How to Make a Pomegranate Party Drink & Win $50 AMEX Card
I always love the week after Christmas. It’s more relaxing, the kids are all home, people are stopping by, the kids’ friends are in and out of the house, there are lots of YUMMY leftovers, and this week I’m sure we’ll have a party or two.
Today on RE I have an exciting giveaway sponsored by Sierra Mist Natural that includes a $50 American Express gift card to help you with any upcoming parties.
All you have to do is tell me your most creative cocktail or mocktail recipe! And I’ll share mine.
It’s really that easy!
Here are a few things that I love to do.
1. Why not mix the glasses up and use both chunky Dollar Store goblets and martini glasses? Fun!
2. Freeze pomegranate seeds in Ziploc bags or containers and pull out of freezer to garnish your drinks.
Now it’s your chance to win …
COMMENT TO WIN
What’s your most creative mocktail/cocktail recipe?WHAT to WIN
Sierra Mist Natural holiday gift pack (shaker, drink garnish/sugars, party glasses) PLUS a $50 AMEX gift card.EXTRA ENTRIES to WIN
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Recipe: Pomegranate Holiday Drink {ReluctantEntertainer.com}
Ingredients
- 3/8 cup pomegranate juice (freshly squeezed adds a richer flavor)
- 3/8 cup fresh lime juice
- 1-1/2 oz. Sierra Mist Natural
Instructions
- Fill a tall tumbler glass a little more than halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour 3/8 cup with freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass, up to the halfway mark.
- Slowly add pomegranate juice.
- Add Sierra Mist Natural.
- Shake or stir and serve.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 1
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Favorite Mocktail Recipe:
A spoon of leftover Cranberry Sauce in a champagne glass
Pour Sierra Mist into the champagne glass until full.
This was our “signature” holiday drink at two Christmas parties and was a hit at both!
“Cranberry Vodka Splashes”
1 lb fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups vodka
Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash
1. Combine the cranberries, water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the vanilla extract and cook, stirring , until the cranberries burst – 5 or 6 minutes
2. Divide the cranberry mixture between 2 large mason jars. Divide the vodka between the jars. Cover and refrigerate for 1 week. Strain out the cranberries. Store the vodka in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
3. For each drink, pour 2 ounces of cranberry vodka over ice in a tall glass; top with Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash. Garnish with a slice of lime.
Yummy!
The easiest and most favorite drink, and it gets the greatest reviews!
(1) 2-liter bottle of Ginger Ale
(1) container of lemonade concentrate
SO yummy!
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Holiday Frozen Cranberry Margaritos
1 (10-oz.) can frozen mojito mix
3/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup Sierra Mist
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Ice
I tried a new one this year with cranberry juice frozen in an ice cube tray and then equal amounts of OJ and ginger ale poured over one or two cubes of cranberry juice – yummy! It was a hit! Could probably substitute Sierra Mist for the ginger ale.
I tried the Sierra Mist after your previous post and liked it. I frequently mix equal parts Sierra Mist and Pom-Cranberry juice on the rocks for a sparkler, OR add 3 oz each Sierra Mist and Pom-Cranberry juice to a blender, add 1.5 oz sweetened lime juice, fill with ice cubes and a few frozen cranberries and crush!
Garnish with a lime wedge or cranberries if desired.
Cheers!!!!
Fill glass with ice.
1 shot Bailey’s
1 shot Kahlua
1 shot whiskey
Top off with milk.
Enjoy!
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Holiday Sangria
5 tablespoons sugar
1 bottle red wine
5 ounces apple flavored liqueur
7 1/2 ounces orange flavored liqueur
1 cup orange juice
1 cup Sierra Mist
3 tablespoons lemon juice
12 seedless red grapes
4 medium red apples
i am not very creative… orange juice with lemon-lime soda, plus a dash of lemon juice to tarten things up.
Our favorite drink to serve, especially in the summer, are mojitos. Cool and refreshing and so simple my way. In a large pitcher, toss in 12 mint leaves and 2 limes cut into wedges. Add 1 TBS sugar and “muddle” these ingredients to break them down and bring out the natural flavours. Don’t worry if you don’t have a fancy muddler, you can use the end of a wooden spoon. To this mixture add 8 oz. white rum and 2 cups of sparkling club soda. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice. You’ll get about 8 servings out of this depending on how much ice you have in each glass. Add a garnish of fresh mint leaves and you have yourself an easy taste of Cuba!!
We’re on a pomegranate kick around here too with pomegranate mimosas.
Our favorite drink to serve for our guests is “Gin Tea Punch.” Don’t let the name full you because there is absolutely no alcohol in it.
In a large punch bowl pour in one 2 liter bottle of Ginger Ale and carelfully add in 1 cup of instant sweetened Iced Tea mix with Lemon. I say “carefully” because it will “fizz up” in the bowl. Whisk the two together until the mix is dissolved. Add cubed ice and thin slices of lemons and oranges to float on top.
Be sure to have extra ingredients on hand because this punch is very poplular at parties. It’s so light and refreshing and not over the top sweet like a lot of other punches. When the punch bowl starts to get low, it’s easy to add a little of each ingredient without making a whole new batch. You’ll just need to do a taste test to see if the mix is right.
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Sandy, I’m anxious to try your mocktail….. I’ve not been good about taking advantage of the great prices and excellent looking pomegranates. Our favorite mocktail is Diet Sparkling Cranberry Juice (http://www.oceanspray.com/Products/Juices/Sparkling/Diet-Sparkling-Cranberry.aspx), fresh lime and it’s juice and Regular or Diet Sierra Mist. Looking forward to the other recipe ideas that come in….