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Festivius for the rest of us – Pomegranate Lime Gimlet

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I’ve been told many times that I’m an old soul. I’m unsure if this is something that is just me; not learned or anything, just always there, or if I’ve slowly acquired a taste for things that perhaps make me appear older than I am. Take cocktails for example, gin which most people associate with an older demographic is by far my favourite. And this Gimlet throwback to the 1920’s is definitely a new favourite. The fact that it’s colours are perfect for the holidays is a coincidence that makes me happy.

Pomegranate and Lime Gimlet | My Kitchen Love

I’m more into wine these days so I actually had to do some research on what this cocktail would be labeled once I developed the recipe; the obvious choice was a gimlet. Gin, lime juice or cordial and soda. Simple, clean, and yet one killer cocktail in the taste department. I love that there’s no syrup involved making the tastes clean, straightforward and not overly sweet. Truly perfect for a happy hour or a cocktail before supper arrives at the table.

Pomegranate and Lime Gimlet | My Kitchen Love

Obviously my kids didn’t drink this. That being said, they loved eating the lime slices and pomegranate seeds with glee. And I loved having a festive cocktail to enjoy during the witching hour at our house 😉

Pomegranate and Lime Gimlet | My Kitchen Love

I know that this drink is going to make an appearance at our annual holiday open house, but I also have 1-2 more very festive cocktails up my sleeve to share with you (the total number will depend upon how successful I am with recipe development – lol real life here guys). What’s your favourite cocktail for the holidays?

Pomegranate and Lime Gimlet | My Kitchen Love

Yields 1 gimlet cocktail

Festivius for the rest of us – Pomegranate and Lime Gimlet

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz gin
  • squeeze or splash of lime juice (cold)
  • 175 ml / 3/4 cup soda (cold)
  • 1 lime slice
  • pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously until cold, place in a glass.
  2. Sip.
  3. Repeat.
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Enjoy!

Pomegranate and Lime Gimlet | My Kitchen Love

Comments

  2. Ooh! My husband and I actually host an annual Festivus party because, why not? We typically buy a keg (or two) but maybe this year we should class it up a bit. What type of gin do you like to serve with this cocktail? I am partial to Boodles or Sipsmith and would be eager to hear about your go-to!
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    • Fun party idea! We do a party too, an open house where we do bagels and bubbles with everyone bringing a bottle of bubbles to share. Such good festive fun. I am totally partial to Boodles. It's the only gin I buy now. I'd love to get some higher end stuff one day ... when my bank account can handle it ;)
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  5. This looks like a light and refreshing holiday drink and I love the festive colours! Thanks for sharing Samantha! If we lived just a little bit closer I would suggest we meet up for one ;)
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  6. I love a good whiskey sour any time of year, but for the holidays I really enjoy making an old-fashioned bowl of punch or mulled wine. Our idea of Christmas is Victorian and theirs was Medieval, so it's all well-themed, right? Your gimlet would be so pretty on a holiday table and it sounds delicious.
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    • ohhh, good choice Teresa! I've been eyeing a punch bowl at the thrift store, but I feel as though our cabinets can only hold so much.It's very festive however to have a punch bowl so I just might have to do it. Hope you had a lovely weekend!
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  7. Beautiful drink - and I'm totally with you on the old soul beverages. I'm a scotch and gin kind of guy (not together, mind you). There's a lot of character in those old prohibition era classics too, and I'm personally a big fan of drinks that play on the flavours of the basic ingredients without drowning everything in syrup or overly fruity booze. Great stuff Samantha. As for me - I don't really have a favourite holiday drink! But I'm trying to develop a couple of recipes... so stay tuned! :D
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