Christmas Cocktail-Pomegranate and Rosemary Gin or Vodka Fizz! Or Mocktail!
This beautiful cocktail will be the hit of your Christmas or New Years Party!!
Pomegranate Rosemary Syrup
2 cups of Pomegranate Juice
2 cups of sugar
2 rosemary stems
Bring to a simmer over low heat and reduce by 1/3 (about 10 minutes) . Let the syrup cool.
In a tall glass add ice halfway
add two ounces of gin or vodka
1-2 ounces of syrup
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Top off glass with club soda and use a rosemary stem, pomegranate arils and a straw for garnish!
This drink goes perfectly with the Parmesan Pepper Jam thumbprints
Parmesan Thumbprints with That Dam Jam (makes 50 appetizers)
1 cup butter at room temperature cut into large chunks
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup of finely grated hard cheese ( parm, romano, grana padano, provolone)
Jar of your favorite That Dam Jam
Preheat the oven to 350 and line the cookie sheet with parchment paper
Mix butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and creamy
Add flour and cheese. Mix for 5 minutes on low. You can divide and freeze dough at this point if you do not want to make all 50 at one time.
Using a teaspoon melon baller or cookie scoop take out dough and roll into balls.
Place 25 on each cookie sheet (they do not spread) and put an indentation with your thumb or spoon in each cookie.
Bake for 10-11 minutes, they will be brown on the bottom but not on the sides.
Let cool. When cool add a small amount of your favorite TDJ in the center right before serving.
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