From Savory To Sweet, Holiday Cocktails for Festive Parties—With Some Bling to Boot

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Ruby Rose Mocktail

Courtesy of Barsha, Hermosa Beach

• 2 ounces pomegranate juice
• 2 teaspoons rose water
• 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
• 6 drops lemon bitters
• decorative ice cubes
• 3 ounces sparkling water
• 6 fresh mint leaves, stemmed and torn
• 1 tablespoon fresh pomegranate seeds
• ½ teaspoon dried rose petals, optional

Combine the first five ingredients in a pitcher. Stir and pour into a rocks glass over ice. Top with sparkling water. Stir in mint and pomegranate seeds, and garnish with dried rose petals. 

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THE JV1 Vesper Martini 

Courtesy of SLAY Manhattan Beach

• 2 ounces gin
• 1½ ounces vodka
• ¼-ounce Cocchi Americano

Place all ingredients in a shaker. Shake and pour into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Classic Aviation

Courtesy of BALEENkitchen, The Portofino Hotel & Marina

• 2 ounces Aviation gin
• 1½ tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon crème de violette
• 1 tablespoon maraschino liqueur (clear)
• brandied cherry or lemon twist

Place ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain and serve in a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry or lemon twist.

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Beauty & Grace

Courtesy of The Lobby Bar, Terranea Resort

• 2 ounces B&B liqueur
• ½ ounce St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur

Place room-temperature ingredients into a mixing glass. Stir and pour into a brandy snifter or a rocks glass with ice.

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