Celebrate the holidays with this festive Christmas Tree Drink! This recipe has options for both cocktails and mocktails so that everyone can have a drink. The Christmas "tree" is made from a sprig of rosemary that is frozen in ice, with cranberries or pomegranate seeds for decoration.
Introducing the viral Christmas Tree Drink – the coolest sip for the holidays! It's like having a tiny Christmas tree right in your glass. Whether you're rocking the booze or keeping it booze-free, this drink has you covered. A sprig of fresh rosemary is frozen in place in the middle of your glass, looking just like a festive tree. You can fill your glass with any flavor of clear sparkly beverage such as a gin and tonic, vodka soda, a virgin drink such as a rosemary citrus sparkler, or your favorite clear sparkling soda. I've included several drink recipe ideas below. These cute holiday cocktails will be a hit at your next holiday bash. Cheers!
How to Make a Christmas Tree Drink:
To make the Christmas Tree Drink:
Take one sprig of rosemary turn it upside down so that the rosemary leaves point down and place it in a freezer-safe glass. Use a piece of string and tie a knot around the stem of the rosemary, then use tape to secure the string on the glass so that the rosemary spring is propped up in the middle of the glass.
TIP: Glasses that are wider at the base and slope inward at the top (such as these glasses) work best to help stop the ice from floating to the top.
Once the rosemary is secure add a few cranberries or pomegranate seeds to the bottom of the glass for garnish.
Add an inch or two of water to the bottom of the glass so that the bottom of the rosemary is submerged in the water. Repeat to make as many Christmas Tree Drinks as desired. Place in the freezer and freeze for a couple of hours or overnight until the ice is solid.
Once you are ready to enjoy your Christmas cocktail, cut off the string or just snip off the top of the rosemary sprig to free it from the sting. Remove the tape and string and discard. Choose your favorite cocktail or mocktail recipe above or just use your favorite clear sparkling beverage. You want the beverage to be clear so that you can see the rosemary tree and I like the drink to be sparkling as it looks like snow 🙂
To make a cocktail or mocktail:
Each cocktail recipe or mocktail recipe above is one serving. Choose your favorite mixture, then add the ingredients in order topping with the sparkling beverage last, giving a gentle stir if needed.
This Christmas Tree Drink is...
- Super cute and festive
- Easy to make
- Can be made with or without alcohol
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Sam Turnbull.
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Christmas Tree Drink (Cocktail or Mocktail)
Servings: (make as many drinks as you like)
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Ingredients
For the Christmas Tree Drink (per glass):
- 1 sprig rosemary
- a few cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- water
For the Cocktail or Mocktail (choose one):
Gin and Tonic:
- 2 oz gin
- Tonic water
Vodka Soda:
- 2 oz vodka
- Club Soda
Mojito with Rosemary:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Club Soda
Rosemary Paloma:
- 2 oz tequila
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Grapefruit sparkling water
Rosemary Citrus Sparkler:
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon or lime juice
- Club soda or citrus sparkling water
Cucumber Rosemary Fizz:
Mocktail Mule with Rosemary:
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Clear ginger beer
Instructions
To make the Christmas Tree Drink:
- Take one sprig of rosemary turn it upside down so that the rosemary leaves point down and place it in a freezer-safe glass. Use a piece of string and tie a knot around the stem of the rosemary, then use tape to secure the string on the glass so that the rosemary spring is propped up in the middle of the glass. TIP: Glasses that are wider at the base and slope inward at the top (such as these glasses) work best to help stop the ice from floating to the top.
- Once the rosemary is secure add a few cranberries or pomegranate seeds to the bottom of the glass. Add an inch or two of water to the bottom of the glass so that the bottom of the rosemary is submerged in the water. Repeat to make as many Christmas Tree Drinks as desired. Place in the freezer and freeze for a couple of hours or overnight until the ice is solid.
- Once you are ready to enjoy your drink, cut off the string or just snip off the top of the rosemary sprig to free it from the sting. Remove the tape and string and discard. Choose your favorite cocktail or mocktail recipe above or just use your favorite clear sparkling beverage. You want the beverage to be clear so that you can see the rosemary tree and I like the drink to be sparkling as it looks like snow 🙂
To make a cocktail or mocktail:
- Each cocktail or mocktail recipe above is one serving. Add the ingredients in order topping with the sparkling beverage last.
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Gk says
wow! Such a creative, beautiful idea for Christmas! a drink that looks like Chrustmas!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Thank you so much 🙂