Happy holidays everyone! As most of you can relate to, this time of year has been super busy with work and personal obligations. Here to help break up the insanity of the holiday season, we partnered with Marmalade Moscato to bring you a delightful seasonal cocktail – the Pomegranate Moscatini!
The Marmalade Moscato is an easy drinking wine bursting with citrus and melon flavors. I am not typically a fan of moscatos because they tend to be too sweet for my personal taste, but this particular wine hits the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The Marmalade is laced with strong honey notes throughout, has a touch of pear on the finish, and retails at approximately $14 a bottle. If you are interested in purchasing the Marmalade Moscato, you can do so at their website arrestedwines.com.
While I would typically choose sweeter wines like moscatos during the warmer months, I am really enjoying the Marmalade partnered with traditional holiday fare like baked ham. It would also be delicious with a Thai curry. Plus, the Pomegranate Moscatini could not be more perfect for the Christmas holiday!
Pomegranate Moscatini – makes 1 drink
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Marmalade Moscato
- 1 ounce vodka (I used Skyy)
- ¾ ounce Pama (pomegranate liqueur)
- ½ ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ ounce Cointreau
- Garnish: a thinly sliced wheel of lemon or a lemon twist
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients (except the garnish) to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon wheel or a lemon twist.
We were provided with a bottle of Marmalade Moscato, but the opinions expressed in this post and the recipe included are 100% my own.
