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If I were not a photographer, I would definitely be a mixologist - maybe a mocktail mixologist...or who knows! I just love pairing fruits, spices and herbs. The colors just make me so happy.
I grew up in a family of teetotalers and mocktails or cocktails were not really a happening thing in our house. I think America spoilt me...the amount of juices and beverages you get here...blows my mind. A few years ago I got sucked into making my own shakes, mocktails, juices - I got a Vitamix and that is the most used appliance in my kitchen - no kidding! ( this is not a sponsored or paid post - just in case if you were wondering ☺)
It is easier to buy ready juices and mix them but the fun is in doing it from basics, at least that is how I like it. If you are making this for a party - you can definitely make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. I don't guarantee there will be anything left , but you can try. Make sure you add the club soda and vodka only when you serve.
When you are making a mocktail you do not have to be precise about the measurements. But adding alcohol - yes precision is required. December is the official party season, please drink responsibly. Please don't drink and drive - be safe, be happy and there is always uber.
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I'm paring cranberry, pomegranate with fresh ginger, star anise and cinnamon
Holiday Fruit Punch
Ingredients
- 11/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate kernels
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 cup water
- 1 - 2 cups club soda
- 1 cup vodka - optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add water, cranberry, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and star anise. Boil for 20 minutes or till the cranberries are cooked and mushy.
- Let the mixture cool.
- In a blender add pomegranate seeds, and cranberry mix and blend.
- Strain the above mixture. It will be about 3 cups.
- In a jug add the cooled and strained cranberry-pomegranate syrup, club soda and vodka.
- Served chilled
Now if you do not add vodka, you can serve it warm just like spiced apple cider. It tastes good both ways. Warm and chilled. Enjoy!!
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If you are looking for some good drinks to serve during the holidays ...here are my recomendations.
- Hibiscus raspberry ice tea
- Grapefruit thyme cocktail
- Citrus-Cranberry gin tonic
- Cardamom horchata
- Sangria
- Mulled wine
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I am having party - christmas vibe from your post! 😍 I love how you played with black and white - beauty!
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