Now that the holidays have past and the decorations are being stored away, it’s time for some well-deserved relaxation. I can think of no better place to do that than here at the Inn. Just imagine yourself sitting by the roaring fire, totally relaxed after a massage at the spa with your phone, tablet and laptop stored away. Now comes the best part; a colorful, seasonal and hand-crafted cocktail featuring house-made juices and syrups, local artisan vodka and sparkling wine! This cocktail is one of our newest signature items on our ever-evolving bar menu. I love developing cocktails that feature ingredients that are house-made and local. This is in direct harmony with our philosophy at Honey Run that hand-made, local and seasonal products are critical to the Honey Run Experience. Please enjoy this cocktail at home or better yet here at your home away from home!
Gingered Poinsettia
Yield 4 cocktails
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vodka (chilled)
- 1/2 cups cranberry juice
- ½ oz. cointreau orange liquor
- 1 oz. ginger syrup (see recipe)
- ice as needed
- 3/4 cup champagne or sparkling wine
Ginger syrup Ingredients
- 2 c. water
- 1 c. white sugar
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger
Garnish- orange zest strips and sugared cranberries, skewered
Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain and cool
Method
- Combine the vodka, cranberry juice, cointreau and syrup in a cocktail shaker
- Add crushed ice and shake vigorously
- Equally divide the cocktail between 4 champagne flutes
- Top each cocktail with 1.5 oz. champagne
- Garnish and serve
This sounds yummy! It combines my favorite flavors of orange cranberry with my very favorite spice, ginger. I will certainly try this when we visit later this month.