Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail

November 28, 2023
sparkling glass of Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktails, with rich red cranberry juice, bubbly prosecco, and a hint of ginger gin, garnished with a sprig of rosemary.

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Celebrate the Festive Season with Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail: A Perfect Addition to Your Drink Recipes!

Introducing Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail the perfect fall cocktail, a delightful addition to your drink recipes collection.

This festive cranberry cocktail, perfect for Christmas and New Years, brings a unique twist to your happy hour.

Comprising simple ingredients and a quick preparation time of only 5 minutes, this champagne cocktail is an ideal choice for any wintertime celebration.

Santa’s Spritz is not just an easy and tasty drink but also a perfect sparkling beverage to add cheer to your festive season.

Close-up of Santa's Spritz, a festive red cocktail with cranberry and ginger notes, topped with fizzing prosecco and a fresh rosemary garnish, ready for holiday toasting.

Why Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail is the Perfect Choice

Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail stands out for many reasons, making it a must-have for your festive cocktail menu:

  • Perfect Marriage of Tart and Sweet: The combination of ginger gin, cranberry juice, and tonic water creates a perfectly balanced taste.
  • Festive Appearance: Garnished with a sprig of rosemary, this drink is visually delightful and embodies the spirit of the season.
  • Versatility: Suitable for any time of the year, Santa’s Spritz especially shines as a Christmas and New Years drink.
  • Ease of Preparation: This festive cranberry cocktail is an effortless, simple ingredient cocktail that can be prepared in just 5 minutes.
Close-up of Santa's Spritz, a festive red cocktail with cranberry and ginger notes, topped with fizzing prosecco and a fresh rosemary garnish, ready for holiday toasting.

Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail Ingredients

(Refer to the recipe card for detailed quantities & instructions)

Gather these ingredients to craft the perfect Santa’s Spritz:

  • Ginger Gin: Adds a spicy and aromatic flavor to the cocktail.
  • Cranberry Juice: Provides the tart base of the cocktail.
  • Prosecco: The sparkling backbone of this champagne cocktail.
  • Tonic Water: Enhances the cocktail with a subtle sweetness.
  • Garnish: A Sprig of Rosemary for a festive touch.
Elegant serving of Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktail on a holiday-decorated table, with ginger gin, prosecco, and cranberry juice creating a perfect holiday drink.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail

Creating this delicious holiday season drink is straightforward:

How to Make Santa’s Spritz

  1. Combine ginger gin, cranberry juice, and tonic water in a champagne flute.
  2. Adding Prosecco: Gently pour Prosecco into the glass, creating a perfect sparkling beverage.
  3. Garnishing: Add a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.
Elegant serving of Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktail on a holiday-decorated table, with ginger gin, prosecco, and cranberry juice creating a perfect holiday drink.

Making a Large Batch of Santa’s Spritz in a Pitcher

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine ginger gin, and cranberry juice. Adjust the proportions based on your desired taste and the number of servings.
  2. Chill: Refrigerate the mixture until ready to serve.
  3. Add Prosecco and Tonic water: Just before serving, gently pour Prosecco and Tonic water into the pitcher, stirring lightly to mix.
  4. Serve: Pour into champagne flutes and garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary.
Festive and refreshing Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktail in a tall flute, radiating a warm, inviting glow, ideal for a cozy holiday celebration.

Tips and Notes:

By following these tips, each glass of Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail will be perfectly chilled, enhancing the overall experience and flavor of this delightful festive drink.

  • Refrigerate Liquids: Store cranberry juice, tonic water, and ginger gin in the refrigerator before mixing.
  • Chill Prosecco: Keep Prosecco chilled until serving time.
sparkling glass of Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktails, with rich red cranberry juice, bubbly prosecco, and a hint of ginger gin, garnished with a sprig of rosemary.

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FAQs About Santa’s Spritz Christmas Cocktail

What If I Don’t Have Prosecco? Are There Alternatives

Absolutely! While Prosecco adds a classic touch, you can use any sparkling wine like Champagne or Cava. The key is to choose something you enjoy that also complements the tart and sweet flavors of the cocktail.

How Long Should I Chill the Ingredients?

Ideally, refrigerate the cranberry juice, tonic water, and ginger gin for at least 3-4 hours. Prosecco should be chilled until serving time. If you’re short on time, a minimum of 1 hour of chilling is recommended for the liquids.

Festive and refreshing Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktail in a tall flute, radiating a warm, inviting glow, ideal for a cozy holiday celebration.

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sparkling glass of Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktails, with rich red cranberry juice, bubbly prosecco, and a hint of ginger gin, garnished with a sprig of rosemary.
Yield: 2 cocktails

Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktail is a festive, easy-to-make mix of ginger gin, prosecco, and cranberry juice. Perfect for holiday celebrations, it's a sparkling, tart and sweet drink ready in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 part (2oz/60ml) rhubarb and ginger gin
  • 2 parts (4oz/120ml) Prosecco
  • 1 part (2oz/60ml) cranberry juice
  • 1 splash tonic water
  • 1 sprig rosemary (optional) for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine ginger gin, cranberry juice, and tonic water in a champagne flute.
  2. Adding Prosecco: Gently pour Prosecco into the glass, creating a perfect sparkling beverage.
  3. Garnishing: Add a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.

Notes

By following these tips, each glass of Santa's Spritz Christmas Cocktail will be perfectly chilled, enhancing the overall experience and flavor of this delightful festive drink.

  • Refrigerate Liquids: Store cranberry juice, tonic water, and ginger gin in the refrigerator before mixing.
  • Chill Prosecco: Keep Prosecco chilled until serving time.

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 116Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 74mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 0gSugar 15gProtein 0g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks

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