muddle the mixture well to release the ginger’s flavor.
• Add the rum, cranberry juice, and ginger wine to the shaker with ice.
• Shake thoroughly to blend and chill the ingredients.
• Strain the mixture into a champagne coupe or flute over fresh ice.
• Top up with ginger beer, as preferred.
• Finish with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately

Notes

Pro Tips

• For an extra burst of ginger flavor, muddle additional ginger with the lime and honey.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding a bit more honey if desired.
• Garnish with a thin slice of ginger or a sprig of rosemary for a festive presentation.

See also  Apricot Gimlet

 

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Tasting Notes

The Rum and Ginger Christmas Cocktail balances the richness of rum with the spicy warmth of ginger and a hint of cranberry tartness. The ginger beer adds a light effervescence, while the nutmeg provides an aromatic finish that’s perfect for holiday sipping.