Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blood orange cocktails, halloween cocktails, Halloween tequila cocktails, Orange Juice Cocktails, pomegranate cocktails, spooky cocktails
Servings: 1
- 1.5 oz blanco tequila
- .75 oz orange juice or blood orange juice
- 1.5 oz cherry pomegranate juice
- 1 oz rosemary simple syrup
- .5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 oz club soda to top
- Flamed rosemary sprig for garnish
- Dried lime wheel for garnish
Rosemary Simple Syrup:
Take 2-3 sprigs of rosemary and add to a medium saucepan
Add in 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water
Let that boil and bring down to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes
Take off heat, let cool and strain out the syrup
Put in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks
Cocktail:
In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, orange juice, cherry pomegranate juice, rosemary simple syrup, and lime juice to a shaker
Add ice and shake, strain into a martini glass or over ice if you prefer
Top with 2 oz club soda for some extra bubbles
Smoke a sprig of rosemary and place on top
Garnish with a dried lime wheel and enjoy
Pro Tips
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Use blood orange juice for a deeper color and slightly richer citrus flavor.
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For extra smokiness, cover the glass briefly with the flaming rosemary before serving.
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Chill the glass beforehand for a crisper presentation.